Chelsea Academy Players

Chelsea Football Club Academy: A Comprehensive Guide

Chelsea Football Club Academy Overview

Chelsea Football Club operates a football academy for age groups Under-9 through to Under-21. In 2016, the Academy was awarded Category One status following an independent audit by the Premier League.

The Academy is the under-18 team of Chelsea Football Club and is a member of the Professional U18 Development League.

They have won the FA Youth Cup nine times, the most recent being in 2022.

Chelsea Football Club Academy: Development

A study by Chelsea Football Club revealed that 11 new scholars have arrived at Cobham for pre-season training with the Under-18s after signing their agreements.

2022-23 Chelsea Academy Scholars

Meet the group of 16 new scholars who have arrived back at Cobham ahead of the new campaign and signed their professional contracts:

• Jude Soonsup-Bell
• Mason Burstow
• Josh Acheampong
• Edwin Andersson
• Tudor Mendel-Idowu
• Leo Castledine
• Callum James
• Frankie Wilson
• Harrison McMahon
• Jayden Wareham
• Joseph Haigh
• Reece Gray
• Bradley Mayo
• Will Alves
• Max Woltman
• Hafid Didi