Champions League: Once a refugee, how Eduardo Camavinga made history with Real Madrid

Wearing Real Mrid jersey was a childhood dream of 19-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, but t many would have expected teenr to become a Champions League winner this early in his career. boy who lifted prestigious Champions League while playing for Real Mrid on Saturday was third child among 6 siblings born in Miconje, a small community in a refugee camp in Angola.

A year later, in 2003, his family reportedly shifted to Fougeres, a small town 50 kilometres away in rast of Rennes, France. According to reports, Camavinga's mor always attempted that his athletic child somehow gets enrolled in martial arts training specifically judo but destiny h or plans as his far enlisted him in modest local club Drapeau Fougeres. At of mere seven, child would easily dribble past his peers and it was n Rennes invited him to participate in a summer camp.

When things were slowly getting alright for Frenchman, his house caught fire and he lost everything. charities around town were kind eugh to lend help to Camavinga's family and help m to get back on ir feet. Amid this situation, Eduardo Camavinga's far was confident eugh that his son would play for a big team and rebuild house.

In an interview, Camavinga revealed that his far said, "Don't worry, you're going to be a great footballer and will rebuild this house."

Saying that his far's words motivated him to go back to training, Camavinga also knew that he is only hope for his family. 

 "I was family's hope. Suddenly, I was motivated. My parents were alrey happy, but I knew I could make m even happier," he said in an interview, according to Marca.

Eduardo Camavinga catches eye of European giants

Camavinga, while playing for Ste Rennais FC, caught eye of big European clubs. His dribbling skills and timing of tackles were always spot on. 

Real Mrid were reportedly in need of someone who could come in for Casemiro and eventually take his place when Brazillian hangs up his boots. After departure of Marcos Llorente to rivals Atletico Mrid, search became vigorous with growing time as re would be one to fill place of Brazillian in his absence.

Mrid did t miss golden opportunity and reportedly beat likes of Bayern Munich and PSG to sign 19-year-old Camavinga. player donned royal white for first time on September 12 in La Liga, playing against Celta Vigo and he could t have asked for a better start as he anunced his arrival with a goal after just 6 minutes on pitch.

Currently 19, player has alrey won UEFA nations league with French national team. It is pertinent to mention that Camavinga became youngest player to debut for France in 1914 at of 17 years and 9 months. While playing for Rennes, player lifted French Cup.

His career at Real Mrid is sort of a dream as player in very first year at club, is a Champions League winner and played a pivotal role to help Vikings win ir Decimocuarta. Furrmore, Eduardo Camavinga is also a La Liga champion and winner of Spanish super cup. teenr has a lot to deliver and he has w set expectations high after a season of promise.