Personal information | |||
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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.
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]
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]
In May 2025, Emenalo was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. [6]
Emenalo plays as a midfielder. Known for his versatility and passing ability, he is left-footed. [7]