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·19 de febrero de 2026

William Rashidi… 5 things to know about the Congolese prodigy

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5 things to know about the Congolese prodigy William Rashidi

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Several dual nationals of Congolese descent are making their mark with various European teams.

Among them is Lecce's young right-back, William Rashidi, who is tipped for a bright future according to many observers.

Here are five things to know about the Congolese gem:

Born in Sweden in 2006 to Congolese parents, he developed his skills with Swedish club AIK Solna.After proving himself with AIK Solna's youth teams, he was signed by Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window in 2022.

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  • He featured in 52 matches for the U19 squad, scoring once and providing five assists.
  • He was picked up by Italian side Lecce in the most recent summer transfer window as a free agent.
  • He has previously represented most of Sweden's youth national teams, but he remains eligible to switch his sporting nationality to Congo.
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