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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 11–20 of 37
  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 62/100 · Credible
    Borussia Dortmund→Chelsea FC

    Mathis Albert: Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    n-tv.de · 15 Oct
    Sources
    4 independent
    12 outlets · 13 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Bid
    €20m

    Chelsea hold a long-standing interest in Mathis Albert, but Manchester City are the favourites to sign the Borussia Dortmund winger, with several outlets putting the valuation around €20 million. TEAMtalk broke the…

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    FC Barcelona→Chelsea FC

    Xavi Espart: FC Barcelona to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    DeadlineDayLive · 10 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    3 outlets · 6 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Bid
    €20m–€80m

    Chelsea are monitoring right-back Xavi Espart. The Spanish defender has a contract at the Camp Nou running until June 2030.

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    Brighton & Hove Albion→Chelsea FC

    Yasin Ayari: Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 21 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    9 outlets · 10 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €49.1m

    Chelsea are monitoring Yasin Ayari as an alternative to Alex Scott, with several outlets describing the same outline: interest from Stamford Bridge while his Brighton contract talks have stalled. His listed contract…

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 28/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Chelsea FC

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    El Nacional · 9 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    5 outlets · 9 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Bid
    €50m

    El Nacional reported on 9 Oct that Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, are currently tracking Villarreal winger Alberto Moleiro. Sports Illustrated repeated the claim the same day, citing El Nacional.

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 44/100 · Under investigation
    Manchester City→Chelsea FC

    Rayan Cherki: Manchester City to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Ekrem Konur · 3 Oct
    Sources
    2 independent
    12 outlets · 13 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Reported fee
    €88.9m–€93.6m

    Chelsea are rekindling their pursuit of Manchester City attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, with several outlets describing a potential permanent move for the 2027 window. His contract at City runs to June 2030.

  • Logged 3d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    AS Monaco→Chelsea FC

    Paris Brunner: AS Monaco to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 28 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    5 outlets · 5 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea are monitoring Monaco striker Paris Brunner, whose contract runs to June 2028, and a January move is being discussed because the French club may need cash. TEAMtalk first reported on 28 Oct that Chelsea scouts…

  • Logged 3d agoDid not happen
    Cruzeiro EC U20→Chelsea FC

    Eduardo Pape: Cruzeiro EC U20 to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    UOL · 28 Apr
    Sources
    1 independent
    2 outlets · 2 articles
    Stage
    contact
    Fee
    Not reported

    UOL first reported the interest on 28 Apr, noting Chelsea had shown interest but no formal offer existed. Yahoo Sports echoed the story on 12 May, adding that both clubs have made enquiries and that Cruzeiro is seeking…

  • Logged 3d agoEvidence 50/100 · Under investigation
    Galatasaray→Chelsea FC

    Aleksey Batrakov: Galatasaray to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Sporx · 1 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    8 outlets · 8 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are all reported to be tracking Aleksey Batrakov at Galatasaray; his contract runs to 2031. On 1 Oct Sporx said United and Chelsea would send scouts to the…

  • Logged 5d agoEvidence 49/100 · Under investigation
    Crystal Palace→Chelsea FC

    Tyrick Mitchell: Crystal Palace to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    CaughtOffside · 22 Sep
    Sources
    3 independent
    6 outlets · 7 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Chelsea are reported interested in Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell ahead of a January move. Reports describe monitoring and an attraction to securing him without a large transfer fee.

  • Logged 5d agoSuperseded
    AS Monaco→Chelsea FC

    Lamine Camara: AS Monaco to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    Standard Sport · 31 Aug
    Sources
    3 independent
    10 outlets · 13 articles
    Stage
    negotiation
    Bid
    €45m

    Chelsea are monitoring Lamine Camara for a January move, with sustained interest reported rather than an active bid. His contract at Monaco runs to 2029.

Club data updated 7d ago