Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Eduardo Camavinga

How Eduardo Camavinga built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Eduardo Camavinga is a professional footballer known for his versatility as a central midfielder and occasional left-back. Currently playing for Real Madrid in La Liga, he represents the France national team on the international stage. Born in Angola, Camavinga's talent and adaptability have made him a valuable asset to both club and country.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 2018: Signed First Professional Contract

On December 14, 2018, at the age of 16 years and one month, Camavinga signed his first professional contract, becoming the youngest ever professional for Rennes at that time.

April 2019: Professional Debut for Rennes

On April 6, 2019, Camavinga made his professional debut for Rennes in a 3–3 Ligue 1 tie with Angers, becoming the youngest player to ever play for Rennes' first team, at 16 years and six months old.

August 2019: Recorded Assist and Won Man of the Match

On August 18, 2019, Camavinga recorded an assist and was awarded the man of the match in a 2–1 win against Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the youngest player to make an assist in Ligue 1. He then won the UNFP Player of the Month award that month.

October 2019: Obtained French Nationality and Selected for Under-21 Team

In October 2019, Camavinga obtained French nationality and was selected to represent France's under-21 team.

December 2019: Scored First Goal for Rennes

On December 15, 2019, Camavinga scored his first goal for Rennes in a 1–0 win against Lyon, in the 89th minute of the game.

August 2020: Called Up to France's Senior Team

On August 27, 2020, Camavinga was called up to play on France's senior team after Paul Pogba was sidelined, becoming the youngest player to be called up to the French senior team since 1932.

October 2020: First Start and Goal for France

On October 7, 2020, Camavinga made his first start for France in a 7–1 win against Ukraine and scored his first international goal, becoming the youngest goalscorer for France since Maurice Gastiger in 1914.

2020: First Senior Appearance for France

In 2020, at the age of 17, Camavinga made his first senior appearance for the France national team, becoming the nation's youngest debutant in over a century.

2020: Featured in UEFA Champions League Matches

In 2020, during the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League, Camavinga featured in four matches for Rennes against Krasnodar, Chelsea and Sevilla.

June 2021: Named in France Squad for Summer Olympics but Later Removed

In June 2021, Camavinga was named in France's squad for the Summer Olympics but was later removed after his club, Rennes, objected.

August 2021: Signed with Real Madrid

On August 31, 2021, Real Madrid announced the signing of Camavinga.

2021: Signed for Real Madrid

In 2021, Camavinga signed for Real Madrid for €31 million.

2021: Won UEFA Champions League Title

In 2022, On May 28, 2022 Camavinga helped Real Madrid win the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League title with his team.

2022: Won La Liga-Champions League Double

In 2022, Camavinga helped Real Madrid win the La Liga–Champions League double.

2022: Played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Camavinga played twice at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in which France finished as runners-up in Qatar. He played as a left-back in the final group game and came on as a substitute in the final against Argentina.

2022: Finished Runners-Up at the FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Camavinga was part of the French squad that finished runners-up at the FIFA World Cup.

May 2023: Provided Assist in Champions League Semi-Final

On May 9, 2023, Camavinga provided an assist to Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League semi-final game against Manchester City, to be the youngest in the competition's semi-finals to do so, aged 20 years and 180 days.