Carlos Eduardo Amaral Pereira de Castro (born 24 May 2004), commonly known as Cadu, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Goiás, on loan from Atlético Mineiro.
Club career Cadu was born in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, and joined Atlético Mineiro's youth categories in 2018, from hometown side Flamengo EC. In April 2023, he extended his contract with Galo.
Cadu made his first team debut on 3 May 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Matías Zaracho in a 2–0 home win over Alianza Lima, for the year's Copa Libertadores. His first Série A appearance occurred seventeen days later, as he replaced Edenílson in a 2–1 away win over Coritiba.
On 10 February 2026, Cadu joined Goiás on a season-long loan.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlético Mineiro2023Série A2000001Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores0—302024Série A203215050—3242025Série A10000000—102026Série A0020———20Career total23341506000384
Honours Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2024, 2025
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