Chelsea youngest midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu

• He is a French professional footballer
• He plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea
• He represented France at the U-19 and U-21 level

Lesley Ugochukwu is a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and recently played in a match against Man City where he won a penalty that allowed Chelsea to equalize a score.

The 19-year-old was born in France where he started playing for the youth system of Stade Rennais at eight years old and made his senior debut for the club at sixteen years.

Ugochukwu played 67 games for Stade Rennais before he recently joined Premier League club Chelsea on a seven-year contract with an option of one more year.

He joined the Blues on a reported fee of about $29 million and this was seen as a coup for the club, securing a high-rated young player for a relatively low fee. However, the midfielder is already making a good impression at the club.

Lesley Ugochukwu Personal Life

Lesley Ugochukwu was born on March 26, 2004, in Rennes, France to parents of Nigerian descent, who immigrated to France in search of a better life. The player has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister.

Lesley Ugochukwu was signed by Chelsea from Rennes. photo/ESPN

His uncle Onyekachi Apam is a former footballer who played for Nice, Stade Rennais and the Nigeria national team and he was a big influence on Ugochukwu’s passion for football. As a result, his father would take him to watch Rennes games, encouraging him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

His family is very proud of his achievements and is supportive of his career by appearing in the matches he plays on and off the pitch.

Lesley Ugochukwu Chelsea Midfielder Career

Lesley Ugochukwu was born and brought up in Rennes, France and joined the youth system of Stade Rennais at eight years old and then made his debut for the club at sixteen years old, quickly establishing himself as the best.

Lesley Ugochukwu. Photo/TSN

At Stade Rennais, he played for the club a total of 67 games scoring one goal and providing one assist before joining Premier League club Chelsea. The player represented France at U19 and U21 level.

Lesley Ugochukwu joining Chelsea

While playing for Renne’s youth sides and his breakthrough into the senior team, Ugochukwu caught the attention of Chelsea’s scouts with his impressive performance and his move to Chelsea was a surprise to many since he was yet to establish himself as a regular for the club Rennes.

He joined Premier League club Chelsea on a reported fee of $29 million, on a seven-year contract with an option of a further year. His move to the Blues is a sign of his potential to build a strong team for them in future.

Since joining the club, he has had a big impact and recently played in a match against Man City where he played as a defensive midfielder, playing a significant role in Chelsea’s thrilling draw against their rival.

His most notable contribution in the match was when he won the penalty that allowed Chelsea to equalize the score which helped secure a point for Chelsea. At 19 years old, the young midfielder is a valuable player for the club and has shown potential for the success of the club in future.

Lesley Ugochukwu plans for football

At his age, we can clearly define Lesley Ugochukwu as a successful player who has bigger dreams to achieve in his football career. Having played for a top club like Chelsea, the young midfielder is hopeful that he will get an opportunity to play for a top club in Europe.

He is also determined to win more silverware having won a Coupe de France with Rennes and especially the Champions League.