Edison Bilbao


Édison David Bilbao Zárate, known as Edison Bilbao, is a Chilean former professional footballer who played 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 New York MetroStars in the United States. In colo-Colo, he coincided with players such as Arturo Vidal, Felipe Flores (footballer, [born 1987)|Felipe Flores] and Juan Pablo Arenas. After stints with Newark Ironbound Express 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