How Real Madrid Star Went From a Refugee Camp in Angola to the UEFA Champions League Final

• Real Madrid star Edouard Camavinga will be playing in his first UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool on Saturday
• The France midfielder's life is an inspiring one after going from a refugee camp to playing in the biggest club competition
• The obstacles the 19-year-old went through from being homeless in Angola to playing on the streets in France inspired his football career

Edouard Camavinga is one of the brightest young talents in football today, and will be part of the Real Madrid team that will line up to face Liverpool in the final of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League.

The teenager's life is truly an inspiring one, as he went from homelessness in Angola to now playing at arguably the biggest club in the world.

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the Angolan-born France international could lay his hands on the Champions League trophy, should Real Madrid emerge champions.

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But the journey has not been an easy one for the 19-year-old.

Life in a refugee camp in Angola

Edouard Camavinga was born in Cabinda, a war-torn area in Angola. His parents had to leave Angola when he was only two-years-old.

“I was born in a refugee camp in Angola after my family fled the war," he said as quoted by The News Chronicle.

"My parents brought me to a new life in France and football has brought me to the Champions League final.

"I’m grateful to play and proud to do so as a former refugee. I hope the millions of refugees in the world who also love football know that we stand together."

Burnt house

In 2013, the Camavinga's lost all their properties after their home burnt down to ashes in France. According to the youngster, that inspired him to take football serious.

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Camavinga at that time was playing on the streets before joining his first team.

Joining Stade Rennais

Camavinga joined Rennais at a very young age, playing for the youth team in 2018. After just a year, the potential of the talented midfielder was laid to bare.

He earned a quick promotion to the first team of Stade Rennais.

He made his first team debut in the 2019 season, and after one good campaign, several clubs including Manchester United began to scout the defensive midfielder.

Camavinga joins Spanish giants Real Madrid

In 2021, Real Madrid won the race to sign Camavinga. He join Los Blancos on a six year deal.

Although, he is yet to become a starter in Carlo Ancelotti's team, he is often seen as the game changer. His presence in the semi-final against Manchester City was a defining moment.

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He is now in the UEFA Champions League final.