Isaac Achmed Koroma Junior Babadi

Isaac Achmed Koroma Junior Babadi is a Dutch attacking midfielder born in Nijmegen on 6 April 2005. He began playing locally with SV Hatert before joining NEC Nijmegen’s youth setup. In 2018, Babadi moved to the PSV Academy, progressing through the Eindhoven club’s development pathway. He made his professional debut for Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie in January 2022, coming on in a win over Almere City. Babadi reached the senior stage in 2023, starting PSV’s Johan Cruyff Shield victory over Feyenoord and later appearing in Champions League qualifying. At youth international level, he represented the Netherlands and captained the Under-17 side to the final of the 2022 European Championship. A creative, technically skilled midfielder, Babadi is valued for his close control, dribbling and ability to connect midfield with attack while continuing to develop his defensive contribution.