Callum Hudson-Odoi

Callum Hudson-Odoi
Hudson-Odoi playing for Chelsea in 2017
Personal information
Full name Callum James Hudson-Odoi[1]
Date of birth (2000-11-07) 7 November 2000[2]
Place of birth Wandsworth, London, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[3]
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Chelsea
Number 20
Youth career
2007–2017 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Chelsea 2 (0)
National team‡
2015–2016 England U16 2 (0)
2016–2017 England U17 22 (5)
2018 England U18 2 (1)
2018– England U19 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2:42, 2 April 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 September 2018 (UTC)

Callum James Hudson-Odoi (born 7 November 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Premier League club Chelsea.

Club career

Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi joined Chelsea in 2007 and made his under-18 debut in August 2016. He went on to net eight times in twenty-five appearances in his debut campaign, assisting the under-18's to their eight FA Youth Cup triumph.[4] Following this, Hudson-Odoi was promoted to the under-23 side at the age of sixteen and went on to score four times in three games during their EFL Trophy campaign,[5] including a double in their 2–2 draw with League One side Plymouth Argyle.[6]

On 20 December 2017, Hudson-Odoi first appeared in Chelsea's first-team matchday squad in their EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth, remaining as an unused substitute in the 2–1 victory.[7] On 28 January 2018, Hudson-Odoi made his first-team debut in the FA Cup match against Newcastle United. He came off the bench in the 81st minute, replacing Pedro in a 3–0 home victory.[8] His Premier League debut came as a substitute on 31 January in a 3–0 home loss to Bournemouth.[9]

Following an impressive 2018–19 pre-season under the newly appointed, Maurizio Sarri, the Italian announced that Hudson-Odoi would stay with the Chelsea first-team squad for the forthcoming campaign.[10] Proceeding this, Hudson-Odoi was handed the number 20 jersey. On 5 August 2018, Hudson-Odoi made his first start for the club during their FA Community Shield defeat to Manchester City, featuring for 59 minutes in the 2–0 loss.[11]

International career

Eligible for both England and Ghana, Hudson-Odoi has represented England at every age group from under-16 to under-19 level. In April 2017, Hudson-Odoi was included in the squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[12] He scored in the semi-final against Turkey.[13] Hudson-Odoi also scored in the final with England eventually losing to Spain on a penalty shoot-out.[14] His performances led to him being included in the team of the tournament.[15] Hudson-Odoi was also an influential figure during England's 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign, netting once in seven appearances and featuring for the entire 90 minutes during their 5–2 final victory over Spain.[16]

In March 2018, Hudson-Odoi scored for England under-18 in a match against Belarus.[17] In September 2018 he scored for the England under-19 team against Belgium.[18]

Personal life

Hudson-Odoi is the younger brother of non-League striker Bradley Hudson-Odoi and the son of former Hearts of Oak midfielder Bismark Odoi.[19][20]

Career statistics

As of match played 5 August 2018[21]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea 2017–18 Premier League 202000000040
2018–19 Premier League 000000001[lower-alpha 1]010
Career total 202000001050
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Community Shield

Honours

Chelsea Reserves[4]

England U17

Individual

  • UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Callum Hudson-Odoi: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Callum Hudson-Odoi". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Callum Hudson-Odoi". TheChels.info. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "C. Hudson-Odoi". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Plymouth Argyle vs. Chelsea U21". Soccerway. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth". Soccerway. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Chelsea vs. Newcastle United". Soccerway. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "Bournemouth beating proves Chelsea new boy Giroud faces familiar top-four fight". Goal.com. 1 February 2018.
  10. ↑ "Chelsea wonderkid Hudson-Odoi is ready for first-team role, says Sarri". Goal. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Community Shield: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City". BBC Sport. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "Steve Cooper names Euro squad". The Football Association. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  13. ↑ "Young Lions reach European under-17 championship final". The Football Association. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  14. ↑ "Spot-on Spain claim record third U17 EURO title". UEFA. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  15. 1 2 "Technical Report – Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  16. ↑ "England U17 vs. Spain U17". Soccerway. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  17. ↑ "England U18s 2-1 Belarus". The Football Association. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  18. ↑ "Young Lions in action". The Football Association. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  19. ↑ "Friendly test for young Blues". Chelsea Official Site. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  20. ↑ "Ghanaian Hudson-Odoi signs". Vital Football. 2 July 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  21. ↑ Callum Hudson-Odoi at Soccerway
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