Which of Chelsea’s teenage stars is most likely to become a club legend?
Gael Kakuta shone when he came off the bench to make his senior Chelsea debut against Wolves the other week. Jon Obi Mikel said recently that Kakuta is the most skilful player at the club – a bold claim but based on Kakuta’s dazzling cameo at Stamford Bridge, you can well believe the Nigerian.
But of all the young talent at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal, which teenager is most likely to go on to become a Chelsea legend?
The contenders:
Rhys Taylor, goalkeeper (aged 19)
The Welshman, who has been first-choice keeper for Chelsea’s reserves, was capped by Wales Under-21s when he was just 17.
Jan Sebek, goalkeeper (18)
A former Czech junior international goalkeeper, Sebek is already the same height as Petr Cech. May yet replace Cech as Chelsea’s number one No.1.
Jeffrey Bruma, defender (18)
The Dutch centre-back is a natural athlete who regularly trains with Chelsea’s first-team squad.
Patrick van Aanholt, defender (19)
Another Dutch wonder kid, Van Aanholt is a tall and powerful left-back who can also play in the centre of defence. Currently on loan at Coventry City.
Jacob Mellis, midfielder/defender (18)
A regular member of the England Under-19 squad, Mellis is a versatile midfielder with excellent ball control and an eye for goal. He’s currently on loan at Southampton.
Jacopo Sala, midfielder (17)
Right-sided midfielder, Italian, very composed on the ball and has good set-piece delivery. Has played for Italy’s Under-19s.
Michael Woods, midfielder (19)
Dynamic midfielder in the Alan Ball/Paul Scholes mould, i.e. he’s also ginger. Woods is no shortarse though – he’s a six-footer, which is the way Chelsea like ‘em. His development has been hampered by a niggly knee injury though.
Gael Kakuta, forward (18)
Chelsea got in hot water for ‘inducing’ Kakuta to leave RC Lens, but looking at how good he was in his cameo against Wolves, it was worth it for the Blues. Kakuta is nimble, athletic, very confident and incredibly skilful. A natural talent if ever I’ve seen one.
Fabio Borini, forward (18)
This quick-footed striker, born in Italy, was top scorer for the reserves last season. Like Kakuta, he came off the bench against Wolves this season (see photo, above).
Who gets your vote?
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Fletch says:
“Whichever one of these soft London shites wants a piece, they know where I am. We’re talking 90 minutes of sheer hell, maybe more. That’s what’s going to happen…”
Kakuta’s debut was at Stamford Bridge not Molineux. Just letting ya know.
You forgot Stoch, phenomenal for his age and is doing extremely well at Twente.
@ Bob – Stoch is no longer a teenager so doesn’t qualify here. Cheers, Ollie.
What happened to Jack Cork? Making a bigger impression at Coventry than P.v.Aanholt
WTF! Sry but what about Sinclair?
“Chelsea got in hot water for ‘inducing’ Kakuta to leave RC Lens, but looking at how good he was in his cameo against Wolves, it was worth it for the Blues”
Doesn’t that comment show how ineffective the punishments for breaking FIFA’s laws are?
I must admit he is doing fine in the Dutch Eredivisie but Stoch does not have enough body to perform in the Premier League.
I saw Bruma playing for Holland under -21 and he was playing very maturely. He is exceptional.
Bruma has my vote.
you forgot the irish kid conor clifford
@ Waldorf & Dasher – Cork & Sinclair don’t qualify – no longer in their teens.
@ Mick – I’m aware of Clifford but he didn’t make the shortlist.
wheres sturridge? You paid enough for him!!
Ryan Bertrand should be included on this list.
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i didn’t realise chelsea had a youth system.
I think they’re finally getting the chance they deserve under ancelloti!!!! Kakuta seems the most promising from what i have seen and heard!! Stoch also seems to be in good form on loan!
What about our good english talent……..we sent out on loan to make way for Arnesen’s foreign imports to make him look good
Mancienne – U21 Player – Has lots appearances under belt
Sinclair – Trying to establish in Prem
Bertrand – only age 20 & U21 Player & Played 120 1st team games
Cork – U21 Player age 20 & played over 100 1st team games
Clubs a joke….good english talent going to waste so Arnesen can be seen as a hero…….