Felix Irorere

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Felix Irorere
Personal information
Full name Felix Omoruyi Irorere [1]
Date of birth (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Saint-Denis, France
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) [1]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Borussia Dortmund II
Number 4
Youth career
–2013 Schwarz Weiß Griesheim
2013–2021 Eintracht Frankfurt
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Karlsruher SC 2 (0)
2023– Borussia Dortmund II 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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. [2]

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Career

Born in Saint-Denis, France, [1] Irorere played youth football for Schwarz Weiß Griesheim, before joining Eintracht Frankfurt's academy in 2013. [3] In October 2018, Irorere signed a scholarship contract with the club until 2020, with the option of a professional contract. [4] He signed a professional contract with the club in 2020 but his development was set back by two meniscus tears in 2019 and 2021. [5] In August 2021, he signed for 2. Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC on a two-year contract. [5]

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. [6] He was called up to a training camp for the Germany under-15s in November 2016. [7]

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