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Joshua Kofi Acheampong (born 5 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Chelsea. He has represented England as a youth international at multiple levels.
Early life
Born in London, Acheampong is of Ghanaian descent. He first joined Chelsea's academy as an Under-8.
Club career
On 3 January 2024, Acheampong signed his first professional contract with Chelsea. Acheampong was included in a match-day squad for the Chelsea men's senior team for the first time on 11 March 2024, being named amongst the substitutes in the Premier League match against Newcastle United; however, he ultimately went unused in that game. On 2 May 2024, three days before his 18th birthday, Acheampong made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute of a 2–0 Chelsea victory at Stamford Bridge over their London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
International career
In May 2023, Acheampong was a member of the England under-17 squad that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. In November 2023 he was selected to represent England at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored a goal in their opening game against New Caledonia.
On 4 September 2024, Acheampong made his England U19 debut against Italy in Nedelišće.
On 10 October, Acheampong made his U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Italy in Frosinone.
Career statistics
As of match played 24 September 2024
Honours
Chelsea U18s
Southern Champion: 2023–24
England U18s
2024 U18 Pinatar Super Cup
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Chelsea F.C.
- Piala Dunia U-17 FIFA 2023
- Chelsea F.C. U-21 dan Akademi
- Chelsea F.C. musim 2024–2025
- Skuad Piala Dunia U-17 FIFA 2023
- Chelsea F.C. musim 2023–2024
- Josh Acheampong
- 2023–24 Chelsea F.C. season
- 2024–25 Chelsea F.C. season
- Chelsea F.C. Development Squad and Academy
- Chelsea F.C.
- England national under-19 football team
- England national under-20 football team
- 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup
- 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup squads
- 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship squads
