Attack-minded English left-back whose overlapping runs and delivery made him a key part of Chelsea's Champions League-winning side.
Benjamin James Chilwell was born in Milton Keynes on 21 December 1996. He came through Leicester City's academy and was part of their remarkable rise, earning a move to Chelsea in 2020 for £50 million. An energetic, technically proficient left-back, he was a key performer in Chelsea's Champions League triumph in 2021, playing every minute of the knockout rounds. He has been hampered by a serious ACL injury and subsequent fitness issues. He earned over 20 England caps. At Leicester, he won the FA Cup in 2021.
Champions League 2021
He played every minute of Chelsea's Champions League knockout round matches in their run to the 2021 title.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Champions League 2021
- Club World Cup 2022
- FA Cup 2021