Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Eduardo CÃ sar Daude Gaspar ( born 15 May 1978 ) , commonly known as Edu , is a Brazilian footballer who is currently unattached to a club after being released by his former club Corinthians .
Simplified: Eduardo CÃ sar Gaspar ( born 15 May 1978 ) is a Brazilian football player .