South London and Proud
Born in Greenwich, south London, Eberechi Eze joined Palace in summer 2020 as a landmark signing and has since established himself as a leading attacking talent in the Premier League.
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out on loan
Mid
Midfielder
Date of Birth
29.06.9829 June 1998
Country
Joined Team
28.08.2028 August 2020
All time
Palace career
135
Appearances
29
Goals
Awards & Honours
Supporters' Player of the Season
QPR 2019/20
PFA Team of the Season
2019/20 Championship
Players’ Player of the Season
QPR 2019/20
Junior Hoops Player of the Season
QPR 2019/20
Crystal Palace Player of the Month
November 2020, January 2021, October 2022, April 2023, March 2024
Crystal Palace Goal of the Month
October 2022, April 2023, October 2023, December 2023
Goal of the Season
Crystal Palace, 2020/21 (v Sheffield United) | Crystal Palace, 2023/24 (v Liverpool)
Eberechi Eze signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace F.C. in August 2020, becoming the club’s second arrival of the summer transfer window.
The south London-born playmaker rose through the ranks at Queens Park Rangers after joining them in 2016. An FA Cup debut followed in January 2017 and later that year, Eze made 22 appearances in a half-season loan to Wycombe Wanderers.
Then still a teenager, the attack-minded youngster played a key role in the Chairboys’ promotion to League One that season, scoring five goals - including a brace against Cambridge United.
On his return to QPR, Eze established himself as a regular first-team player, being awarded the No.10 shirt and a three-year contract in 2018. He left the Hoops with 20 goals from 112 senior games, collecting Supporters’ Player of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season and Junior Hoops Player of the Season for 19/20 as well as being shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year.
Internationally, Eze has represented England at both Under-20 and Under-21 level, and was named in the U21 squad the same week he signed for Palace.
He made his Palace debut as an 81st-minute substitute against Southampton in September 2020, and scored his first goal for the Eagles shortly after, netting a Goal of the Month free-kick versus Leeds United.
Another sensational strike – this time against Sheffield United – earned Eze the club's Goal of the Season award for 2020/21. He finished the 20/21 campaign with six goals and four assists in 35 games.
The midfielder received a call from the England first-team, after his performances in 20/21, but was desperately unfortunate to suffer an Achillies injury two matches before the end of the season, keeping him sidelined for over six months.
Injury meant that the majority of 2021/22 was spent in recovery for Eze, but he returned in the latter part of campaign and scored his only goal of 21/22 in a 2-1 win away at Southampton – a well-taken finish.
The following season was Eze's finest in a Palace shirt to date, the playmaker establishing himself as a leading offensive talent in the Premier League.
The No. 10 featured in all 38 of the Eagles' Premier League games in 2022/23, coming into his own after the World Cup break, finishing the season with 10 goals – Palace's top scorer – and four assists to his name. He was at his mesmeric best during April 2023, scoring four times in Palace’s six games and earning a Premier League Player of the Month nomination.
In June, Eze became the 18th Crystal Palace player to represent England, coming on after 70 minutes of a 4-0 win over Malta – and even having an effort cleared off the line.
He made his 100th Premier League appearance for the club against Fulham in September 2023 and signed a new three-and-a-half year deal in November, extending his stay in SE25 until 2027.
His 2023/24 season was intermittently broken up due to injury, however he still managed to produce his best ever season in terms of attacking returns with 11 goals and four assists in 27 Premier League games. Eze also won the Goal of the Season award, as voted for by the fans, with his winner at Anfield in April 2024.
Eze's fine form towards the end of 23/24 saw him called up to the England squad ahead of the 2024 UEFA European Championship. He was also rewarded with his first start for the Three Lions in a 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in early June.
He made an impact off the bench on three occasions for England, helping the side to the final they finished runners-up in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
Player Statistics2024/25
Goals3
Appearances12
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Player StatisticsCareer
Goals54
Appearances269
Eze highlights
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Goal of the Month contenders: October 2024
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The Full 90: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace | EFL Cup | Palace TV+
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Extended Highlights: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace | Palace TV+
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Match Action: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace | EFL Cup
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All Angles | JP's Fine First-Half Strike
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CCTV | Preparing for Spurs
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Eze Wins September's Goal of the Month
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Goal of the Month contenders: September 2024
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The Full 90: Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace | Palace TV+
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Extended Highlights: QPR 1-2 Crystal Palace | Palace TV+
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Match Action: QPR 1-2 Crystal Palace
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Access All Over: Chelsea (A)
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The Full 90 | Chelsea v Crystal Palace | Palace TV+