Eduardo Celmi Camavinga, born November 10, 2002, better known as Eduardo Camavinga, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid. He was born in Angola where he grew up to become a member of the France national team.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Eduardo Celmi Camavinga |
| Date of Birth: | November 10, 2002 |
| Place of Birth: | Cabinda, Angola |
| Nationality: | French |
| Occupation: | Footballer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Wife: | Not Married |
Early Life
Camavinga was born in 2002 in a refugee camp in Cabinda, Angola, to parents of Angolan-Congolese and Congolese descent, who had fled the civil war in the DR Congo. He grew up with five siblings.
When he was just two years old, his family relocated to France and settled in Fougères. It was there that he spent his formative years.
Initially, Camavinga dabbled in judo, but he eventually decided to fully commit to his passion for football.
In 2013, tragedy struck when the Camavinga family’s home was destroyed in a fire, resulting in the loss of most of their belongings. This unfortunate event served as a powerful motivator for him to pursue a football career, not only for personal aspirations but also to support his family.
Career
Camavinga joined Rennes’ youth system at age 11 and signed his first pro contract in December 2018, becoming Rennes’ youngest pro at 16 years and one month.
He made his pro debut in April 2019 at 16 years and six months. On August 18, 2019, he assisted in a win against PSG, becoming the youngest Ligue 1 player with an assist at 16 years and 281 days. He won UNFP Player of the Month that month and scored his first goal in December 2019.
In the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, he played four matches. On August 31, 2021, Real Madrid signed him until 2027. He scored on his debut in September 2021 and made his Champions League debut three days later.
On March 5, 2022, he scored a crucial goal against Real Sociedad. On May 28, 2022, he played in Real Madrid’s Champions League final win. In May 2023, he provided an assist in the Champions League semi-final.
Camavinga obtained French nationality in November 2019. He debuted for the French senior team in September 2020, becoming the youngest since 1914. He scored his first international goal in October 2020.
In June 2021, he was named in France’s Olympic squad but was later removed due to club objections. In November 2022, he was named in France’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Eduardo Camavinga Net Worth
Eduardo Camavinga is a talented French football who has a net worth of $5 million. He earned his income through football, playing for Real Madrid in Spain.
Personal Life
Eduardo Camavinga is not married to any woman and does not have a child despite rumors about him having a son while he was 12 years old.
