Yannick Eduardo

Yannick Ferreira Eduardo (born 23 January 2006) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a striker for Dutch Eerste Divisie club Emmen, on loan from RB Leipzig.

Early life

Born in Kadaň, Czech Republic, to an Angolan father and Czech mother, Eduardo moved from the Czech Republic to Tiel, Netherlands at the age of three.

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. On 23 January 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2027.

On 27 June 2024, Eduardo joined Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap on season-long loan. 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. On 13 September, he scored his first professional goal, an injury-time consolation in a 3–2 league loss to Helmond Sport. On 9 January 2025, Eduardo moved on a new loan to Emmen, in the same league.

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.