Chelsea Football Club have officially signed 16-year-old centre forward Chizzy Ezenwata on a scholarship deal ahead of the 2025/2026 season.
Ezenwata is one of 16 new scholars welcomed into the Chelsea Academy this summer. The striker joined the Blues from Charlton Athletic as an Under-15 and quickly made his mark, finishing last season as the club’s Under-18 top scorer.
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The promising forward, who is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, and Cameroon, also made his debut for Chelsea’s Under-21 side in a Premier League 2 match against Manchester City.
He registered 12 goals and 4 assists across various youth competitions last season.
Ezenwata signed his scholarship on July 3, 2025, with his family present at Cobham to witness the milestone moment.
He is expected to sign his first professional contract in September, once he turns 17.
The Blues’ Academy coaches have praised Ezenwata’s development and goal-scoring instinct, with high expectations for his contribution in the upcoming season. Chelsea fans and Nigerian football followers alike are now keeping a close eye on the youngster’s next steps
