Travis Akomeah

Travis Akomeah

Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-01-06) 6 January 2006 (age 20)
Position	Defender
Team information
Current team	Gillingham (on loan from Watford)
Number	15
Youth career
	Watford
2022–2025	Chelsea
2025	Watford
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Watford	0	(0)
2025–2026	→ Gillingham (loan)	4	(0)
2026–	→ Gillingham (loan)	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:32, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

Travis Akomeah (born 6 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gillingham, on loan from Watford. ^[1]

Career

Akomeah spent his early career with Watford and Chelsea, ^[2] returning to Watford in February 2025. ^[3] He signed on loan for Gillingham in September 2025. ^{[4] [5]} Upon signing he was praised by Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth, ^[6] and made his Football League debut on 22 November, appearing as a late substitute, in his fifth game for the club. ^[7] His loan ended in January 2026 ^[8] but later that month he returned on loan to Gillingham. ^[9]

References

1. Travis Akomeah at Soccerbase
2. Trotter, Scott (30 August 2023). "Travis Akomeah set to be included in Chelsea squad versus AFC Wimbledon". Football London.
3. "Young defender returns to Watford after three years away". Watford Observer. 3 February 2025.
4. "Gillingham transfer news: Garath McCleary, Jonny Smith and Travis Akomeah join". BBC Sport. 1 September 2025.
5. "Gills sign former Chelsea defender". Kent Online. 1 September 2025.
6. "Travis Akomeah has Premier League potential, says Gillingham boss". Kent Online. 5 September 2025.
7. "Defensive injuries at Gillingham opens the door for Watford loan man". Kent Online. 24 November 2025.
8. "Travis Akomeah returns to Watford from Gillingham loan". Watford Observer. 7 January 2026.
9. "Travis Akomeah: Watford centre-back re-joins Gillingham on loan". BBC Sport. 21 January 2026.