Wesley Fofana
Chelsea/D/
FrancePlayer Info
Wesley Fofana is a French international central defender who plays for Premier League giants Chelsea FC, regarded as one of the most promising defenders of his generation. Born on December 17, 2000, the 25-year-old combines a modern defender's physique—standing 185cm tall and weighing 85kg—with exceptional pace, technical quality, and reading of the game. His €28 million market value, though impacted by injury setbacks, reflects his world-class potential. Fofana's rise was meteoric at Leicester City, where his composed and aggressive performances made him a standout before his big-money move to Stamford Bridge. At Chelsea, when fit, he has shown the qualities of a future defensive leader: comfortable in possession, strong in the tackle, and dominant in the air. His career has been hampered by serious injuries, but his talent is undeniable. Fofana's main honors include the FA Cup with Leicester, and his individual potential suggests many more accolades could follow if he can maintain consistent fitness.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/08/30
Leicester City
Chelsea80400000€
Transfer
2020/10/01
AS Saint-ÉtienneLeicester City35000000€
Transfer
2019/06/30
Saint-Etienne BAS Saint-ÉtienneSigned
2018/06/30
Saint Etienne U19Saint-Etienne BSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Chelsea
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
391
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
292
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
6
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
9
Clearances Per Game
11
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
6
Be Fouled Per Game
4