Chelsea have 30 players in their 2026/27 squad: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 8 midfielders, 8 forwards. The average age is 22.7.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Martínez | 33 |
| 28 | T. Sharman-Lowe | 22 |
| 39 | M. Penders | 20 |
| 44 | G. Słonina | 21 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | M. Palestra | 20 |
| 3 | W. Fofana | 25 |
| 5 | M. Lacroix | 25 |
| 6 | L. Colwill | 22 |
| 21 | J. Hato | 19 |
| 24 | R. James | 26 |
| 27 | M. Gusto | 22 |
| 29 | Pep Chavarría | 27 |
| 30 | A. Anselmino | 20 |
| 34 | Joshua Kofi Acheampong | 19 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | V. Barco | 21 |
| 6 | R. Watson | 16 |
| 10 | M. Nicoll-Jazuli | 15 |
| 10 | C. Palmer | 23 |
| 14 | J. Henderson | 35 |
| 17 | M. Rogers | 23 |
| 25 | M. Caicedo | 24 |
| 45 | R. Lavia | 21 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pedro Neto | 26 |
| 9 | João Pedro | 24 |
| 11 | J. Bynoe-Gittens | 21 |
| 18 | M. Eboue | 16 |
| 18 | D. Welbeck | 35 |
| 22 | E. Emegha | 22 |
| 23 | Geovany Tcherno Quenda | 19 |
| 41 | Estêvão | 18 |
Chelsea manager
Xabi Alonso (Spain, aged 44) is the Chelsea head coach since 2026.
Chelsea key players this season
Chelsea players among the Premier League scoring and assist leaders:
- João Pedro: 3 goals, 3 assists
- M. Rogers: 3 goals, 1 assists
- C. Palmer: 2 goals, 2 assists
- J. Hato: 0 goals, 2 assists
When does Chelsea play next?
Chelsea’s next match is Chelsea vs Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: NBC, USA Network and Peacock (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
- Canada: Fubo (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- Australia: Stan Sport and Channel 9 / 9Now (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 AM AEDT)
Chelsea stadium
Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge in London (capacity 41,841).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Chelsea squad?
Chelsea have 30 registered players: 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 8 midfielders, 8 forwards.
Who is the Chelsea manager?
Xabi Alonso is the Chelsea head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Chelsea?
M. Nicoll-Jazuli, aged 15.
Who is the oldest player at Chelsea?
J. Henderson, aged 35.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET