Every year the UEFA Champions League He gives us incredible stories, from anecdotes behind an unforgettable goal, the journey of a team that was little trusted and reached the final or even became champion. And also life stories of players that few could believe or that only a few could share a similar story, that is the case of Eduardo Camavinga midfielder of Real Madrid.
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The final player of the Champions was born in Miconje, a small community within a refugee camp in Angola, an African country. But when he was just two years old, his family decided to move to Fougeres, a town about 50 kilometers from Rennes, France.
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childhood of camavinga was very moved, since he is the third of six brothers. His mother took him to learn Judo, however it was not the best decision, because after “destroying” everything at home practicing, his father, Celestino, took him to play soccer at the Drapeu Fougeres club.
At the age of seven he “began” his football life. Since then he stood out in each of his teams until Rennes noticed his talent, they invited him to be part of the summer tournament, there his life changed. It was 2013, Camavinga He was only 11 years old and was already part of Rennes, a club that would eventually see him make his debut.
A fire destroyed his house Eduardo Camavinga
However, at that time, one of the worst tragedies of his life occurred, a fire destroyed his house and all his family’s belongings. Through charity, they were able to overcome this dark chapter in his life.
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After coming through five years later, he signed his first professional contract, aged 16, and became the club’s youngest player to turn professional in history. His debut came on April 6, 2019 in a duel against Angers SCO in Ligue 1. In that same year he obtained French nationality, a team of which he is also a part.
In 2021 the opportunity of a lifetime came, to be part of Real Madrid. The merengue team hired him for 31 million euros and today, only 19 years old, he is in the most important club in history and will play in the UEFA final Champions League ante Liverpool.
