Landon Emenalo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 January 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Arizona, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 72 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Chelsea | ||
| 2018–2019 | Monaco | ||
| 2019– | Chelsea | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | England U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2024 | United States U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U17 | 6 | (0) |
Landon Emenalo (born 18 January 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea. Born in the United States, he has represented England and the United States at youth level.
Early life
Emenalo was born on 18 January 2008. Born in Arizona, United States, he is the son of former Nigeria international and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo and an American mother, and moved to England at a young age.[1][2]
Club career
As a youth player, Emenalo joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Chelsea. In 2017, he joined the youth academy of French Ligue 1 side Monaco. Subsequently, he returned to the youth academy of English Premier League side Chelsea in 2019. English newspaper wrote in 2025 that he was "a key fixture in the [club's] Under-18s side".[3]
On 17 April 2025, Emenalo received his first call-up to the first-team, being an unused substitute during Chelsea's Europa Conference League quarter-final match against Ekstraklasa side Legia Warszawa.[4][5]
International career
In May 2025, Emenalo was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6]
Style of play
Emenalo plays as a midfielder. Known for his versatility and passing ability, he is left-footed.[7]
References
- ^ "Who is Chelsea's Landon Emenalo, son of 14-capped Super Eagles left-back?". Soccernet.ng. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Kinsella, Nizaar (January 22, 2024). "Chelsea fast-tracking Emenalo's son Landon after making big impression". The Standard.
- ^ "Cucurella replacement, 25-goal striker, England star - Chelsea next great XI and it costs nothing". football.london. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Chelsea vs Legia Warszawa Live | UEFA Conference League 2024/25". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Who is Chelsea midfielder Landon Emenalo?". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (12 May 2025). "England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "London's top 50 youngsters: best academy stars across the capital". Evening Standard. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.