Owner Roman Abramovich Founded 1948 | Chairman Bruce Buck | |
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Full name Chelsea Football Club Reserves and Academy Nickname(s) The Blues
The Young Blues
Douser's Barmy Army Ground Capacity 7,100 (Recreation Ground)
41,663 (Stamford Bridge) League Premier League 2 (reserves)
U18 Premier League (academy) Managers Adrian Viveash (U23), Jody Morris (U18) Grounds Aldershot Recreation Ground, Cobham Training Centre, Stamford Bridge | ||
Chelsea f c reserves and academy
Chelsea F.C. Reserves are the under-23 team of Chelsea Football Club. They play in the Premier League 2, which is the top level of reserve football in England. They were the Champions in the 2013–14 season. The team mainly consists of Under-21 players at the club, although senior players occasionally have an appearance, for instance when they are recovering from injury. The under-23 team is coached by Adrian Viveash.
Contents
- Chelsea f c reserves and academy
- U23 squad
- U18 squad
- Notable Academy graduates
- Young Player of the Year
- Academy graduates 1992present
- Reserves Team
- Academy Team
- References
Chelsea F.C. Academy are the under-18 team of Chelsea Football Club. It is a member of the Professional U18 Development League. They have won the FA Youth Cup seven times, in 1960, 1961, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 and ended being runners-up in 1958, 2008 and 2013. The youth team is coached by Joe Edwards. The academy is regarded as one of the best in English football and has produced many successful players such as the brothers Ron and Allan Harris, Peter Bonetti, Bobby Tambling, Barry Bridges, Bert Murray, John Hollins, Peter Osgood, Ray Wilkins, Graeme Le Saux, Bobby Smith, Terry Venables, Jimmy Greaves, and John Terry.
Neil Bath is the Head of Youth Development who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the academy along with Michael Emenalo who is the current Technical Director, having been promoted from Assistant First Team Coach, and largely responsible for exploring and recruiting new players around the world.
From 2013–14 season, the under-23 team play their home games at Aldershot Town's Recreation Ground. The under-18 team play their home games at the club's Cobham Training Centre at Cobham in Surrey. Both teams occasionally use the club's home ground Stamford Bridge for important matches.
U23 squad
As of 21 February 2017.Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
U18 squad
As of 31 January 2017.Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable Academy graduates
Graduates of Chelsea's academy and 'A' teams who won at least one full international cap. NB: Bold players are still playing for the club, including those that are currently out on loan to other clubs.
Young Player of the Year
Source: chelseafc.com