Eze was born in England and has represented the Three Lions at youth level, but he also qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parents. The Rs showed great vision to pick up Eze after he was released by Millwall in 2016.. [56] He was given a number 25 shirt ahead of the new season. On 3 September 2019 Eze was called up to the England U21 squad by manager Aidy Boothroyd for the upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Turkey and Kosovo. Queens Park Rangers star Ebere Eze has revealed that he is not in a rush to decide on his international future and maintained that it would be an honour to play for either Nigeria or England. Copyright © 2020. "[34] Eze then set up two goals in two matches between 20 October 2018 and 23 October 2018 against Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday. [20] His goal against Cambridge United earned him a nomination for Sky Bet League 2 Goal of the Month for October. [5] Growing up, he reflected on his life, saying: "There are the nice parts [of Greenwich] and the not so nice parts. [18] Since making his debut for the club, Eze quickly became a first team regular for the side, where he rotated in different midfield positions. [21] He made a total of 20 appearances and played a part in Wycombe gaining promotion that season. In form Queens Park Rangers forward Ebere Eze will get an invitation into the Super Eagles at the right time , this is according to a top Nigeria Football Federation official. 2y Colin Udoh. While the Super Eagles have at various occasions looked for the answer in the likes of Kalu Uche, Sunday Mba, Mikel Obi and lately Alex Iwobi, none has really performed to expectations. Brila.net understands Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ebere Eze turned down the opportunity to be included in Nigeria’s squad for this month’s 2021 AFCON qualifiers with Benin Republic and Lesotho. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick says persuading England under-21 player Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles would improve the squad. There wasn’t really anything else to do. [36] Eze’s fourth goal then came on 1 January 2019, in a 2–2 draw against Aston Villa. View Ebere Uneze’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. The exciting midfielder remains under the radar of Nigeria’s football officials despite backlash received for his unnecessary public pursuit. [63] Eze then captained England U20 for the first time, playing for 75 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against Chile on 7 June 2019. [26] At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make 16 appearances, with his first goal for the club came on 10 March 2018 against Sunderland, the only goal of the match. It was gathered … [6][43] He then scored four more goals by the end of 2019, including two braces against Hull City and Preston North End. 10 months ago. Eze has been in terrific form for the England Championship side so far this season and scoring couple of goals as well. [32] Since the start of the 2018–19 season, he continued to be a first team regular for the side, continuing to play in different midfield positions. [17] He made his Wycombe Wanderers debut, coming on as a 79th minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Newport County on 9 September 2017. Luke Walker/Getty Images. I grew up in a not so nice part. [23][24], After returning to QPR, Eze featured regularly for Ian Holloway's side, who planned on using him in the first team. 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Udoh: Eze will be successful in the Premier League. [At the time], you d… READ ALSO: England kick Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood out for inviting girls to hotel. Stephen Eze, who dropped out of the Nigeria Power Rankings in September, powered back in on the back of excellent defensive work and another two goals to his tally. By. Ebere Eze at the heart of Nigeria's dual citizen debate. [19] Eze scored his first ever senior goal on 7 October 2017, netting a brace for Wycombe against Cambridge United. 5h Sam Marsden. In that time, however, Eze has grown from strength to strength at QPR, operating from a free midfield role that allows him the liberty of dropping his little technical bombs from all over the park. 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Eze was born in Greenwich, Greater London to Nigerian parents. USMNT's Dest talks joining Barca, the U.S.'s World Cup ambitions. [67], 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Queens Park Rangers", "Eberechi Eze: the young playmaker with the X factor at QPR", "QPR's Eberechi Eze: 'I always dreamt of finally getting here. [40] Two weeks later on 11 September 2019, Eze scored his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up Queen Park Rangers' third goal of the game, in a 3–2 win against Luton Town. Who is the best young player in the Championship? He is widely recognized as one of the leading development thinkers in Nigeria and Africa. 2Y; Colin Udoh; Latest Videos. Nigeria Eberechi Eze, DR Congo Brice Samba and Algeria Said Benhrahma are the only players of African descent to be included the PFA Championship Team of the Year following their impressive exploits in the 2019/20 season. The Greenwich-born player has featured for England at U-20 and U-21 level, but is eligible to play for Nigeria due to his ancestry, and has previously trained with the African team. [6][12] Eze completed his signing for Queens Park Rangers on 3 August 2016. [51] He was also nominated for Championship PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans’ Player of the Year for 2019–20 but lost out to Luke Ayling. [46] He continued as a first-team regular, and by the time the season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had made 37 league appearances and scoring twelve times. [50] Following this, Eze won the club’s Sportito Supporters' Player of the Year. We’d stay there till our parents called us in, not eating, playing all day and night. [6][8] Eze then appeared as a youth player at Millwall, where he signed a two–year scholarships with the club. Nigeria Eberechi Eze,  DR Congo Brice Samba and Algeria Said Benhrahma are the only players of African descent to be included the PFA Championship Team of the Year following their impressive exploits in the 2019/20 season. [61] On 5 October 2018, he was called up to the England national under-20 team,[62] and made his debut on 11 October 2018 in a 2–1 win against Italy in the Under 20 Elite League. [29] A week later, he signed a new three-year contract with QPR, binding him to the club until June 2021. [58], On 7 November 2020, Eze scored his first goal for Palace with a direct free kick, in a 4-1 home league win over Leeds United.[59]. [39] Three weeks later on 24 August 2019, he scored his second goal of the season, as well as, setting up the club’s third goal of the game, in a 3–1 win against Wigan Athletic. [66] Eze eventually made his U21 debut on 15 November 2019 as an 81st minute substitute for Phil Foden during a 3–0 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification victory over Albania. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick says persuading England under-21 player Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles would improve the squad. [13] On 7 January 2017, Eze made his first-team debut in an FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers, featuring for 18 minutes before being injured and replaced by Yeni Ngbakoto. Eberechi Oluchi Eze (born 29 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Ebere Eze has told talkSPORT it was an ‘easy decision’ to join Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers this summer. Brentford winger Benrahma joins teammate Olli Watkins and Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic dominate the attacking department. It wasn’t the easiest life and you don’t have as much as other kids around you. *If you have anything against my uploads (use of content etc. [54], On 28 August 2020, Eze signed for Premier League side Crystal Palace on a five-year deal; the fee was reportedly around £17 million. Chidozie Okoroji 0 November 1, 2019 12:50 pm Brila.net understands Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ebere Eze turned down the opportunity to be included in Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2021 AFCON qualifiers with Benin Republic and Lesotho. [35] A month later on 24 November 2018 against Stoke City, he set up two goals for Àngel Rangel, in a 2–2 draw. 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