Yannick Eduardo

Yannick Ferreira Eduardo (born 23 January 2006) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a striker for club ADO Den Haag, on loan from club TSG Hoffenheim. He represented Netherlands internationally as a junior, before switching allegiance back to the Czech Republic.

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

Career As a youth player, Eduardo joined the academy of 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 Leipzig, 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. On 17 July 2025, Eduardo returned to the Netherlands on loan once more, this time to Dordrecht.

On 2 February 2026, Eduardo joined TSG Hoffenheim, after Dordrecht exercised their option to buy in the loan contract.

On 20 July 2026, Eduardo joined ADO Den Haag on loan for the 2026–27 season.

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.

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