25 Facts About Lorenzo Ebecilio

Lorenzo Ebecilio was born on 24 September 1991 and is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch Derde Klasse team Always Forward Hoorn.

Lorenzo Ebecilio starts his journey abroad in Eastern Europe, first in Ukraine with Metalurh Donetsk, next with Azerbeijani club Gabala, before establishing himself in Russia where he spent almost three years playing with Mordovia Saransk and Anzhi Makhachkala.

Lorenzo Ebecilio spent two seasons with the Cypriot side, where he was a key player, scoring 11 times in 58 appearances.

In June 2018, Lorenzo Ebecilio signed a two-year contract with Serbian club Red Star Belgrade.

Internationally, Lorenzo Ebecilio represented the Netherlands at U17, U19 and U21 levels.

Lorenzo Ebecilio started his career with VV de Blokkers, an amateur club from Hoorn.

On 27 October 2005, several months following the death of his father, the fourteen-year-old Lorenzo Ebecilio had a heart attack and had to have a defibrillator surgically implanted.

Lorenzo Ebecilio was forced to leave AZ due to these health concerns, and the player returned to HVV Hollandia.

At Ajax, Lorenzo Ebecilio played for Jong Ajax under manager Frank de Boer.

On 12 December 2010, six days after the departure of Martin Jol and the installation of De Boer as caretaker manager, Lorenzo Ebecilio made his debut in the first team of Ajax, being in the starting line-up in an away victory over Vitesse Arnhem.

Lorenzo Ebecilio was named man-of-the-match in the game against his former club.

Lorenzo Ebecilio participated in most of Ajax matches during the second half of the season, ultimately leading to the Dutch league championship.

Lorenzo Ebecilio appeared in the KNVB Cup final against FC Twente.

On 5 June 2013, it was announced that Lorenzo Ebecilio had signed a one-year loan deal with Azerbaijan Premier League team Gabala.

On 24 July 2014, Lorenzo Ebecilio joined Mordovia Saransk on a season-long loan deal.

On 7 July 2015, Lorenzo Ebecilio signed for Anzhi Makhachkala on a three-year contract, linking up with Yuri Semin for a third season.

On 26 January 2017, Lorenzo Ebecilio signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Cypriot First Division champions APOEL FC.

On 29 June 2018, Lorenzo Ebecilio signed a two-year deal with Red Star Belgrade with an option for a one-year extension.

Lorenzo Ebecilio made his debut in the first leg match of the UEFA Champions League First qualifying round against Spartaks Jurmala, replacing Nemanja Milic at the half-time.

Lorenzo Ebecilio scored his first goal for Red Star against Lithuanian club Suduva on 24 July 2018, in the first leg match of the Champions League second qualifying round.

On 27 July 2019, Lorenzo Ebecilio signed for J1 League club Jubilo Iwata.

In October 2022 Lorenzo Ebecilio signed for Super League Greece 2 club Makedonikos Neapolis.

In January 2023 Lorenzo Ebecilio signed for the Dutch Fourth Division side DHSC.

Lorenzo Ebecilio represented the Netherlands in the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship.

On 9 February 2011, Lorenzo Ebecilio made his debut for Netherlands U-21 in a match against the Czech Republic.