Edmund aims to build on hat-trick form in India's Brazil friendly
Edmund will look to build on his exceptional recent form when India faces Brazil in a friendly match on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium. The striker delivered a scintillating first-half hat-trick in the Durand Cup final against Mohun Bagan SG in August, helping East Bengal lift the trophy. His performance has positioned him as a key player for the national side ahead of the challenge against the five-time World Cup champions.
Edmund's journey to this moment has been marked by significant adversity. Years before becoming East Bengal's target man, he suffered a spine injury during his time with Bengaluru FC that kept him sidelined for a year and a half and threatened to end his career entirely. Without club or offers following the injury, Edmund faced what he described as "a really tough time." His determination to return impressed newly formed Inter Kashi, which signed him in 2023. He subsequently scored four goals and five assists in 19 appearances as the club won the Indian Football League title, earning promotion to the Indian Super League.
With East Bengal, Edmund continued his ascent, becoming the joint-highest Indian scorer with four goals as the team won their championship. His hat-trick in the Durand Cup final represents a crowning achievement in his comeback story. As India prepares to face Brazil, Edmund will seek to maintain his impressive trajectory and capitalize on the momentum from his stellar recent performances.
