Felix Irorere Explained

Felix Irorere
Fullname:Felix Omoruyi Irorere[1]
Birth Date:21 June 2002
Birth Place:Saint-Denis, France
Height:1.95 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Borussia Dortmund II
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:Schwarz Weiß Griesheim
Youthyears2:2013–2021
Youthclubs2:Eintracht Frankfurt
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Karlsruher SC
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Borussia Dortmund II
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:5 July 2023

Felix Omoruyi Irorere (born 21 June 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Borussia Dortmund II.

Career

Born in Saint-Denis, France, Irorere played youth football for Schwarz Weiß Griesheim, before joining Eintracht Frankfurt's academy in 2013.[2] In October 2018, Irorere signed a scholarship contract with the club until 2020, with the option of a professional contract.[3] He signed a professional contract with the club in 2020 but his development was set back by two meniscus tears in 2019 and 2021.[4] In August 2021, he signed for 2. Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC on a two-year contract.

International career

Born in France, Irorere is of Nigerian descent and moved to Germany at a young age. He is eligible to represent all three nations internationally.[5] He was called up to a training camp for the Germany under-15s in November 2016.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felix Irorere . 7 November 2021 . worldfootball.net.
  2. Web site: Felix Irorere | Laufbahn | Spielerprofil . 7 November 2021 . kicker . de.
  3. Web site: 11 October 2018 . Eintracht bindet Talent Irorere bis 2020 . 7 November 2021 . fnp.de . de.
  4. Web site: 26 August 2021 . Nach acht Jahren Eintracht: Irorere wechselt zum KSC . 7 November 2021 . kicker . de.
  5. Web site: Official: Borussia Dortmund sign tri-national defender eligible for Nigeria, Germany, France: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal. allnigeriasoccer.com.
  6. Web site: Riederwälder für den DFB-Nachwuchs im Einsatz. Eintracht Frankfurt.