Trevoh Chalobah

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on July 5, 1999, Trevoh Chalobah moved to England at age two, growing up in Gipsy Hill, London. He joined Chelsea’s Academy as an Under-9 and progressed through its youth ranks, signing his first professional contract in March 2018. Chalobah’s academy career at Chelsea included winning the UEFA Youth League (2015–16), the FA Youth Cup (2015–16, 2016–17), and the Under-18 Premier League (2016–17). His professional journey began with loan spells at Ipswich Town (2018–2019), Huddersfield Town (2019–2020), and French side Lorient (2020–2021). These experiences allowed him to gain senior football exposure, playing primarily as a central midfielder before establishing himself as a centre-back.

Chalobah made his senior debut for Chelsea in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup, securing a victory against Villarreal. He scored his first Premier League goal in his debut match against Crystal Palace, making an immediate impact on the first team. He went on to score his first UEFA Champions League goal against Juventus in November 2021 and signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2026. Prior to his full England international call-up in 2025, Chalobah represented England at various youth levels, captaining the Under-16, Under-17, Under-19, and Under-20 teams. He was part of the England U19 squad that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2017.

His career includes notable achievements such as winning the UEFA Super Cup (2021), the FIFA Club World Cup (2021, 2025), and the UEFA Conference League (2024–25) with Chelsea. A loan move to Crystal Palace in August 2024 saw him score three goals in twelve Premier League appearances before being recalled by Chelsea in January 2025 due to defensive injuries. Chalobah continued to be a regular starter, making his 100th appearance for Chelsea at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, where the team memorably secured the trophy.