Kai Corbett

Kai Corbett

Personal information
Full name	Kai Michael James Corbett [1]
Date of birth	(2002-10-08) 8 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Barcelona, Spain
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Chelmsford City
Number	17
Youth career
	Barcelona
	Chelsea
	Southampton
	Arsenal
	Reading
2014–2021	West Ham United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Peterborough United	1	(0)
2024	→ Scunthorpe United (loan)	5	(1)
2024–2025	Aldershot Town	34	(1)
2025–	Chelmsford City	8	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:17, 21 September 2025 (UTC)

Kai Michael James Corbett (born 8 October 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer, born to English parents, who plays as a winger for National League South club Chelmsford City.

Career

Corbett was born in Barcelona, Spain to English parents, before moving to England as a child. Prior to moving to England, Corbett was in the youth academy at Barcelona. Corbett joined Arsenal at under-9 level, after playing for Chelsea and Southampton. Corbett later represented Reading before signing for West Ham United in 2014. In early 2020, Corbett had a trial at Manchester United, scoring in a 1–0 win against Blackburn Rovers' under-18's, however Corbett did not gain a contract at Manchester United due to a dispute in his compensation fee. ^{[2] [3]}

Peterborough United

Following trials with Wolverhampton Wanderers and former club Southampton at the start the 2021–22 Premier League 2 season, Corbett signed for EFL Championship club Peterborough United on 15 November 2021. ^[4] On 27 November 2021, Corbett made his debut for Peterborough, starting in a 0–0 draw against Barnsley. ^[5]

In March 2024, Corbett joined National League North side Scunthorpe United on loan, until the end of the 2023–24 season. ^[6]

On 12 May 2024, Peterborough announced the player had been transfer-listed. ^[7]

Aldershot Town

On 4 July 2024, Corbett signed for National League side Aldershot Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a one-year deal. ^[8] He departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season. ^[9]

Chelmsford City

On 11 July 2025, Corbett agreed to join National League South club Chelmsford City, following his release from Aldershot. ^[10]

Career statistics

As of end of 2024–25 season

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Ham United U21	2019–20 [11]	—	—		—		—		2 [a]	1	2	1
	2020–21 [12]	—	—		—		—		2 [a]	1	2	1
	Total		—		—		—		4	2	4	2
Peterborough United	2021–22 [13]	EFL Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2022–23	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24 [14]	League One	0	0	0	0	1	0	2 [a]	0	3	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	4	0
Scunthorpe United (loan)	2023–24 [15]	National League North	5	1	0	0	—		0	0	5	1
Aldershot Town	2024–25 [15]	National League	34	1	1	0	—		10 [b]	5	45	6
Career total			40	2	1	0	1	0	16	7	58	9

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. Six appearances and four goals in FA Trophy, four appearances and one goal in National League Cup

Honours

Aldershot Town

• FA Trophy: 2024–25 ^[16]

References

1. "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
2. "Kai Corbett: Back from Manchester United but can he make West Ham's first team?". The Athletic. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
3. "Academy Quickfire Questions: Kai Corbett". West Ham United F.C. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
4. "Corbett Pens Deal With Posh". Peterborough United F.C. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
5. "Peterborough United 0–0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
6. Jones, Ben (12 March 2024). "Young Posh striker- who once started in the Championship- set for loan spell". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
7. "Posh Announce Retained List | Peterborough United - The Posh". www.theposh.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
8. "NEW SIGNING: Kai Corbett". www.theshots.co.uk. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
9. "RETAINED LIST: End of 24/25 Season". www.theshots.co.uk. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
10. "KAI CORBETT IS A CLARET". www.chelmsfordcityfc.com. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
11. "Games played by Kai Corbett in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
12. "Games played by Kai Corbett in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
13. "Games played by Kai Corbett in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
14. "Games played by Kai Corbett in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
15. Kai Corbett at Soccerway . Retrieved 4 July 2024.
16. "Second-half goals seal Aldershot Town's first FA Trophy title with 3-0 win at Wembley". www.thefa.com. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.