Ben Chilwell
Born: December 21, 1996 (age 27)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Bedford, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Left-back
Team: Chelsea (no. 21)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2015-2020 | Leicester City |
→ 2015-2016 | Huddersfield Town (loan) | |
2020- | Chelsea |
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'plan clearout' with 12 players lined up for summer exit
Chelsea's summer overhaul is well underway and the Blues are reportedly prepared to sell as many as 12 players should they receive suitable offers for them.
20:34
![Leicester City's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on January 30, 2024 Leicester City's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on January 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea lineup vs. Celtic: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's pre-season friendly with Celtic.
Jul 25, 14:49
![Chelsea celebrate scoring a goal against Wrexham on July 25, 2024. Chelsea celebrate scoring a goal against Wrexham on July 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Chelsea and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 14:38
![Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt on June 16, 2024 Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Manchester United this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 17, 18:57
![Spain defender Marc Cucurella after win over England in Euro 2024 final on July 14, 2024. Spain defender Marc Cucurella after win over England in Euro 2024 final on July 14, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea defender Cucurella responds to Neville jibe after Spain Euro 2024 triumph
Spain star Marc Cucurella - having helped his country to Euro 2024 success - takes to social media to respond to criticism from pundit Gary Neville.
Jul 15, 10:14
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Portuguese youngster signs for Blues on long-term contract
Chelsea confirm the signing of Basel player Renato Veiga on a long-term contract.
Jul 12, 17:28
![Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on May 11, 2024 Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Agent gives update on Cucurella future amid Spain displays
The agent of Marc Cucurella provides an update on the Chelsea defender's future on the back of his impressive performances for Spain at Euro 2024.
Jul 11, 12:06
![England's Luke Shaw pictured on July 8, 2024 England's Luke Shaw pictured on July 8, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Luke Shaw provides huge injury update before Euro 2024 semi-final
England left-back Luke Shaw insists that he is ready to start and play the full 90 minutes in the Three Lions' Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 16:31
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues closing on €14m deal for Portuguese youngster?
Chelsea are allegedly closing in on the signing of a versatile Portuguese 20-year-old in a deal that could be completed in a matter of hours.
Jul 5, 17:09
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Defender 'facing uncertain future' under Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca may reportedly be open to parting ways with at least one of his English defenders during the summer transfer window.
Jul 4, 15:38
![Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024 Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate reveals Luke Shaw availability for England's clash with Slovenia
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw will miss Tuesday's Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia.
Jun 25, 00:05
![France's Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring their first goal with Kylian Mbappe and Theo Hernandez on September 7, 2023 France's Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring their first goal with Kylian Mbappe and Theo Hernandez on September 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'battling' Bayern Munich for £60m-rated Frenchman
Chelsea reportedly show an interest in signing AC Milan's France international Theo Hernandez as Enzo Maresca seeks to bolster his left-back options.
Jun 22, 09:21
![Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024 Luke Shaw of England during the UEFA European Championships match at Arena Aufschalke on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England suffer Euro 2024 injury setback as Luke Shaw misses first-team training
England left-back Luke Shaw was not a part of the Three Lions' main training group on Friday, raising concerns that his expected comeback could face further delays.
Jun 21, 20:37
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their third goal with Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer on February 28, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their third goal with Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer on February 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'to perform U-turn' on 24-year-old star amid Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur links
Chelsea are reportedly considering a U-turn in their decision to sell Conor Gallagher amid interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jun 13, 20:50
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Haaland, De Jong, Courtois: The best XI of players absent from Euro 2024
Sports Mole selects a best XI of players who will not feature at Euro 2024, including Erling Haaland, Frenkie de Jong and Thibaut Courtois.
Jun 12, 10:58
![Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Shaw on January 28, 2024 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Shaw on January 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United defender "partly" blames medical staff for injury nightmare
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says that the Red Devils' medical staff are "partly" to blame for the injury that almost extinguished his Euro 2024 dreams.
Jun 9, 08:34
![Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 1, 2024 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England name Euro 2024 squad - Who makes the cut? Who misses out?
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms his 26-man final squad for Euro 2024, with Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson among the players missing out.
Jun 8, 21:45
![Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022 Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Jun 8, 21:33
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their second goal on April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa 'dealt blow' in Conor Gallagher pursuit
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are reportedly each dealt a blow in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Jun 7, 09:13
![England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on October 13, 2023 England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England at Euro 2024 - Who is in and out of Gareth Southgate's squad?
Sports Mole takes a look at the main contenders and the hopeful outsiders who made Gareth Southgate's final England squad for Euro 2024.
Jun 6, 20:37
![Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison reacts on July 26, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison reacts on July 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Maddison out of England Euro 2024 squad: Who else could Gareth Southgate snub?
Following the news that James Maddison is out of England's final squad for Euro 2024, Sports Mole looks at the other players who could be snubbed by Gareth Southgate.
Jun 6, 10:31
![Leicester City's manager Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2024 Leicester City's manager Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Enzo Maresca 'will not have control over transfers as Chelsea set target areas to improve'
Incoming Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will reportedly only have a partial input on transfers when he arrives at Stamford Bridge.
May 29, 15:42
![Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Shaw on January 28, 2024 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Shaw on January 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United man issues injury update ahead of England's Euro 2024 campaign
Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw issues an injury update ahead of Euro 2024 following a "frustrating" 2023-24 campaign.
May 28, 13:11
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after the match on December 24, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after the match on December 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Conor Gallagher 'edging closer to Chelsea exit'
Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah are allegedly edging closer to being sold by Chelsea during the early part of the summer transfer window.
May 24, 09:57
![England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023 England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England at Euro 2024: Sports Mole's writers pick their final 26-man squads for the Three Lions
With attention now firmly turning to Euro 2024, the Sports Mole team selects who they believe should make Gareth Southgate's final England squad.
May 23, 16:28
![England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023 England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
When will England's Euro 2024 squad be announced?
Sports Mole looks at when England's Euro 2024 squad was announced and which players were called up to Gareth Southgate's 26-man troupe.
May 22, 17:52
![England manager Gareth Southgate reacts on March 23, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate reacts on March 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"He's a long shot" - Manchester United defender a major doubt for Euro 2024
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is a "long shot" for Euro 2024, despite including him in his training squad.
May 21, 14:58
![England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023 England manager Gareth Southgate before the match on November 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United man 'set to be included in England's preliminary Euro 2024 squad'
England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly expected to include an injury-hit Manchester United player in his preliminary squad for Euro 2024.
May 21, 08:55
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Bournemouth
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 17, 19:28
![Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024 Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 38: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 38, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 17, 16:51
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 6, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"He had a setback" - Erik ten Hag delivers negative injury update on 28-year-old
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says that Luke Shaw has "had a setback" in his recovery from a muscular problem.
May 16, 17:50
![Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023 Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Two Chelsea defenders 'on Manchester United's radar'
Chelsea's defensive duo Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell are of interest to Manchester United, according to a report.
May 16, 16:48
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea.
May 14, 19:45
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea handed double fitness boost ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion game
Chelsea are handed a double fitness boost ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 14, 12:56
![Co-owner and Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly reacts after the match on March 11, 2024 Co-owner and Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly reacts after the match on March 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'identify areas to strengthen in summer transfer window'
Chelsea are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad in four key positions ahead of the 2024-25 season.
May 13, 23:39
![Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their second goal on May 11, 2024 Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their second goal on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 13, 10:55
![Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 13, 10:46
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka - Chelsea injury news and return dates before Brighton & Hove Albion clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 12, 11:45
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 11, 13:12
![Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.
May 10, 17:30