Revealed in the youth categories of America-RJ, Neves played for the club from 1961 to 1967, when he was traded to Corinthians.
He was part of the historic game to break the club's winning drought against Pelé's Santos FC on 6 March 1968.
[1][2] In 1968 Eduardo played seven matches for the Brazil national team, scoring a goal against Paraguay.
[3] Eduardo died in a car accident on 28 April 1969 while heading to Parque São Jorge for a training session with Corinthians.
The right back Lidu, who was driving the car, also died.