Isaac Koroma Junior Babadi

Biography

Isaac Achmed Koroma Junior Babadi (born 6 April 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Royal Antwerp on loan from Eredivisie club PSV. Isaac Babadi made his professional debut for Jong PSV on the 10 January 2022, replacing Johan Bakayoko during a 5–1 home Eerste Divisie against Almere City, their largest win of the season at that point. For the 2023–24 season, Babadi was moved to the senior squad of PSV. He made his debut on 4 August 2023 as a starter in the 2023 Johan Cruyff Shield, which PSV won 1–0, giving Babadi his first trophy in his first game. Four days later, he made his European debut in a Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz. Babadi opened scoring in the 4th minute for his first goal for PSV, the game ended with PSV's 4–1 victory. Babadi represented the Netherlands at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where he was the team's captain as they reached the final before losing to France. Babadi scored the decisive penalty kick in the semifinal penalty shout-out against Serbia. Born in the Netherlands, Babadi is of Sierra Leonean descent.