About Dudu

Eduardo Marcelo Rodrigues Nunes (born 5 June 1999), commonly known as Dudu, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Vitória.

Club career
Born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Dudu was a Santos youth graduate. On 9 January 2019, after playing twice with the B-team in the previous year's Copa Paulista, he signed a three-year contract with Athletico Paranaense.

Dudu left Athletico on 21 March 2019, without featuring a single minute for the club, and joined PSTC on 5 April 2019. On 21 September 2020, he moved to Tupã.

In February 2021, Dudu agreed to a contract with Assisense, but signed for Ação on 17 April. On 27 May, he was presented at Série C side Ferroviário.

On 15 March 2022, Fortaleza announced the signing of Dudu on loan from Ferroviário, with a buyout clause. Initially assigned to their under-23 team, he returned to Ferrão on 11 July, after making no appearances.

On 24 November 2022, Dudu signed for Volta Redonda. On 2 June of the following year, he moved to Vitória on loan.

On 7 November 2023, Vitória exercised Dudu's buyout clause, acquiring 70% of his economic rights. However, he struggled with off-field problems during the 2024 season, being separated from the squad in July, and loaned to Novorizontino on 20 August.

On 31 December 2024, Dudu agreed to a one-year loan deal with Ponte Preta.