Edson Rene Braafheid lahir pada 8 April 1983 di Paramaribo.

Karir Senior

2003–2007 Utrecht | tampil (81) | gol (2)
2007–2009 Twente | tampil (76) | gol (1)
2009–2011 Bayern Munich | tampil (12) | gol (0)
2010→ Celtic (loan) | tampil (10) | gol (0)
2011– 1899 Hoffenheim | tampil (10) | gol (0)

Timnas

2004–2006 Netherlands U-21 | tampil (15) | gol (0)
2009– Netherlands | tampil (8) | gol (0)