Some footballers are trained in systems. Eberechi Eze was raised on rhythm. From kickabouts in Greenwich to cage football in South London, Eze’s rise didn’t follow a script; it danced to a beat. He wasn’t just playing the game; he was expressing himself. Joyfully. Fearlessly. Beautifully.
At 13, he was let go by Arsenal. At 16, QPR took a chance. At 21, he was dazzling in the Championship. By 22, he was Crystal Palace’s crown jewel. And by 25, he was in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, and the dream is only beginning.He didn’t just beat the odds. He bent them with a nutmeg and a smile. Now, in 2025, Eze is Crystal Palace’s heartbeat and one of the most wanted playmakers in the Premier League. Arsenal and Tottenham are circling, and it’s easy to see why. He glides past players with ease, carries the ball with purpose, and changes games in moments. He’s not just a No.10, he’s the kind of talent top clubs build around.
What the Football World Is Saying
🗣️ Roy Hodgson: “He’s one of the best talents I’ve worked with… he plays with such joy and elegance.”
🗣️ Danny Murphy: “There’s no one like him in the Premier League right now. Eze glides past players for fun.”
🗣️ Jamie Carragher: “He plays like he’s in the park. That’s a compliment. So smooth, so in control.”
🗣️ Gareth Southgate: “He’s earned his call-up. He gives us something different—he carries the ball like no one else.”
🗣️ BBC Sport: “He looks like he’s enjoying every second on the pitch. And that joy is infectious.”
Player Profile
Full Name: Eberechi Oluchi Eze
Date of Birth: June 29, 1998 (27)
Place of Birth: London, England
Nationality: England
Height: 1.78m
Preferred Foot: Right
Position: Attacking Midfielder / Winger
- Club: Crystal Palace
What Makes Caicedo Special
🔹 Elite Ball Carrying: One of the top dribblers in Europe. Eze weaves through midfield lines like silk through fingers. His control is tight, his decisions razor sharp.
🔹 Creativity Under Pressure: Eze doesn’t just pass—he unlocks. Through balls, chipped flicks, one-twos—he sees gaps before they appear.
🔹 Two-Footed Threat: While right-footed, his left isn’t far behind. That balance makes him unpredictable and nearly unmarkable.
🔹 Set-Piece Magic: Whether it’s a whipped free-kick or a driven corner, Eze’s delivery always carries danger.
🔹 Fearless on the Ball: Eze doesn’t play safe. He plays bold. And in a world of systems and structure, that risk makes him rare.
Achievements
FA Cup: 2024–25 (Crystal Palace)
UEFA European Championship Runner-up: 2024 (England)
PFA Championship Team of the Year: 2019–20
QPR Player of the Year: 2019–20
QPR Players’ Player of the Year: 2019–20
