Édison David Bilbao Zárate (born 3 June 1987), known as Edison Bilbao, is a Chilean

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who plays as a midfielder.

Early life

Born in Santiago, Chile, Bilbao moved to the United States at the age of eleven, making his home in Newark, New Jersey.

Career

As a youth player, Bilbao was with Colo-Colo in his homeland and

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in the United States. In colo-Colo, he coincided with players such as Arturo Vidal,

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and Juan Pablo Arenas. After stints with

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and New Jersey Ironmen, he moved outside the United States and has played for clubs in Russia, Portugal, Costa Rica, Malta and Chile. In the Maltese football, he coincided with his compatriots Francisco Arriagada and Juan Manuel Artiaga.

Personal life

His twin brother, , also has played football and studied along with him.

Honours

New York Cosmos * NASL:

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References

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at PlaymakerStats.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Bilbao, Edison 1987 births Living people Chilean men's footballers Chilean expatriate men's footballers USL League Two players Jersey Express S.C. players Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008) players New Jersey Ironmen (MISL) players FC Torpedo Moscow players Liga Portugal 2 players Primeira Liga players C.D.C. Montalegre players U.D. Leiria players Segunda División de Costa Rica players A.D. Ramonense players North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players New York Cosmos (2010) players Maltese Premier League players Qormi F.C. players Balzan F.C. players Birkirkara F.C. players Mosta F.C. players Gżira United F.C. players Gudja United F.C. players Tarxien Rainbows F.C. players Għajnsielem F.C. players Primera B de Chile players Santiago Morning footballers Chilean expatriate sportspeople in the United States Chilean expatriate sportspeople in Russia Chilean expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Chilean expatriate sportspeople in Costa Rica Chilean expatriate sportspeople in Malta Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Expatriate men's footballers in Russia Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal Expatriate men's footballers in Costa Rica Expatriate men's footballers in Malta Men's association football midfielders Chilean twins Footballers from Santiago