Ben Chilwell

Benjamin James Chilwell (born 21 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back, left wing-back or centre-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace.

Beginning his career at Leicester City, Chilwell had a loan spell with Huddersfield Town. He was part of Leicester City’s Premier League-winning squad in 2015–16. He joined Chelsea in 2020 and won the UEFA Champions League in his first season with the club. He made over 100 appearances for Chelsea, as well as won the FA Cup on loan with Crystal Palace in 2025. He departed Chelsea permanently and joined French side Strasbourg in 2025, subsequently leaving Strasbourg as a free transfer to join Crystal Palace for the second time in his career in 2026.