| Age | 27 years |
| Date of birth | June 29, 1998 |
| Height, weight | 178 cm, 75 kg |
| Place of birth | Greenwich, London, England |
| Citizenship | England |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Club | Arsenal |
| Number | 10 |
| In team since | 2025 |
| Contract until | ~2029 |
| Contract extensions | none |
| Market value | ~60–80 million euros |
| Eye color | dark |
| Preferred foot | right |
Biography of Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Oluchi Eze was born on June 29, 1998, in London to a family of Nigerian origin and went through a difficult path to professional football.
He trained in the academies of:
- Arsenal
- Fulham
- Reading
- Millwall
However, he faced multiple rejections and was released before getting his chance at QPR.
In 2016, he signed a contract with Queens Park Rangers and gradually became a key player for the team.
The 2019–20 season became a breakthrough:
- 14 goals
- named the club’s Player of the Year
- included in the Championship Team of the Season
In 2020, he moved to Crystal Palace, where he became a team leader despite suffering a serious Achilles injury.
From 2023, he showed a high level of performance:
- regular goals and assists
- key attacking leader of the club
- one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League
In 2025, he became the hero of the FA Cup final, scoring the winning goal and bringing the club its first trophy in history.
In the summer of 2025, he transferred to Arsenal for around £67.5 million.
At the new club:
- quickly became an important player
- scored a hat-trick in the derby against Tottenham
- became the first Premier League player to score 5 goals in derbies in a single season
Personal life of Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze grew up in a poor area of London and often spoke about the difficulties of his childhood.
- is a Christian and openly speaks about his faith
- interested in chess and even won the PogChamps online tournament
- earned prize money from chess competitions
- his cousin is a well-known actress and comedian Ego Nwodim
Interesting facts about Eberechi Eze
- was released from several academies before his breakthrough
- one of the most technical players in the Premier League
- hero of the 2025 FA Cup final
- PogChamps chess tournament winner
- scored a hat-trick in the North London derby
- can play in multiple attacking positions
- known for dribbling and creativity
- one of Arsenal’s leaders
Statistics of Eberechi Eze
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| QPR | 104 | 20 |
| Wycombe (loan) | 20 | 5 |
| Crystal Palace | 147 | 34 |
| Arsenal | 25 | 6 |
| Total | 296 | 65 |
Detailed club statistics
| Club | All competitions | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| QPR | 112 | 20 | |
| Wycombe | 22 | 5 | |
| Crystal Palace | 169 | 40 | |
| Arsenal | 41 | 9 |
Season statistics (key)
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | QPR | 46 | 4 |
| 2019–20 | QPR | 48 | 14 |
| 2020–21 | Crystal Palace | 36 | 4 |
| 2021–22 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | Crystal Palace | 40 | 10 |
| 2023–24 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 11 |
| 2024–25 | Crystal Palace | 43 | 14 |
| 2025–26 | Arsenal | 41 | 9 |
England national team statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 16 |
| Goals | 3 |
Goals for national team
| No. | Opponent | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latvia | World Cup qualifiers |
| 2 | Latvia | World Cup qualifiers |
| 3 | Serbia | World Cup qualifiers |
Scandals involving Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze is not considered a controversial player. The only notable incident is related to a disallowed free-kick goal in 2024, when the referee stopped play prematurely — a decision widely criticized by experts.
Otherwise, he is known for his professionalism and positive reputation.
