Levi Colwill is one of many Chelsea youngsters who are destined to achieve something big in world football. After impressing on various loan moves, the player has finally found a breakthrough with the first team. Not only the loan spells, but an impressive UEFA Euro U-21 in the summer of 2023 confirmed a place for this 20-year-old in Mauricio Pochettino’s team.
Chelsea have struggled since the start of the season. The Blues sit in the second half of the table and are failing to gain momentum under the new manager. However, Pochettino is giving chances to all his players. Colwill has been a favourite and has started in every Premier League game for the Blues. Here is a look at how this 20-year-old settled into his parent club.
Versatile Defender
Levi Colwill is a versatile centre-back who can also play as a left-back. A left-footed player gives the manager two options on the field. The 20-year-old is a proper modern-day defender who is very comfortable with the ball at his feet.
When it comes to defensive qualities, the defender has won 64.6% of his defensive duels, 77.8% of his aerial duels, and 52.6% of his loose ball duels. This shows the dominance of the player in the air and what he can add to the attack with his aerial ability. He also averages 4.06 interceptions per 90 minutes.
A club like Chelsea is likely to keep the ball against small teams. As soon as they lose the ball, there are players waiting to make recoveries on the field. Colwill has made 54 recoveries, with 22.2% coming in the attacking half. Most of these have been made on the edge of the final third.
Moving the ball
Chelsea’s struggle to score goals has allowed the full-back to make forward runs. The Blues have more attacking options on the right side of the defence, but there are a few contributions from the left side as well. Colwill has made seven progressive runs in the English Premier League this season, with five starting in the attacking half.
Adding to this is his ability to pass the ball and make progress. Levi Colwill averages 49.6 passes per 90 minutes and has an accuracy rate of 85.5%. Most of the ball progression passes have been made to find a wide player. He has tried 1.05 passes per 90 minutes into the opposition penalty box.
Levi Colwill has performed decently for a poor Chelsea side. He spent the last season on loan at Brighton and gained some Premier League experience. The 20-year-old is on Chelsea’s contract until 2029. They know the calibre of the player and will look to build their defence around him. Colwill has kept two clean sheets with the team and will look to add more in the remaining season.
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