Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has become one of the best players in the Premier League in his position.
The England international is a versatile player who can play in the wide attacking positions as well in a central role behind the striker.
He has become the heartbeat of the Palace midfield with his performances, contributing to their recent success in the FA Cup and Community Shield.
A natural dribbler with exceptional balance, Eze is at his most dangerous when operating between the lines. His low centre of gravity allows him to glide past opponents with ease, often turning tight spaces into opportunities.
In recent seasons, his goal-scoring output has also improved, with late runs into the box and precision finishing becoming hallmarks of his game.
Eberechi Eze: Background and Early career
Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Eze’s path to Premier League stardom was far from straightforward. Born on June 29, 1998, in Greenwich, London, to Nigerian parents, Eze grew up in a football-loving family and spent his childhood honing his skills on local pitches.
Eze’s first taste of academy football came with Arsenal, where he joined as a youngster. However, despite showing promise, he was released at the age of 13. The disappointment was a harsh reality check, but it did not diminish his ambition. He subsequently had brief stints with Fulham and Reading’s youth systems, but once again, he found himself without a permanent club.
It was during this turbulent period that Eze joined Millwall’s academy. At Millwall, he began to develop a stronger tactical understanding of the game. Yet, fate struck again in 2016 when Millwall also released him at the age of 18. By this point, Eze had considered stepping away from professional football altogether, even contemplating a regular job to support himself.
Opportunity finally knocked when Queens Park Rangers offered him a trial. QPR quickly recognised his talent. He signed for the club in August…
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