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Ben Chilwell
Born: December 21, 1996
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Bedford, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Left-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2015-2020 | Leicester City |
| → 2015-2016 | Huddersfield Town (loan) | |
| 2020- | Chelsea | |
| → 2025- | Crystal Palace (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 1,983 articles about Ben Chilwell. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea transfer news: 'Direct contact' made for Arsenal target, but transfer from Bundesliga depends on sales
Chelsea are on the lookout for reinforcements following Noni Madueke's exit, and they reportedly make direct contact with a player regarding a transfer.22:53
Chelsea summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
With the main summer transfer window having reopened on June 6, Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's top targets and budget ahead of doing business.Jul 18, 14:52
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues outcast 'emerges as target' for newly-promoted club
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly attracting interest from newly-promoted Leeds United during the summer transfer window.Jul 17, 16:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Foliver-glasner.jpg "Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner celebrates with the FA Cup on May 17, 2025")
Crystal Palace 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Oliver Glasner's side
Track all of Crystal Palace's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jul 17, 13:00
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Ben Chilwell replacement found as £2m signing is confirmed
Crystal Palace announce the signing of a £2m replacement for Ben Chilwell who becomes Oliver Glasner's second new arrival of the summer.Jul 11, 12:11
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Chelsea 'ready to sell three players' including Raheem Sterling to reduce staggering £338m wage bill
Chelsea are looking to sell some of their high-earning players to reduce the wage bill, and Raheem Sterling is one who could be offloaded in the summer window.Jul 4, 17:35
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Chelsea 'set to sell ten players' after Club World Cup to fund summer signings
Chelsea are planning a squad clear-out after the Club World Cup, with ten players, including Sterling, Nkunku and Kepa, expected to leave to make room for new signings.Jun 25, 08:20
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Bournemouth, Crystal Palace 'enquire' over move for Roma defender
Bournemouth and Crystal Palace reportedly enquire about the potential signing of Roma defender Angelino, who is set to leave the Stadio Olimpico this summer.Jun 24, 19:40
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.Jun 14, 17:23
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'open to offers' for at least 13 players during summer window
Chelsea are allegedly open to cashing in on as many as 13 players during the summer transfer window, some of whom had been expected to remain in Enzo Maresca's plans.Jun 2, 12:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fben-chilwell.jpg "Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell in September 2024.")
Crystal Palace transfer news: Ben Chilwell decision made as Eagles 'hold talks' to sign former Man United target
Crystal Palace are reportedly in talks to sign a potential replacement for on-loan left-back Ben Chilwell.May 30, 17:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fjorgen-strand-larsen-andre-wolves.jpg "Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers with Andre on March 15, 2025")
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 17:31
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Crystal Palace lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League finale including Wharton, Guehi updates
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.May 23, 08:18
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Preview: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 07:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Feddie-nketiah_1.jpg "Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah celebrates with Ismaila Sarr on May 20, 2025")
Crystal Palace 4-2 Wolves: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Eagles sign off in style at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace move to within two points of the Premier League top half thanks to a 4-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park.May 20, 21:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcrystal-palace.jpg "Crystal Palace celebrate winning the FA Cup on May 17, 2025")
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Henderson, Eze inspire Eagles to first-ever FA Cup triumph
Crystal Palace win the first major domestic trophy in their history after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.May 17, 17:54
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Crystal Palace vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Kovacic blow, De Bruyne, Wharton decisions made for FA Cup final
Crystal Palace and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.May 17, 14:32
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Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest team news: How has Nuno Espirito Santo reacted to Brentford defeat?
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest announce their starting XIs for Monday's Premier League fixture.May 5, 17:46
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Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa team news confirmed: Star Villa man misses out on FA Cup semi-final
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa announce their first XIs for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.Apr 26, 15:15
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Crystal Palace lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for FA Cup semi-final as Glasner receives defensive boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa.Apr 24, 13:17
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Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 13:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fben-chilwell.jpg "Crystal Palace's Ben Chilwell on February 10, 2025")
Crystal Palace injury news: Oliver Glasner issues Ben Chilwell update, reveals how many changes are expected for Arsenal clash
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirms why Ben Chilwell will miss Wednesday's Premier League clash with Arsenal and reveals how many changes he is set to make to his starting lineup.Apr 22, 17:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fmarc-guehi.jpg "Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi reacts on April 5, 2025")
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Apr 10, 15:12
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'preparing summer swoop' for £50m-rated Premier League defender
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing a summer swoop for a Premier League defender who is valued at around £50m.Apr 10, 12:37
Chelsea transfer news: Ben Chilwell lifts lid on exile, stance on Enzo Maresca's training decision
Ben Chilwell lifts the lid on his exile from the Chelsea squad since the start of the season, the defender now on loan at Crystal Palace.Mar 27, 13:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjadon-sancho.jpg "Jadon Sancho of Chelsea during his side's Premier League match against Arsenal, on March 16, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news: Jadon Sancho 'plan' revealed ahead of summer
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to follow a specific plan with regards to the future of Jadon Sancho, currently on loan from Manchester United.Mar 26, 15:20
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Chelsea transfer news: Five loan players to be sold in summer, one star to earn reprieve?
Chelsea officials reportedly already make the decision to try to sell as many as five loanees in the summer, while contemplating whether to hand a reprieve to another.Mar 23, 17:17
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Chelsea transfer news: An update on Blues' 21 loan players ahead of closing months of 2024-25
Sports Mole provides an update on how Chelsea's 21 players out on loan at Premier League, EFL or global clubs are faring with their respective teams.Mar 21, 12:15
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Thomas Tuchel facing three key decisions for first England game in Albania World Cup 2026 qualifier
Ahead of England's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Albania on Friday, Sports Mole looks at three key issues Thomas Tuchel is facing for his first game.Mar 19, 20:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fmlseth.jpg "Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on November 2, 2024")
England squad announcement: Arsenal teenager 'optimistic' of receiving Thomas Tuchel call-up
Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly optimistic about his chances of being named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday.Mar 13, 23:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Feddie-nketiah.jpg "Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah pictured on October 21, 2024")
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.Mar 6, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Foliver-glasner.jpg "Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner pictured on October 30, 2024")
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 22:15
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Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly told England call-ups "will happen" as Thomas Tuchel faces crucial decision
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour explains to Sports Mole why Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly may not benefit from an England call-up next month.Feb 25, 08:05
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.Feb 20, 23:32
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Preview: Fulham vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 23:25
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Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Carlos Alcaraz stars for David Moyes
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Everton.Feb 15, 19:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Feberechi-eze.jpg "Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze on August 18, 2024")
Crystal Palace injury news: Oliver Glasner issues Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr, Eddie Nketiah update before Everton clash
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner delivers a fitness update on Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.Feb 14, 18:01
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Crystal Palace lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Saturday's Premier League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how Crystal Palace could line up for their Premier League clash at home to Everton on Saturday evening.Feb 13, 16:19
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Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 16:07
Arsenal wonderkid 'closely monitored' by Thomas Tuchel as 'discussions' held over England call-up
England manager Thomas Tuchel and his staff reportedly hold 'internal discussions' regarding a potential call-up for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.Feb 9, 10:35
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