Daniel Chesters Explained

Daniel Chesters
Fullname:Daniel Peter James Chesters[1]
Birth Date:4 April 2002[2]
Birth Place:Hitchin, England
Height:1.77m[3]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Salford City
Youthyears1:2008–2009
Youthclubs1:Stevenage Blue Socks
Youthyears2:2009–2021
Youthclubs2:West Ham United
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:West Ham United
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Colchester United
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Salford City (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Salford City
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:16:02, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Daniel Peter James Chesters (born 4 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who played most recently as a midfielder for club Salford City.[4]

Club career

West Ham United

A youth product of Stevenage Blue Socks, he joined the academy of West Ham United at under-8 level.[4] He started playing with their U23 development team in 2018 as a 15 year old, signing his first professional contract with the club on 16 June 2021.[5] He made his professional debut with West Ham on 21 October 2021, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–0 UEFA Europa League group stage win over Genk.[6] On 26 August 2022, Chesters joined Colchester United on-loan for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.[7]

In January 2023, Chesters was recalled by West Ham having made 18 league and cup appearances for Colchester.[8] In February 2024, Chesters joined Salford City on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[9]

On 24 May 2024, West Ham announced that Chesters would be released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[10]

Salford City

On 5 June 2024, Chesters agreed to return League Two side Salford City on a permanent basis, signing a two-year deal.[11]

Style of play

Chesters is described as a "livewire attacking midfielder capable of opening up the tightest of defences".[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United2022–23Premier League101020
2023–24Premier League00
Total100000100020
Colchester United (loan)2022–23League Two1401030180
Salford City (loan)2023–24League Two9090
Career total24010001030290

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed. www.premierleague.com.
  2. Web site: Daniel Chesters. 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 3 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Daniel Chesters. worldfootball.net.
  4. Web site: West Ham facing battle to hold on to young midfielder Chesters. Roshane. Thomas. The Athletic.
  5. Web site: Meet the young Irons: Dan Chesters | West Ham United. www.whufc.com.
  6. Web site: West Ham United vs. Genk - 21 October 2021 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  7. Web site: Chesters Joins On Loan . Colchester United . 26 August 2022 . 26 August 2022.
  8. Web site: Waldron . Jonathan . U's confirm Dan Chesters' return to West Ham following end of loan spell . Gazette . 2 January 2023 . 18 March 2023.
  9. Web site: Winger arrives on loan from West Ham . Salford City . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Dan Chesters has been released by West Ham the player has confirmed. X (formerly Twitter) . 24 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Chesters Makes Salford Move Permanent. www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 5 June 2024. 6 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Daniel Chesters | West Ham United. www.whufc.com.