South London and Proud
Born in Greenwich, south London, Eberechi Eze joined Palace in summer 2020 as a landmark signing and has 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
118
Appearances
22
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
Crystal Palace Goal of the Month
October 2022 v Leeds United, April 2023 v Southampton
Goal of the Season
Crystal Palace, 2020/21 (v Sheffield United)
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.
Player Statistics2023/24
Goals7
Appearances26
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Player StatisticsCareer
Goals47
Appearances252
Eze highlights
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The Full 90 | Liverpool vs Crystal Palace | PalaceTV+
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Extended Highlights: Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace | Palace TV+
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2 minute highlights: Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace
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Ebs and Joa talk through hard fought win
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Challenger is ready for more Palace action!
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March's award winners revealed
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Goal of the Month Contenders: March 2024
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Bodø/Glimt | Through the Lens
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Match Action: Crystal Palace 1-0 Bodø Glimt
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The Full 90 | Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace | PalaceTV+
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Extended Highlights: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Crystal Palace | Palace TV+
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Eze on his return from injury
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2 minute highlights: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Crystal Palace
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Cinch's Goal of the Month Contenders: January 2024
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United | Palace TV+