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introducing-the-2022-23-chelsea-academy-scholars
Introducing the 2022/23 Chelsea Academy scholars
07 Jul 22
A group of 16 new scholars have arrived back at Cobham ahead of the new
campaign and signed their agreements during an event at Stamford Bridge
this week...
https://i.imgur.com/YVGHuKv.jpg
Ed Brand is back in charge of our Under-18s for a fourth season and will
be assisted by Andy Ross and former Chelsea Academy graduate Jimmy Smith.
Ross will spend the remainder of the calendar year in a secondment role at
Norwegian second tier side Sogndal, working alongside head coach Tore
Andre Flo.
布蘭德繼續擔任U18主教練，助教是羅斯和史密斯，前者今年底前會在挪威輔佐弗洛。
All but three of the new scholars experienced youth team football last
term as Brand's boys finished seventh, reached the semi-finals of the FA
Youth Cup and lifted the Under-18 Premier League Cup following a win over
Fulham at Craven Cottage. Meanwhile, the Under-16 age group were
victorious in the Premier League national finals.
https://i.imgur.com/sMIccg3.jpg
Our youngsters lifted the Under-18 Premier League Cup back in May
All players in their Under-17 year are required to start the season on a
scholarship agreement, before they are permitted to sign a first
professional football contract on or after their 17th birthday.
After the players put pen to paper, we spoke to assistant head of youth
development Jim Fraser for the lowdown on the new scholars and you can
take a glimpse at the Stamford Bridge signing event in the video below...
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/video/meet-the-2022-23-chelsea-academy-scholars
Meet the group of 16 new scholars, who have arrived back at Cobham ahead
of the new campaign and signed their agreements during an event at
Stamford Bridge this week.
Josh Acheampong (中衛、邊衛、翼衛，心理素質強大)
https://i.imgur.com/qECNiGh.jpg
Josh first joined us in our development centre programme as an Under-8 and
has the capabilities of playing in multiple positions across the backline.
With experience as a central defender, a full-back and at wing-back, Josh
has a fantastic attitude towards developing further and is strong
mentally. These qualities have also been identified internationally as he
represented England at Under-16 level this past season.
Travis Akomeah (中衛，身體素質強，擅前推)
https://i.imgur.com/lrqmeXj.jpg
Travis was signed as an Under-16 from Watford in January this year. He is
a very exciting central defender who has a great physical and imposing
presence on the pitch. In addition to this, he is very comfortable with
playing out from the back. Travis has also represented England at Under-16
level and made four appearances for the Under-18s following his winter
arrival.
Ato Ampah (兩翼、前腰，速度快，擅一對一)
https://i.imgur.com/hcqFez3.jpg
Ato is a very quick and dynamic attacking player who can play in a number
of forward positions. With the ability to play off either wing or as a
number ten, Ato regularly showcases his confidence and trickery in
one-v-one situations. He was signed as an Under-11 from grassroots
football and made his debut for the Under-18s side last year, making five
appearances in total.
Somto Boniface (左後衛、左翼衛、中衛)
https://i.imgur.com/ljqd9cr.jpg
Somto is a versatile player who was signed from our local scouting network
as an Under-9. He can play as a left-back or left wing-back and featured
for our Under-18s side last season. In his schoolboy years, he was also
used as a central defender. He featured regularly for the England
Under-16s team last term as they were triumphant at the Val de Marne
tournament, as well as most recently for the Under-17s in a double-header
against Scotland in February.
Luke Campbell (高大、敏捷的門將，擅撲點球和指揮後場，腳法不俗)
https://i.imgur.com/qSEARen.jpg
Luke was signed at the beginning of his Under-9 season and is a tall,
athletic and agile goalkeeper who has already developed a reputation in
his young career for being a very good penalty-saving specialist. He is a
massive presence on the pitch and commands his penalty area, as well as
being able to play out efficiently from the back when using his feet.
Chinonso Chibueze (右翼、前鋒，很會進球)
https://i.imgur.com/KTVRjdo.jpg