Levi Colwill
![]() Colwill playing for England U17 in 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill[1] | ||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 26 February 2003 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Southampton, England | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Centre back, left-back[2][3] | ||||||||||||||||
Team information | |||||||||||||||||
Current team | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
Number | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
–2021 | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
2021– | Chelsea | 23 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2021–2022 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 29 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
2022–2023 | → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 17 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
2018–2019 | England U16 | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2019 | England U17 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2021 | England U19 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
2022– | England U21 | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
2023– | England | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:41, 2 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 13 October 2023 (UTC) |
Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill (born 26 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back or left back for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Early and personal life
[edit]Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill was born on 26 February 2003[4] in Southampton, Hampshire.[5]
Colwill's uncles, Barry and Byron Mason, won the 2014 FA Vase final with Sholing, with Colwill walking out at Wembley Stadium as a mascot.[6] Another uncle, Daniel Mason, also plays for Sholing and works for Southampton.[7][8]
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Next_Generation_Trophy_2018_-Erster_Tag_16.jpg/170px-Next_Generation_Trophy_2018_-Erster_Tag_16.jpg)
Colwill joined Chelsea at under-nine level,[2] having previously played for Sunday League team City Central alongside Jamal Musiala.[9] He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in February 2020 on his 17th birthday.[2]
On 25 June 2021, Colwill joined Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan for the 2021–22 season.[10] He made his debut on 1 August in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out win against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2021–22 EFL Cup[11] and his league debut six days later in a 1–1 away draw with Derby County.[12] On 21 August, he scored his first career goal in Huddersfield's 2–1 win at Sheffield United on 21 August.[13] Throughout the season he suffered from ankle, knee and hip problems, as well as COVID-19.[6] On 29 May 2022, Colwill scored an own goal as Huddersfield lost 1–0 to Nottingham Forest at Wembley in the 2022 Championship play-off final.[14]
On 5 August 2022, Colwill joined Chelsea's fellow Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on loan for the 2022–23 season.[15][16] He made his debut two days later against Manchester United, coming on as a stoppage time substitute for Solly March in Brighton's 2–1 win.[17] Colwill made his first Premier League start in a 2–1 home defeat against Aston Villa on 13 November.[18] He ended the season having made 13 starts in the 2022–23 Premier League as Brighton qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in the club's history.[19] On 1 June 2023, it was reported that Chelsea had rejected a £30 million bid from Brighton for Colwill.[20] Colwill complimented Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, and said his own game had room to improve.[21]
2023–present: Return to Chelsea
[edit]On 2 August 2023, Colwill signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea, with an option for a further year.[22][23] He made his official debut for Chelsea on 13 August, playing the full match as Chelsea drew at home to Liverpool in their opening match of the 2023–24 season.[24] On 3 December, Colwill scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 3–2 victory over Brighton in the 2023–24 Premier League.[25] Three days later, he captained Chelsea for the first time in a 2–1 away loss to Manchester United.[26] During the first half of the season, he featured frequently as a left back.[27]
International career
[edit]Youth career
[edit]With England U17, Colwill won he won the Syrenka Cup in 2019.[28]
On 10 November 2021, Colwill made his debut for – and captained – the England U19s in a 4–0 victory over Andorra in a 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match.[29] He scored his first goal for the U19s six days later during a 2–0 win against Sweden.[30]
On 27 August 2021, Colwill received his first call up for the England U21s.[31] On 25 March 2022, Colwill made his England U21 debut in a 4–1 win over Andorra at Bournemouth.[32] On 14 June 2023, Colwill was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[33] Starting five of his country's six games, Colwill helped England to win the tournament without conceding a single goal.[34][35] Colwill lauded the team's 'family' spirit.[36]
Senior career
[edit]In June 2023, Colwill linked up with the England senior squad for the first time as part of the travelling party to a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture away to Malta.[37][38]
On 31 August 2023, Colwill was called up to the senior England squad for the first time, for their fixtures against Ukraine and Scotland.[39] He made his senior debut during a friendly against Australia on 13 October.[40] After being called up again in November 2023, he withdrew from the squad due to injury.[41][42][43][44]
Style of play
[edit]Colwill plays mostly at centre back, he can also slot in on the left as a full back or wing back, and enjoys stepping forward as a ball-playing defender.[2] He has been compared to John Terry due to his shirt number, status as an academy graduate of Chelsea, and position.[6]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 2 March 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Chelsea U21 | 2019–20[45] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
2020–21[46] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
Total | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||
Chelsea | 2021–22[47] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2022–23[48] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2023–24[49] | Premier League | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | ||
2024–25[50] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | ||
Huddersfield Town (loan) | 2021–22[47] | Championship | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 32 | 2 |
Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 2022–23[48] | Premier League | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
Career total | 69 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 91 | 3 |
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in Championship play-offs
International
[edit]- As of match played 13 October 2023[51]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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England | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 |
Honours
[edit]Chelsea
England U21
Individual
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2023[54]
- IFFHS Men's World Youth (U20) Team: 2023[55]
References
[edit]- ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Levi Colwill". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "The real reason why Mauricio Pochettino keeps playing Levi Colwill at left-back for Chelsea". The Chelsea Chronicle. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Simon. "Levi Colwill: 'It's not a bad thing to be called the new John Terry'". The Athletic.
- ^ "Levi Colwill shares surprising Wembley experience as Huddersfield Town gear up for FA Cup clash". YorkshireLive. Reach. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Black History Month: Staff Stories – Dan Mason". Southampton F.C. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Chelsea's teenage loan star out to emulate best friend Musiala". Goal.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Huddersfield Town sign young Chelsea centre-back on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Huddersfield Town". BBC Sport. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Derby 1-1 Huddersfield Town: Terriers earn point at Derby despite Covid outbreak". BBC Sport. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "Sheffield United 1–2 Huddersfield". BBC Sport. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Huddersfield Town 0–1 Nottingham Forest". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Chelsea defender Levi Colwill joins Albion on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Chelsea sign Brighton defender Cucurella for £60m". BBC Sport.
- ^ Stone, Simon (7 August 2022). "Manchester United 1–2 Brighton: Erik ten Hag suffers defeat in first Premier League game". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Mac Allister scores after 49 seconds then Villa hit back". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender on England, Roberto de Zerbi and recent praise". BBC Sport. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Steinberg, Jacob; Hunter, Andy (1 June 2023). "Chelsea reject £30m Brighton bid for Levi Colwill and have no plans to sell". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "I've got to keep playing, and playing well – Colwill". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Levi Colwill signs new Chelsea contract". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Colwill signs new long-term Chelsea deal". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Colwill on debut pride, points to prove and amazing Pochettino". Chelsea F.C. 15 August 2023.
- ^ Drury, Sam. "Ten-man Chelsea hold on to beat Brighton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Manchester United 2 Chelsea 1: Is Scott McTominay a striker?". The Athletic. 7 December 2023.
- ^ Toner, Dom (12 December 2023). "The real reason why Mauricio Pochettino keeps playing Levi Colwill at left-back for Chelsea". The Chelsea Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Young Lions lift the Syrenka Cup with a penalty shootout win over hosts Poland". The Football Association. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "England MU19s 4–0 Andorra". 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "England MU19s top qualifying group". 16 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Carsley names first MU21s squad". 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "England U21 4–1 Andorra U21". BBC Sport. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Why Chelsea defender has potential to be special after starring for Brighton and England U21s". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "England crowned Under-21 European champions with win against Spain". Reuters. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "England 'family' key to U21 victory – Colwill". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Colwill makes Malta journey with senior England squad". Chelsea F.C. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea's Colwill trains with senior England side". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Debut call-up as three Blues in England squad". Chelsea F.C. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (13 October 2023). "England 1–0 Australia: Ollie Watkins scores only goal in international friendly at Wembley". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea: Levi Colwill withdraws from England squad". BBC Sport. 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Bellingham and Colwill latest England withdrawals" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Kinsella, George Flood, Nizaar (13 November 2023). "Chelsea defender Colwill set for England assessment after injury blow". Evening Standard.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Kilpatrick, Dan (14 November 2023). "Colwill and Bellingham withdraw from England squad after injury assessment". Evening Standard.
- ^ "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Levi Colwill in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Levi Colwill: Internationals". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (25 February 2024). "Carabao Cup final: Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool (aet)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Howell, Alex (8 July 2023). "England U21 1–0 Spain U21". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "2023 Under-21 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "IFFHS MEN'S YOUTH (U20) WORLD TEAM 2023". IFFHS. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
External links
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Profile at the Chelsea F.C. website
- Profile at the Football Association website
- Levi Colwill – UEFA competition record (archive)
- 2003 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Southampton
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football central defenders
- Men's association football fullbacks
- Chelsea F.C. players
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Premier League players
- England men's youth international footballers
- England men's under-21 international footballers
- England men's international footballers
- Black British sportsmen