Eduardo Camavinga

Biography

Eduardo Celmi Camavinga (born 10 November 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team. Known for his athleticism, versatility, and technical ability, he usually plays as a central midfielder, but can also be deployed as a full-back and defensive midfielder. Camavinga began his career in Ligue 1 with Rennes, making his senior debut at the age of 16, and quickly establishing himself as a regular first-team player. In 2021, he signed for Real Madrid for a fee of €31 million, winning a La Liga and UEFA Champions League double in his first season. Born in Angola with Angolan and Congolese descent, Camavinga moved to France at a young age, eventually representing the country at under-21 level. He made his first senior appearance for the France national team in 2020 at the age of 17, becoming the nation's youngest debutant in over a century. He was part of the French squad that finished runners-up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.