History of Eduardo Camavinga in Timeline
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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Eduardo Camavinga was surprisingly left out of France's World Cup squad. Deschamps' decision to include Robin Risser as goalkeeper raised eyebrows, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team selection strategy.
1914: Youngest Player Since 1914
In September 2020, Camavinga became the youngest player to play for the France national team, following Maurice Gastiger in 1914.
1932: Youngest Player Called Up Since 1932
In August 2020, Camavinga became the youngest player to be called up to the French senior team since René Gérard in 1932.
November 2002: Eduardo Camavinga Born
In November 2002, Eduardo Celmi Camavinga was born in Angola.
2002: Born in Refugee Camp
In 2002, Camavinga was born in a refugee camp in Cabinda, Angola.
2013: Family Home Burned Down
In 2013, the Camavingas' house burned down, destroying most of the family's property, which Camavinga stated was a source of motivation.
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.
July 2020: Obtained Baccalauréat ES
On July 7, 2020, Camavinga obtained the Baccalauréat ES (Economic and Social) without mention.
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.
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: 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.
November 2023: Contract Extension with Real Madrid
In November 2023, Real Madrid announced the extension of Camavinga's contract.
October 2024: Returned to Action After Injury
On October 2, 2024, Camavinga returned to action against Lille in the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, after being out due to a knee injury.
2024: Won La Liga-Champions League Double
In 2024, Camavinga helped Real Madrid win another La Liga–Champions League double.
April 2025: Suffered Season-Ending Injury
On April 23, 2025, Camavinga suffered a total rupture of his left adductor tendon during a match against Getafe, ending his season prematurely.
September 2025: Scored First UEFA Champions League Goal
On September 30, 2025, Camavinga scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 5–0 away win over FC Kairat.
June 2027: Contract Until June 2027
On August 31, 2021, Real Madrid announced the signing of Camavinga until June 30, 2027.
June 2029: Contract Extended Until June 2029
In November 2023, Real Madrid announced the extension of Camavinga's contract, which is to remain effective until June 30, 2029.
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