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Chelsea FC

Chelsea Football Club

SW6 1HS London, EnglandPremier League · tier 1Founded 10 March 1905Colours
www.chelseafc.com ↗Fulham Road, SW6 1HS London, England+44 (20) 73869
Squad
28 players
avg age 24.5
Foreigners
18
64% of the squad
Internationals
17
called up by their country
League position
4 / 20
16 pts · 9 played · 2026/27
Stadium
Stamford Bridge
40,044 seats
Manager
Xabi Alonso
Transfer balance
+€37m
season 2026/27

Squad

28 players
PlayerAgeContract
Goalkeepers · 4
Mike PendersGoalkeeper21Jun 2032
Emiliano MartínezGoalkeeperBroken jaw - Return unknown34Jun 2029
Gabriel SloninaGoalkeeper22Jun 2028
Teddy Sharman-LoweGoalkeeper23Jun 2028
Defenders · 10
Maxence LacroixCentre-Back26Jun 2032
Reece JamesRight-BackTeam captain; Knee surgery - Return expected on 01/01/202727Jun 2032
Levi ColwillCentre-Back23Jun 2029
Jorrel HatoLeft-Back20Jun 2032
Marco PalestraRight-Back21Jun 2033
Malo GustoRight-Back23Jun 2030
Wesley FofanaCentre-Back25Jun 2029
Josh AcheampongCentre-Back20Jun 2029
Pep ChavarríaLeft-Backunknown injury - Return unknown28Jun 2031
Aarón AnselminoCentre-Back21Jun 2031
Midfielders · 7
Morgan RogersAttacking Midfield24Jun 2033
Cole PalmerAttacking Midfield24Jun 2034
Moisés CaicedoDefensive Midfield25Jun 2033
Valentín BarcoCentral Midfield22Jun 2033
Roméo LaviaDefensive Midfield22Jun 2030
Mahdi Nicoll-JazuliCentral Midfield16Jun 2028
Jordan HendersonCentral Midfield36Jun 2028
Forwards · 7
João PedroCentre-Forward25Jun 2034
EstêvãoRight Winger19Jun 2033
Pedro NetoRight Winger26Jun 2032
Geovany QuendaRight Winger19Jun 2034
Jamie GittensLeft WingerAnkle injury - Return expected on 30/10/202622Jun 2032
Emmanuel EmeghaCentre-ForwardFitness - Return expected on 30/10/202623Jun 2033
Danny WelbeckCentre-Forward35Jun 2028

Amber contract dates mean the contract ends within 12 months.

Transfers

Season 2026/27
Spent
€407.5m
18 arrivals
Received
€444.5m
20 departures
Net balance
+€37m
received − spent

Arrivals · 18

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Departures · 20

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Manager & staff

90 people
Manager
Xabi Alonso
Spain · 44 y/o
Appointed 1 July 2026
Contract until 30 June 2030

Coaching Staff · 26

  • Bernardo CuevaOpponent AnalystMexico
  • Calum McFarlaneAssistant ManagerEngland
  • Beñat LabaienAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Sebastián ParrillaAssistant ManagerArgentina
  • Alberto EncinasAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Francisco SueiroMatch AnalystSpain
  • Josh HarfootMatch AnalystWales
  • Sam StevensMatch AnalystEngland
  • Miguel MuñozMatch AnalystSpain
  • James RussellGoalkeeping CoachEngland
  • Bryce CavanaghPerformance ManagerAustralia
  • Elliot Ferguson-DillonPerformance ManagerEngland
  • Richard AkenheadPerformance ManagerEngland
  • Tom TaylorPerformance ManagerEngland
  • Jamie SellersPerformance ManagerEngland
  • Ismael CamenforteAthletic CoachSpain
  • Austin MacPheeTechnical CoachScotland
  • André ReisTechnical CoachPortugal
  • Willie IsaCoordination coachNew Zealand
  • Woody DewarChief AnalystEngland
  • Matthew HallamVideo AnalystEngland
  • Tom KingVideo AnalystEngland
  • Ady McGleishVideo AnalystEngland
  • Huxley Barnacle-BestVideo AnalystEngland
  • Max Vogelsang-SzczupakVideo AnalystEngland
Scouting · 35
  • Tony WhiteScoutJamaica
  • Bruno Saint AndréScoutFrance
  • Claudio DamianiScoutItaly
  • Ismael PovedaScoutSpain
  • Ruben SammutScoutScotland
  • Alysson MarinsScoutBrazil
  • Jeremy LeydeScoutEngland
  • Karou CalamyScoutNorway
  • Carlos Eduardo Arrisa VargasScoutBrazil
  • Seyi OlofinjanaScoutNigeria
  • Achirou GaohScoutNiger
  • Tom TaiwoScoutEngland
  • Billy ClarkeScoutIreland
  • Fred HamYouth ScoutEngland
  • Alexander GarcevScoutEngland
  • Andrew CousinsHead of ScoutingIreland
  • Carlo CudiciniLoan Player ManagerItaly
  • Ross TurnbullLoan Player ManagerEngland
  • Josh MarshLoan Player ManagerWales
  • Charlie HuttonScoutEngland
  • Ross TurnbullScout GoalkeepingEngland
  • Gary WoodsScout GoalkeepingEngland
  • Delroy EbanksHead of Youth ScoutingEngland
  • Jay MarshallHead of Youth ScoutingEngland
  • David WilsonYouth Scouting Co-ordinatorEngland
  • Ayo DurojaiyeYouth Scouting Co-ordinatorEngland
  • Jason KennedyYouth Scouting Co-ordinatorEngland
  • John TweedyYouth ScoutEngland
  • Ross ThorpeYouth ScoutEngland
  • Gary WoodsYouth ScoutEngland
  • Mark ToddYouth ScoutNorthern Ireland
  • Brian MustillYouth ScoutEngland
  • Ali GarreYouth ScoutEngland
  • Jason KennedyYouth ScoutEngland
  • Fiona ArmfieldNachwuchsscoutEngland
Medical department · 12
  • Stuart VaughanPhysiotherapistEngland
  • Martin BakerPhysiotherapistEngland
  • Ed RichmondPhysiotherapistEngland
  • Ben MacdonaldPhysiotherapistEngland
  • Chris SearleSports ScientistEngland
  • Nick ChaddSports ScientistEngland
  • Sam BowhaySports ScientistEngland
  • Craig RobertsHead of MedicalSouth Africa
  • Stephen LewisClub DoctorEngland
  • Andrew ShafikClub DoctorEngland
  • Meirion JonesMedical Director PhysiotherapyEngland
  • Stu SullivanPhysiotherapistEngland
Board of Directors · 3
  • Hansjörg WyssInvestorSwitzerland
  • Behdad EghbaliOwnerUnited States
  • José E. FelicianoOwnerUnited States
Management · 5
  • Paul WinstanleySporting DirectorEngland
  • David FallowsSporting DirectorEngland
  • Joe ShieldsDirector of Professional Football and ScoutEngland
  • Sam JewellDirector of Professional Football and ScoutEngland
  • Glenn van der KraanDirector of DevelopmentNetherlands
Other · 4
  • Carlo CudiciniClub representativeItaly
  • Roberto Di MatteoClub representativeItaly
  • Jimmy Floyd HasselbainkClub representativeNetherlands
  • Joe ColeClub representativeEngland
Youth · 5
  • Jack FrancisAcademy ManagerEngland
  • Hassan SulaimanTrainer scoutEngland
  • David MartinAcademy Goalkeeping coordinatorEngland
  • Ben RobertsGoalkeeping Co-ordinatorEngland
  • John TerryAcademy StaffEngland

Honours

36 titles
  • 8×FA Cup Winner17/18 · 11/12 · 09/10 · 08/09 · 06/07 · +3
  • 6×English Champion16/17 · 14/15 · 09/10 · 05/06 · 04/05 · +1
  • 5×English League Cup winner14/15 · 06/07 · 04/05 · 97/98 · 64/65
  • 4×English Supercup Winner09/10 · 05/06 · 00/01 · 55/56
  • 2×FIFA Club World Cup winner2025 · 21/22
  • 2×UEFA Champions League winner20/21 · 11/12
  • 2×UEFA Supercup Winner21/22 · 98/99
  • 2×Europa League Winner18/19 · 12/13
  • 2×Cup Winners Cup Winner97/98 · 70/71
  • 2×English 2nd tier champion88/89 · 83/84
  • 1×Conference League winner24/25

Dossiers linked to Chelsea FC

Showing 1–10 of 37
  • Logged 30 mins agoEvidence 64/100 · Credible
    Como 1907→Chelsea FC

    Jacobo Ramón: Como 1907 to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    The Athletic · 24 Jun
    Sources
    6 independent
    17 outlets · 22 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Release clause
    €9m–€9m

    Chelsea are interested in Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, with several outlets reporting the move in October. His contract at Como runs to 2030. The story began on 24 June, when The Athletic and TEAMtalk said Chelsea…

  • Logged 58 mins agoEvidence 62/100 · Credible
    FC Barcelona→Chelsea FC

    Jules Koundé: FC Barcelona to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Ekrem Konur · 14 Feb
    Sources
    6 independent
    26 outlets · 37 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €50m–€70m

    The story: Barcelona are open to letting Jules Koundé leave in January to raise funds, with Chelsea having registered interest. CaughtOffside reported on 2 Oct that Barcelona are open to selling him for the right price…

  • Logged 5h agoEvidence 23/100 · Speculative
    Manchester City→Chelsea FC

    Erling Haaland: Manchester City to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Fichajes.net · 28 Sep
    Sources
    1 independent
    2 outlets · 2 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    BBC Sport (29 September) reports Chelsea monitor Haaland's situation at Man City amid possible sanctions. Fichajes.net (28 September) says Chelsea is closely monitoring Manchester City's potential sanctions to sign…

  • Logged 7h agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    AC Monza→Chelsea FC

    Gustavo Varela: AC Monza to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 2 Nov
    Sources
    1 independent
    2 outlets · 2 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea and Tottenham watched Monza forward Gustavo Varela in Italy on Saturday, with both clubs monitoring the Portuguese centre-forward after a strong Serie A start. YSScores reported that Tottenham and Chelsea have…

  • Logged 23h agoEvidence 50/100 · Under investigation
    RC Strasbourg Alsace→Chelsea FC

    Gessime Yassine: RC Strasbourg Alsace to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Ouest-France · 17 Sep
    Sources
    5 independent
    10 outlets · 12 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea are linked with Strasbourg right winger Gessime Yassine, with reports describing interest and advanced talks rather than a completed deal. His contract at RC Strasbourg Alsace runs to 30 June 2030.

  • Logged 1d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    Brighton & Hove Albion→Chelsea FC

    Luka Vuskovic: Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 28 Mar
    Sources
    1 independent
    5 outlets · 5 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €60m

    Chelsea have flagged Brighton centre-back Luka Vuskovic as a transfer target. Goal reports the club have identified him as a priority, while The Football Faithful and EPL Index say Chelsea have checked on his progress.

  • Logged 1d agoEvidence 20/100 · Speculative
    Everton FC→Chelsea FC

    Jarrad Branthwaite: Everton FC to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    No first-hand report
    Sources
    0 independent
    2 outlets · 3 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea are monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite, with several outlets describing the same picture: the London club remain keen admirers of the Everton centre‑back while Manchester United are also in the frame. His contract at…

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 49/100 · Under investigation
    FC Barcelona→Chelsea FC

    Frenkie de Jong: FC Barcelona to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Sport · 9 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    9 outlets · 14 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €58.5m–€60m

    Chelsea are weighing a January move for Frenkie de Jong. Reports suggest the London club views him as a replacement for Enzo Fernández.

Club data updated 7d ago