Ben Chilwell

Footballer, UEFA Champions League winner

Ben Chilwell - Footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
Born

December 21st, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer played as a left-back for Chelsea in the Premier League. Developed through the youth system at Leicester City, made first-team debut in 2015. Contributed to Leicester's historic Premier League title in 2016. Transferred to Chelsea in 2020, where played a key role in securing the UEFA Champions League title in 2021. Additionally represented England at various youth levels before making senior national team debut in 2020.

Won the Premier League with Leicester City

Secured the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea

Debuted for the England national team

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