Chelsea FC Squad 2024/25

The 2024/25 season sees Chelsea FC boasting a diverse and talented squad, blending experienced players with promising young talents. Currently, the entire squad consists of thirty three (33) players. Here’s a quick overview of Chelsea FC Squad for the 2024/25 season. For purposes of clarity of details, we have captured details about the player’s name, their position in the team, former club, among other statistics.

Goalkeepers

As currently constituted, Chelsea FC has a total of four (4) goalkeepers. In no specific order of preference, they include the following:

Robert Sánchez:

A reliable Spanish Shot-stopper who joined the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion. Sánchez began his career in the youth systems of Escuela de Fútbol de Santa Ana, Cartagena FC, and Ciudad Jardín before moving to Levante and then Brighton & Hove Albion.

Marcus Bettinelli:

A seasoned English goalkeeper who previously played for Fulham. Marcus Bettinelli began his career at Fulham, where he progressed through the youth ranks before making his senior debut. He had loan spells at Dartford, Accrington Stanley, and Middlesbrough to gain first-team experience. In 2021, he joined Chelsea, where he serves as a backup goalkeeper.

Filip Jørgensen

An energetic young Danish talent, Jørgensen was signed from Viborg FF. Filip Jörgensen is a Danish goalkeeper who joined Chelsea in 2024 from Villarreal for a transfer fee of £20 million (€23 million). He began his career with Villarreal B before moving up to the senior team. Jörgensen is known for his impressive shot-stopping abilities and has represented Denmark at various youth levels, although he is also eligible to play for Sweden. His move to Chelsea marks a significant step in his career as he aims to establish himself in the Premier League.

Lucas Bergström

A Finnish goalkeeper who has come through Chelsea’s youth ranks. Lucas Bergström is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chelsea. Born on September 5, 2002, in Pargas, Finland, he stands at an impressive height of 2.05 meters (6 ft 9 in). Before joining and advancing through “The Blues” youth ranks, Lucas had a stint at Brommapojkana FC and Petersborough FC.

Defenders

Chelsea FC’s defenders have been the backbone of the team’s success, known for their resilience, tactical awareness, and leadership at the back. From commanding center-backs to dynamic full-backs, Chelsea’s defensive lineup has consistently featured players who excel in shutting down opposition attacks while contributing to the team’s build-up play. They include the following:

Axel Disasi

Axel Disasi is a French centre-back who joined Chelsea in 2023 from Monaco for a fee of £38.5 million (€45 million). Born on March 11, 1998, in Gonesse, France, Disasi began his professional career at Paris FC before moving to Reims and then Monaco. Known for his strong defensive skills and aerial ability, he quickly became a key player for Chelsea, even scoring on his debut in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Disasi has also represented France at various levels, including the senior national team, and was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Marc Cucurella

Marc Cucurella is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Chelsea and the Spain national team. Born on July 22, 1998, in Alella, Spain, Cucurella began his career in the youth systems of Espanyol and Barcelona. He made his senior debut with Barcelona B before moving on loan to Eibar and then Getafe, where he eventually signed permanently. In 2021, he joined Brighton & Hove Albion and made a significant impact in the Premier League. Chelsea signed Cucurella in 2022 for a fee of £62 million (€65.3 million).

Tosin Adarabioyo

Tosin Adarabioyo is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chelsea. Born on September 24, 1997, in Paddington, London, Adarabioyo began his career in the youth system of Manchester City. He made his senior debut for Manchester City in 2016 and had loan spells at West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers. In 2020, he joined Fulham, where he became a key player before transferring to Chelsea in 2024 for a fee of £38.5 million

Benoît Badiashile

Benoît Badiashile is a French centre-back who joined Chelsea in January 2023 from AS Monaco for a transfer fee of €38 million (£32.7 million). Born on March 26, 2001, in Limoges, France, Badiashile began his career in the youth systems of Limoges FC and SC Malesherbes before moving to Monaco.

Levi Colwill

Levi Colwill is an English centre-back who plays for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on February 26, 2003, in Southampton, England, Colwill began his career in Chelsea’s youth academy. He gained valuable experience through loan spells at Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion before returning to Chelsea in 2022.

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on December 21, 1996, in Milton Keynes, Chilwell began his career at Leicester City, where he progressed through the youth ranks and made his senior debut. After a loan spell at Huddersfield Town, he established himself as a key player for Leicester before transferring to Chelsea in 2020. At Chelsea, he won the UEFA Champions League in his first season.

Reece James

Reece James is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Chelsea, where he also serves as captain, and the England national team. Born on December 8, 1999, in Redbridge, London, James joined Chelsea’s academy at a young age and turned professional in 2017. He had a successful loan spell at Wigan Athletic before establishing himself in Chelsea’s first team in 2019. Known for his athleticism and excellent crossing ability, James has won several major trophies with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Malo Gusto

Malo Gusto is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Chelsea and the France national team. Born on May 19, 2003, in Décines-Charpieu, France, Gusto began his youth career at AS Villefontaine before moving to Olympique Lyonnais, where he made his professional debut in 2021. Known for his speed and defensive skills, he quickly became a regular starter for Lyon. In January 2023, Gusto transferred to Chelsea FC squad, signing a contract until 2030.

Wesley Fofana

Wesley Fofana is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chelsea and the France national team. Born on December 17, 2000, in Marseille, Fofana began his youth career at various local clubs before joining Saint-Étienne’s academy in 2015. He made his professional debut for Saint-Étienne in 2019 and quickly impressed with his defensive skills. In 2020, he transferred to Leicester City, where he won the FA Cup in 2021. Fofana joined Chelsea FC squad in 2022, signing a long-term contract.

Josh Acheampong

Josh Acheampong is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on May 5, 2006, in London, Acheampong is of Ghanaian descent and joined Chelsea’s academy as an Under-8. He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in January 2024 and made his senior debut in May 2024. Known for his versatility, he can play as a right-back, centre-back, or wing-back.

Midfielders

The midfield is the engine room of Chelsea FC, home to players who combine creativity, vision, and defensive solidity. Over the years, Chelsea has boasted a mix of dynamic playmakers, tough tacklers, and box-to-box midfielders who have been pivotal in driving the team’s success in domestic and European competitions. The following ten (10) players constitutes the Blues’ midfielders:

Enzo Fernández

Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Argentina national team. Born on January 17, 2001, in San Martín, Buenos Aires, Fernández began his career at River Plate, where he made his first-team debut in 2019. After a successful loan spell at Defensa y Justicia, he returned to River Plate before moving to Benfica in 2022. His impressive performances at Benfica led to a transfer to Chelsea in January 2023 for a British-record fee. Fernández played a crucial role in Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup victory, earning the tournament’s Young Player Award.

Mykhailo Mudryk

Mykhailo Mudryk is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea and the Ukraine national team. Born on January 5, 2001, in Krasnohrad, Ukraine, Mudryk began his youth career at Metalist Kharkiv and Dnipro before joining Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy in 2016. He made his professional debut for Shakhtar in 2018 and had loan spells at Arsenal Kyiv and Desna Chernihiv. In January 2023, Mudryk transferred to Chelsea FC squad for a significant fee, making him the most expensive Ukrainian footballer.

Carney Chukwuemeka

Carney Chukwuemeka is an Austrian-born English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on October 20, 2003, in Eisenstadt, Austria, Chukwuemeka began his youth career at Northampton Town before moving to Aston Villa’s academy in 2016. He made his senior debut for Aston Villa in 2021 and quickly gained recognition for his talent. In August 2022, he transferred to Chelsea, signing a six-year contract.

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on May 6, 2002, in Manchester, Palmer began his career at Manchester City, where he made his senior debut in 2020. Known for his dribbling, playmaking, and composure, he helped Manchester City win the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 2023. In August 2023, he transferred to Chelsea for a significant fee. Palmer has represented England at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2023.

Moisés Caicedo

Moisés Caicedo is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Ecuador national team. Born on November 2, 2001, in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, Caicedo began his career at Independiente del Valle, where he made his professional debut in 2019. His performances caught the attention of Brighton & Hove Albion, leading to his transfer in 2021. After a brief loan spell at Beerschot, he returned to Brighton and became a key player. In August 2023, Caicedo joined Chelsea FC Squad for a record fee.

Cesare Casadei

Cesare Casadei is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Chelsea and the Italy national team. Born on January 10, 2003, in Ravenna, Italy, Casadei began his youth career at Cesena before moving to Inter Milan‘s academy in 2018. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning the national Under-17 championship in 2019. In August 2022, he transferred to Chelsea, initially playing for their Under-21 team. Casadei had loan spells at Reading and Leicester City before making his senior debut for Chelsea in January 2024.

Roméo Lavia

Roméo Lavia is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Chelsea and the Belgium national team. Born on January 6, 2004, in Brussels, Lavia began his youth career at Anderlecht before moving to Manchester City’s academy in 2020. He made his professional debut for Manchester City in 2021 before transferring to Southampton in 2022. After an impressive season at Southampton, he joined Chelsea FC Squad in August 2023 for a significant fee.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on September 6, 1998, in Nottingham, Dewsbury-Hall began his youth career at Leicester City, joining their academy in 2006. He made his senior debut for Leicester in 2020 and had loan spells at Blackpool and Luton Town, where he won multiple awards. Known for his work rate and passing ability, he became a key player for Leicester before transferring to Chelsea in July 2024.

Renato Veiga

Renato Veiga is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back, defensive midfielder, or centre-back for Chelsea and the Portugal national team. Born on July 29, 2003, in Lisbon, Veiga began his youth career at Sporting CP before moving to Real Massamá and then returning to Sporting CP. He made his professional debut for Sporting CP B in 2021 and had loan spells at FC Augsburg and FC Basel. In July 2024, he joined Chelsea FC Squad, signing a long-term contract.

Tyrique George

Tyrique George is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on February 4, 2006, in London, George joined Chelsea’s academy as an Under-8 and progressed through the ranks. He made his senior debut for Chelsea in August 2024 during a UEFA Conference League match against Servette. Known for his pace and dribbling skills, George has also represented England at various youth levels, including the U16, U17, U18, and U19 teams.

Forwards

Chelsea FC’s forwards are the driving force behind the team’s attacking prowess, known for their clinical finishing, creativity, and ability to produce moments of brilliance. From prolific goal-scorers to versatile wingers, the club has a rich history of forwards who have delivered decisive performances on both domestic and international stages. In the 2024/25 season, the following are the Chelsea FC forwards:

Noni Madueke

Noni Madueke is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on March 10, 2002, in Barnet, Greater London, Madueke began his youth career at Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur before moving to PSV Eindhoven in 2018. He made his senior debut for PSV in 2019 and quickly became known for his speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability. In January 2023, he transferred to Chelsea, where he has continued to impress with his performances.

Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea and the Senegal national team. Born on June 20, 2001, in Banjul, The Gambia, Jackson began his career at Casa Sports in Senegal before joining Villarreal in 2019. After a loan spell at Mirandés, he broke into Villarreal’s first team, making his La Liga debut in 2021. In 2023, he transferred to Chelsea FC squad for a significant fee, signing an eight-year contract.

Christopher Nkunku

Christopher Nkunku is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward, second striker, or attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the France national team. Born on November 14, 1997, in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, Nkunku began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won multiple domestic titles. In 2019, he moved to RB Leipzig, where he became one of the Bundesliga’s standout players, winning the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2021-22 and finishing as the league’s top scorer the following season. Nkunku joined Chelsea in 2023 for a significant fee and has continued to impress with his versatility and goal-scoring ability.

João Félix

João Félix is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Chelsea and the Portugal national team. Born on November 10, 1999, in Viseu, Portugal, Félix began his career at FC Porto’s youth academy before moving to Benfica, where he made his professional debut in 2018. His impressive performances at Benfica led to a record transfer to Atlético Madrid in 2019. After successful loan spells at Chelsea and Barcelona, he joined Chelsea permanently in 2024.

Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea, on loan from Manchester United, and the England national team. Born on March 25, 2000, in Camberwell, Greater London, Sancho began his youth career at Watford before moving to Manchester City’s academy. He signed his first senior contract with Borussia Dortmund in 2017, where he became a key player, winning the DFB-Pokal and finishing as the tournament’s top scorer in 2020-21. Sancho returned to England in 2021 to join Manchester United and later went on loan to Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.

Deivid Washington

Deivid Washington is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chelsea and the Brazil national team. Born on June 5, 2005, in Itumbiara, Brazil, he began his youth career at Grêmio before moving to Santos, where he made his professional debut in 2023. Known for his height, speed, and goal-scoring ability, Deivid quickly made an impact, scoring his first professional goal in a Série A match against Bahia.

Omari Kellyman

Omari Kellyman is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. Born on September 15, 2005, in Derby, England, Kellyman began his youth career at Derby County before moving to Aston Villa in 2022. He made his professional debut for Aston Villa in August 2023 during a UEFA Europa Conference League match. In June 2024, he signed and joined Chelsea FC squad where he continues to develop his skills.

Marc Guiu

Marc Guiu is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea and the Spain national team. Born on January 4, 2006, in Granollers, Spain, Guiu began his youth career at Penya Barcelonista Sant Celoni before joining Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy in 2013. He made his senior debut for Barcelona in 2023, scoring a memorable winning goal just 23 seconds after coming on as a substitute. In July 2024, Guiu transferred to Chelsea, signing a five-year contract.

This squad reflects Chelsea’s strategy of combining seasoned professionals with emerging talents, aiming for a successful campaign across all competitions. Each player brings unique skills and experiences, contributing to the team’s overall strength and versatility.