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Yannick Eduardo
Czech footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yannick Ferreira Eduardo (born 23 January 2006) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a striker for Eerste Divisie club Dordrecht, on loan from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
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Early life
Born in Kadaň, Czech Republic,[1] to an Angolan father and Czech mother, Eduardo moved from the Czech Republic to Tiel, Netherlands at the age of three.[2]
Career
As a youth player, Eduardo joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, where was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3][4] On 23 January 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2027.[5]
On 27 June 2024, Eduardo joined Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap on season-long loan.[6][7] He made his professional debut on 11 August, replacing Ralf Seuntjens in the 64th minute of a 4–3 home victory against Volendam on the first matchday of the season.[8][9] On 13 September, he scored his first professional goal, an injury-time consolation in a 3–2 league loss to Helmond Sport.[10][11] On 9 January 2025, Eduardo moved on a new loan to Emmen, in the same league.[12] On 17 July 2025, Eduardo returned to the Netherlands on loan once more, this time to Dordrecht.[13]
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Style of play
Early in his career, Eduardo was described as a striker with "promising talent". Known for his goalscoring ability, aerial strength, strong physique, good pace, and skillful left foot, he excelled in RB Leipzig's youth academy.[5][7]
Career statistics
- As of match played 9 May 2025
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References
External links
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