A versatile attacking midfielder who is one of the most important players in the national side. The 26-year-old has enjoyed such a successful season for club side Pacos Ferreira that the Portuguese top-flight team have extended his contact until 2010. On the international stage Edson has yet to make his mark but with an opening game against Portugal in Cologne he will be looking to make an immediate impact against some of his domestic colleagues. The quick and skilful midfielder is a player that coach Luis Oliveira Goncalves has pinned a great deal of hope on ahead of Angola's first ever appearance in the World Cup finals.