Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz

Cadu, full name Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz, is a Brazilian midfielder born on 8 August 1997. He developed in Brazil before moving to Europe in 2020, when he joined FK Pardubice in the Czech Republic. During his Pardubice spell, Cadu established himself through his work across wide and central midfield areas, contributing to the club’s attacking play. His performances earned a transfer to Viktoria Plzeň in 2022, followed by a loan period at Baník Ostrava during the 2022–23 season. After returning to Plzeň, he became a regular creative presence, supplying eight assists in the 2023–24 campaign according to the supplied record. Cadu moved to Ferencvárosi TC for the 2025–26 season, adding European experience to a career shaped by positional versatility and progression through Czech football.