Marc Guehi biography and net worth

• Marc Guehi is a professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. 
• The talented defender previously played for Chelsea and Swansea City. 
• He has a net worth of one million euros and earns 30,000 euros per week. 

Marc Guehi biography portrays the history of a fast-rising defender who knows what it means to come back strong after facing rejection. 

Marc Guehi plays in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old also represents the England national team. 

Guehi came through the youth system at Chelsea, where he learnt how to man-mark like a top defender.

Marc Guehi biography. Photo/ LifeBlogger.

The centre-back has achieved great success despite being 22. He was part of Chelsea’s youth team that won the treble during the 2017 campaign. 

Marc Guehi played a significant role as England reached the final of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2017. His outstanding performance at the heart of defence earned him a spot in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017. 

Marc Guehi Biography 

Full Name                                     Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guehi

Date of Birth                                July 13 2000

Age                                                 22

Place of Birth                              Abidjan, Ivory Coast 

Height                                           6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)

Occupation                                  Footballer 

Marital Status                              Unmarried 

Nationality                                     British 

Early Life 

Marc Guehi biography states that he was born on July 13, 2000, in Abidjan city, Ivory Coast. Abidjan is the same city where Didier Drogba and Wilfred Zaha were born. 

Guehi’s family moved to England and settled in the London Borough of Lewisham when he was just one year old. 

Marc Guehi’s father was a pastor, and that means his childhood mainly focused on religion. Guehi played drums on Sunday in his family’s church during his childhood. 

Marc Guehi’s parents allowed him to play football like other kids in the neighbourhood. Young Guehi began playing football in the Cray Wanderers youth system at the age of six. 

He joined Chelsea academy at the age of eight after spending two years with the non-league club. 

Guehi progressed through the youth ranks and was part of the squad that won the treble in 2017. 

Career 

Chelsea

Marc Guehi signed his first professional contract in 2017 while playing for Chelsea. He helped the Blues under-18 team win the quadruple a season after signing his three-year contract. 

Marc Guehi received a call to play for Chelsea’s senior team towards the end of the 2019-20 season. However, he never made an appearance until September 2020, when he played against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup. 

The Ivory Coast-born defender made his second and final debut for Chelsea in October during a 2-1 loss to Manchester United. 

Chelsea loaned Guehi to Swansea City on January 10, 2020. Guehi made his debut for the Championship side on January 25 during a 2-0 loss to Stoke City. 

Swansea City fans criticized Guehi after the club went five games without winning while he was on the defence. Swansea City’s manager Steve Cooper defended him, saying that it’s not easy for young players to impress when first given an opportunity. 

Marc Guehi returned to Chelsea at the end of the 2019-20 season. However, the Blues loaned him back to Swansea City before the start of the 2020-21 season. 

Guehi impressed in his first three games of the new season as he helped the team keep clean sheets against Preston North End, Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers. 

He was one of the key players in Swansea City’s squad during the 2020-21 season. 

Crystal Palace

Marc Guehi became Crystal Palace’s third-most expensive signing when he joined the club for 18 million euros in July 2021. 

The agreement between Chelsea and Crystal Palace was that the Blues have the right to match any future offers made for the talented defender. 

Guehi is one of the top players in Crystal Palace’s squad. Since making his debut, the 22-year-old has made over 40 appearances for the Premier League club.

Marc Guehi. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Personal Life 

Marc Guehi comes from a Christian family. Before Guehi’s family moved to England, his father operated a local church in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. 

Guehi believes in Santa Claus, and that’s why he loves to dress like one. The talented defender is yet to make his relationship public, as no information is available about his girlfriend. 

FAQs

What is Marc Guehi’s net worth? 

As of 2022, the Crystal Palace defender has a net worth of one million euros.

What is Marc Guehi’s market value?

Twenty million euros. 

How much does Guehi earn? 

30,000 euros per week. 

What religion is Marc Guehi? 

Christian. 

Who is Marc Guehi’s agent? 

Unique Sports Management.