Eduardo Schürrle

Eduardo Ferreira Soares (born 17 August 2001), known as Eduardo Schürrle, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Professional career Schürrle is a product of the youth academies of ADC Aveleda and Braga. On 20 December 2017, he signed his first professional contract with Braga. He made his professional debut for Braga as a late sub in a 6–0 Primeira Liga win over Arouca on 30 December 2021.

On 19 August 2022, Braga announced that Schürrle would be sent on a season-long loan to Liga Portugal 2 side Trofense.

On 8 July 2023, Schürrle signed for Liga Portugal 2 side Oliveirense on a permanent deal, with Braga keeping 50% of the player's economic rights.

International career Schürrle is a youth international for Portugal, having represented the Portugal U16s, U18s, and U19s.

Personal life When he first joined Braga, there was another footballer named Eduardo and to differentiate he got his nickname Schürrle; his manager noted his physical resemblance to the German footballer André Schürrle.