Levi Colwill Explained

Levi Colwill
Full Name:Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill[1]
Birth Date:26 February 2003
Birth Place:Southampton, England
Height:1.87m (06.14feet)
Position:Centre back, left-back[2]
Currentclub:Chelsea
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Chelsea
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Chelsea
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Huddersfield Town (loan)
Caps2:29
Goals2:2
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:→ Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021
Nationalteam3:England U19
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2022–
Nationalteam4:England U21
Nationalcaps4:11
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2023–
Nationalteam5:England
Nationalcaps5:1
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:18:22, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:23:00, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill (born 26 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back or left back for club Chelsea and the England national team.

Early and personal life

Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill was born on 26 February 2003[3] in Southampton, Hampshire.[4]

Colwill's uncles, Barry and Byron Mason, won the 2014 FA Vase final with Sholing, with Colwill walking out at Wembley Stadium as a mascot. Another uncle, Daniel Mason, also plays for Sholing and works for Southampton.[5] [6]

Club career

Early career

Colwill joined Chelsea at under-nine level,[7] having previously played for Sunday League team City Central alongside Jamal Musiala.[8] He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in February 2020 on his 17th birthday.[7]

On 25 June 2021, Colwill joined Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan for the 2021–22 season.[9] He made his debut on 1 August in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out win against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2021–22 EFL Cup[10] and his league debut six days later in a 1–1 away draw with Derby County.[11] On 21 August, he scored his first career goal in Huddersfield's 2–1 win at Sheffield United on 21 August.[12] Throughout the season he suffered from ankle, knee and hip problems, as well as COVID-19.[13] On 29 May 2022, Colwill scored an own goal as Huddersfield lost 1–0 to Nottingham Forest at Wembley in the 2022 Championship play-off final.[14]

On 5 August 2022, Colwill joined Chelsea's fellow Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on loan for the 2022–23 season.[15] [16] He made his debut two days later against Manchester United, coming on as a stoppage time substitute for Solly March in Brighton's 2–1 win.[17] Colwill made his first Premier League start in a 2–1 home defeat against Aston Villa on 13 November.[18] He ended the season having made 13 starts in the 2022–23 Premier League as Brighton qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in the club's history.[19] On 1 June 2023, it was reported that Chelsea had rejected a £30 million bid from Brighton for Colwill.[20] Colwill complimented Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, and said his own game had room to improve.[21]

2023–present: Return to Chelsea

On 2 August 2023, Colwill signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea, with an option for a further year.[22] [23] He made his official debut for Chelsea on 13 August, playing the full match as Chelsea drew at home to Liverpool in their opening match of the 2023–24 season.[24] On 3 December, Colwill scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 3–2 victory over Brighton in the 2023–24 Premier League.[25] Three days later, he captained Chelsea for the first time in a 2–1 away loss to Manchester United.[26] During the first half of the season, he featured frequently as a left back.[27]

International career

Youth career

With England U17, Colwill won he won the Syrenka Cup in 2019.[28] On 10 November 2021, Colwill made his debut for – and captained – the England U19s in a 4–0 victory over Andorra in a 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match.[29] He scored his first goal for the U19s six days later during a 2–0 win against Sweden.[30]

On 27 August 2021, Colwill received his first call up for the England U21s.[31] On 25 March 2022, Colwill made his England U21 debut in a 4–1 win over Andorra at Bournemouth.[32] On 14 June 2023, Colwill was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[33] Starting five of his country's six games, Colwill helped England to win the tournament without conceding a single goal.[34] [35] Colwill lauded the team's 'family' spirit.[36]

Senior career

In June 2023, Colwill linked up with the England senior squad for the first time as part of the travelling party to a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture away to Malta.[37] [38]

On 31 August 2023, Colwill was called up to the senior England squad for the first time, for their fixtures against Ukraine and Scotland.[39] He made his senior debut during a friendly against Australia on 13 October.[40] After being called up again in November 2023, he withdrew from the squad due to injury.[41] [42] [43] [44]

Style of play

Colwill plays mostly at centre back, he can also slot in on the left as a full back or wing back, and enjoys stepping forward as a ball-playing defender.[7] He has been compared to John Terry due to his shirt number, status as an academy graduate of Chelsea, and position.[13]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea U212019–202020
2020–213030
Total5050
Chelsea2021–22Premier League00000000
2022–23Premier League00000000
2023–24Premier League2312070321
2024–25Premier League1000000010
Total241207000331
Huddersfield Town (loan)2021–22Championship292001020322
Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)2022–23Premier League1702030220
Career total7034011070923

International

[45]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
England202310
Total10

Honours

Chelsea

England U21

2023[47]

Individual

2023[49]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 13 September 2023 . 13 November 2023.
  2. Web site: The real reason why Mauricio Pochettino keeps playing Levi Colwill at left-back for Chelsea . The Chelsea Chronicle . 12 December 2023 . 17 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Levi Colwill: Overview . Premier League . 13 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Levi Colwill: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 13 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Levi Colwill shares surprising Wembley experience as Huddersfield Town gear up for FA Cup clash . YorkshireLive . Reach . 22 January 2022 . 29 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Black History Month: Staff Stories – Dan Mason . Southampton F.C. . 31 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Levi Colwill . Chelsea F.C. . 13 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Levi Colwill: Chelsea's teenage loan star out to emulate best friend Musiala . Goal.
  9. News: Levi Colwill: Huddersfield Town sign young Chelsea centre-back on season-long loan . BBC Sport . 25 June 2021 . 13 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday 0–0 Huddersfield Town . BBC Sport . 1 August 2021 . 1 August 2021.
  11. News: Derby 1-1 Huddersfield Town: Terriers earn point at Derby despite Covid outbreak. 7 August 2021. 7 December 2023. BBC Sport.
  12. News: Sheffield United 1–2 Huddersfield . BBC Sport . 21 August 2021 . 21 August 2021.
  13. Web site: Levi Colwill: 'It's not a bad thing to be called the new John Terry' . Simon . Johnson . The Athletic.
  14. News: Huddersfield Town 0–1 Nottingham Forest . BBC Sport.
  15. Web site: Chelsea defender Levi Colwill joins Albion on loan . Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. . 5 August 2022 . 5 August 2022.
  16. News: Chelsea sign Brighton defender Cucurella for £60m . BBC Sport.
  17. News: Stone . Simon . Manchester United 1–2 Brighton: Erik ten Hag suffers defeat in first Premier League game . BBC Sport . 7 August 2022. 10 August 2022.
  18. News: Mac Allister scores after 49 seconds then Villa hit back . Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. . 13 November 2022. 13 November 2022.
  19. Web site: Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender on England, Roberto de Zerbi and recent praise. 30 June 2023. 7 December 2023. BBC Sport.
  20. News: Steinberg . Jacob . Hunter . Andy . 1 June 2023 . Chelsea reject £30m Brighton bid for Levi Colwill and have no plans to sell . The Guardian . 1 June 2023 . 0261-3077.
  21. News: I've got to keep playing, and playing well – Colwill . BBC Sport.
  22. Web site: Levi Colwill signs new Chelsea contract . 2 August 2023 . Chelsea F.C. . en-gb.
  23. News: Colwill signs new long-term Chelsea deal . BBC Sport.
  24. Web site: Colwill on debut pride, points to prove and amazing Pochettino. 15 August 2023. Chelsea F.C..
  25. Web site: Ten-man Chelsea hold on to beat Brighton . Drury . Sam . 3 December 2023 . BBC Sport.
  26. Web site: Manchester United 2 Chelsea 1: Is Scott McTominay a striker?. 7 December 2023. The Athletic.
  27. Web site: Toner . Dom . 12 December 2023 . The real reason why Mauricio Pochettino keeps playing Levi Colwill at left-back for Chelsea . 17 February 2024 . The Chelsea Chronicle . en-GB.
  28. News: Young Lions lift the Syrenka Cup with a penalty shootout win over hosts Poland. The Football Association . 10 September 2019 . 6 August 2021 .
  29. Web site: England MU19s 4–0 Andorra . 10 November 2021. 10 November 2021.
  30. Web site: England MU19s top qualifying group . 16 November 2021. 17 November 2021.
  31. Web site: Carsley names first MU21s squad . 27 August 2021. 27 August 2021.
  32. News: England U21 4–1 Andorra U21 . BBC Sport . 25 March 2022. 30 March 2022.
  33. Web site: 14 June 2023 . England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals . 26 June 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  34. Web site: Levi Colwill: Why Chelsea defender has potential to be special after starring for Brighton and England U21s . 8 July 2023 . Sky Sports . en.
  35. News: 8 July 2023 . England crowned Under-21 European champions with win against Spain . en . Reuters . 8 July 2023.
  36. News: England 'family' key to U21 victory – Colwill . BBC Sport.
  37. Web site: 15 June 2023 . Colwill makes Malta journey with senior England squad . 26 June 2023 . Chelsea F.C..
  38. News: Chelsea's Colwill trains with senior England side . BBC Sport.
  39. News: Debut call-up as three Blues in England squad . Chelsea F.C. . 31 August 2023. 31 August 2023.
  40. Web site: McNulty . Phil . England 1–0 Australia: Ollie Watkins scores only goal in international friendly at Wembley . BBC Sport . 13 October 2023 . 13 October 2023.
  41. Web site: Chelsea: Levi Colwill withdraws from England squad. 14 November 2023. BBC Sport.
  42. Web site: Bellingham and Colwill latest England withdrawals. www.bbc.co.uk.
  43. Web site: Chelsea defender Colwill set for England assessment after injury blow. George Flood, Nizaar. Kinsella. 13 November 2023. Evening Standard.
  44. Web site: Colwill and Bellingham withdraw from England squad after injury assessment. Dan. Kilpatrick. 14 November 2023. Evening Standard.
  45. Web site: Levi Colwill: Internationals . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 13 October 2023.
  46. News: Carabao Cup final: Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool (aet) . Phil . McNulty . BBC Sport . 25 February 2024 . 26 February 2024.
  47. News: England U21 1–0 Spain U21 . Alex . Howell . BBC Sport . 8 July 2023 . 13 November 2023.
  48. News: 11 July 2023 . 2023 Under-21 EURO Team of the Tournament . UEFA . 17 July 2023.
  49. Web site: 5 January 2024. IFFHS MEN'S YOUTH (U20) WORLD TEAM 2023. 5 January 2024. IFFHS.