Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Edevaldo de Freitas , best known as Edevaldo ( born in Campos dos Goytacazes , Rio de Janeiro State , January 28 , 1958 ) is a former Brazilian football ( soccer ) player in right-back role .
Simplified: Edevaldo de Freitas ( born 28 January , 1958 ) is a former Brazilian football player .