Eduardo Camavinga, a 23-year-old French footballer, is enjoying a revival with the national team after a difficult period at Real Madrid. He was not selected for the 2022 World Cup and faced criticism at the club following a disappointing season. However, under the guidance of new France coach Zinédine Zidane, Camavinga has begun to regain his form. During Zidane's first international gathering, Camavinga started as a midfielder in France's 1-0 win over Belgium on September 28, performing well with 95% successful passes, five balls recovered, and three fouls conceded. Later, he came on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Italy at the Stade de France, creating two clear scoring chances in the final minutes. Camavinga expressed gratitude for Zidane's trust, who selected him among the first 23 players called up for the international window, not as a replacement for an injured player. This selection was especially meaningful to Camavinga after his exclusion from the World Cup squad. He emphasized that he had bounced back from the disappointment and had not given up on his career. Camavinga had previously faced challenges at Real Madrid, where he was moved between midfield and left-back by former coach Carlo Ancelotti, and overlooked by other coaches during a season that ended without a title. Under Zidane, Camavinga is playing in his preferred position as a relay midfielder, a role that allows him to contribute both physically and tactically. While France has several left-backs in the squad, Camavinga feels comfortable in the number 6 position, where he can use his energy and game-reading skills. He is competing with Rayan Cherki, another player favored by Zidane, who also performed well in this first international gathering. Camavinga faced controversy last season when he was sent off in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich, leading to his inclusion on the transfer list despite his contract lasting until 2029. He remained at the club but has only started in two of six La Liga matches this season under José Mourinho, who is working to reintegrate him into the team. Camavinga acknowledges that he has been performant in the past but needs to maintain consistency and reduce errors. As he prepares to face Belgium again, he aims to continue his resurgence with France under Zidane.