Chelsea FC Under-19s 2018/2019
Chelsea FC Under-19 team. Chelsea FC Under-19s squad 2018-19.
What do we know about Chelsea FC u-19 team? How are the players who play for Chelsea FC u-19 team? How many of the Chelsea FC U-19 squad players do you know? Let us delve a little into the past to know about them.
Chelsea have always been a club who have been competitive in the English league. However, their major breakthrough came with the change of ownership when Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich took over the club in 2003.
Prior to his ownership Chelsea were fighting for a mid-table or sometimes European spot in the English top division. However, with him coming to the club, there was an influx of investment and the Blues suddenly became a powerhouse of the English Premier League overnight.
While legends like John Terry came through the club, other champions like Petr Cech, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Claude Makelele were bought to make Chelsea a force to reckon with.
And boy did they perform. Two back to back league titles, along with domestic cup trophies and Champions League ventures wrongly ended by poor refereeing saw Chelsea become a diamond team in Europe.
But it was all done in the back of a massive investment at the club which was evident from Roman’s money and the influx of new players coming in.
Surely the club realised, that they will not be able to keep up this investment if they were to match the desire of winning trophies throughout decades.
Thus came into the concept the idea of building stars rather than buying them. A fantastic youth academy with perfect scouting network and facilities was set up.
The Blues were serious about their approach of brewing talent rather than buying it and boy did they produce. Here we will take a look at the current Chelsea FC U-19 team for the season of 2018-19. The Chelsea U-19 team 2018-19 has a lot of talent.
Chelsea FC U-19 team 2018/2019 squad list
Chelsea FC U-19 team
Jamie Cumming
Jamie Cumming, the keeper was brought in from Eastleigh during the under 8 training development programe and has been with us ever since.
Marcin Bulka
The tall, lanky goalie from FCB Escola Varsovia in his home country Poland joined the Blues in the summer of 2016. Despite being tall he is known for his agility.
Nicolas Tie
Joined the club in 2016 and was brought in from France.
Karlo Ziger
One of our latest recruits, he joined us in 2017 from Croatia.
Trevoh Chalobah
A serial winner of the FA Cup in both 2016 and 2017, he has been one of our bright stars.
Ethan Ampadu
Already a senior international player for Wales, he was signed from Exeter City in the first division. He has already rubbed shoulders with the big boys of the club and is a part of the first team as well on certain matchdays. Plays for all the other teams like u-21 and u-23 as well.
Joseph Colley
A solid Swedish defender who joined us in 2015.
Josh Grant
Nothing like a local lad who has risen through the ranks at the club.
Reece James
A versatile player who can play as both defender and midfielder, he has been at the club since the age of 6!
Jon Panzo
An extremely talented midfielder who was a part of the England u-17 team which won the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Marc Guehi
He’s from Ivory Coast by birth but has a British passport and has played for the country for the u18 team in England.
Marcel Lavinier
An youth academy development programme product, he has come from the under 8 program.
Jack Wakely
A soldi and powerful centre-back, he joined us from High Wycombe.
Cole Dasilva
Another versatile player who can play as a winger and a defender.
Dujon Sterling
A solid U19 international for England.
Juan Castillo
He is from the esteemed academy of Ajax and many believe he is an exciting talent
Tariq Lamptey
He joined us at the age of 7 and has been at the club ever since.
Luke Mccormick
Another long term player at the club after joining us at the age of 6.
Clinton Mola
Another internaitonal player for England at an U17 level, he is highly rated.
Tariq Uwakwe
A promising talent as he played for the youth team while only aged 16.
Conor Gallagher
Joined the club at the age of 6.
Jon Russell
A Lampard-ish type player and has been at the club since the of 6.
George Mceachran
A talented attacking midfielder.
Jacob Maddox
Another highly rated attacking midfielder.
Billy Gilmour
A steal from Rangers in 2017.
Callum Hudson-Odoi
More on him later
Harvey St Clair
A winger who can play as number 10 as well.
Charlie Brown
Reminds us of the Robben or Duff days, lethal left foot.
Daishawn Redan
Another youth product of Ajax, joined us in 2017.
Martell Taylor-Crossdale
A competent u-18 striker, he has potential.
Full U19 Chelsea Squad details table
| Player | Position | Age |
| Nicolas Tie* | Keeper | Oct 4, 1999 (18) |
| Marcin Bulka* | Keeper | Feb 13, 2001 (17) |
| Karlo Ziger* | Keeper | May 11, 2001 (16) |
| Jake Askew* | Keeper | Feb 8, 2002 (16) |
| Jordan Aina* | Defence | Dec 10, 2001 (16) |
| Ethan Ampadu* | Centre-back | Sep 14, 2000 (17) |
| Joseph Colley* | Centre-back | Apr 13, 1999 (19) |
| Trevoh Chalobah* | Centre-back | Jul 5, 1999 (18) |
| Marc Guehi* | Centre-back | Jul 13, 2000 (17) |
| Jonathan Panzo* | Centre-back | Oct 25, 2000 (17) |
| Joshua Grant* | Centre-Back | Oct 11, 1998 (19) |
| Dynel Simeu* | Centre-Back | Mar 13, 2002 (16) |
| Jack Wakely* | Centre-Back | Oct 25, 2000 (17) |
| Cole Dasilva | Left-Back | May 11, 1999 (18) |
| Juan Castillo* | Left-Back | Jan 13, 2000 (18) |
| Dujon Sterling* | Right-Back | Oct 24, 1999 (18) |
| Marcel Lavinier* | Right-Back | Dec 16, 2000 (17) |
| Reece James* | Right-Back | Dec 8, 1999 (18) |
| Tariq Lamptey* | Right-Back | Sep 30, 2000 (17) |
| Ben Elliott* | Midfield | Nov 15, 2002 (15) |
| Conor Gallagher* | Defensive Midfield | Feb 6, 2000 (18) |
| Jacob Maddox* | Central Midfield | Nov 3, 1998 (19) |
| Tariq Uwakwe* | Central Midfield | Nov 19, 1999 (18) |
| Luke McCormick* | Central Midfield | Jan 21, 1999 (19) |
| Billy Gilmour* | Central Midfield | Jun 11, 2001 (16) |
| Jonathan Russell* | Central Midfield | Oct 9, 2000 (17) |
| Clinton Mola* | Left Midfield | Mar 15, 2001 (17) |
| George McEachran* | Attacking Midfield | Aug 30, 2000 (17) |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi* | Attacking Midfield | Nov 7, 2000 (17) |
| Faustino Anjorin* | Attacking Midfield | Nov 23, 2001 (16) |
| Harvey St Clair* | Left Wing | Oct 13, 1998 (19) |
| Martell Taylor-Crossdale* | Centre-Forward | Dec 26, 1999 (18) |
| Daishawn Redan* | Centre-Forward | Feb 2, 2001 (17) |
| Charlie Brown* | Centre-Forward | Sep 23, 1999 (18) |
Players who have cracked the first team
Callum Hudson-Odoi
The young u-17 FIFA World Cup has made a big impact since breaking into the team from last season under Antonio Conte. He made an instant impression and has growed in stature ever since.
The flashy winger was enrolled into the first team this season under Sarri. However, the new boss has chosen to play Pedro and Willian ahead of Callum Hudson-Odoi. That however, has not stopped the winger from making an impression.
His limited chances which came in the Europa League and the Carling Cup has seen the young winger create a major impression on fans and pundits around Europe. He has become a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge as he is a local boy who knows the club inside out.
His good mature play with excellent ball control saw interest in him develop in the summer as many clubs wanted to take him away. One in fact made a clear desire about wanting him. It was Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians submitted multiple bids only to be turned down bu Chelsea. Later on even the player submitted a transfer request, reportedly but was turned down from making a move as Chelsea believe they have a future with Odoi.
He now remains in the club with a year to go on his contract.
Ethan Ampadu
This is another youngster who has done brilliantly. He is a versatile player who can play as a centre back, a centre midfielder or a full back depending on his team’s needs. However, he is yet to make an impact on the big stage but is one with a bright future ahead for Chelsea.
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