12 Interesting Facts About Levi Colwill You Should Probably Know

Levi Colwill, an English professional footballer, has been making waves in the football world with his exceptional skills and performances. Born on February 26, 2003, in Southampton, England, Colwill has shown great promise as a centre back and left back for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. This article delves into twelve interesting facts about this rising star that every football fan should know.

Player Profile

Full Name	Date of Birth	Place of Birth	Height	Position	Current Club	Contract Expires
Levi Lamar Samuels Colwill	February 26, 2003	Southampton, England	1.87 m	Centre-Back, Left-Back	Chelsea FC	June 30, 2029

12 Interesting Facts About Levi Colwill

1. Early Beginnings

Colwill’s journey into football began at a young age. He joined Chelsea at the under-nine level, having previously played for Sunday League team City Central alongside Jamal Musiala.

2. Family Influence

Football runs in Colwill’s family. His uncles, Barry and Byron Mason, won the 2014 FA Vase final with Sholing, with Colwill walking out at Wembley Stadium as a mascot. Another uncle, Daniel Mason, also plays for Sholing and works for Southampton.

3. Professional Debut

Colwill signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in February 2020 on his 17th birthday. He made his debut on August 1, 2021, in a 4–2 penalty shoot-out win against Sheffield Wednesday in the 2021–22 EFL Cup.

4. First Career Goal

On August 21, 2021, he scored his first career goal in Huddersfield’s 2–1 win at Sheffield United.

5. International Career

Colwill has represented England at various levels, from U16 to the senior team. He made his debut for the England national team in 2023.

6. Overcoming Challenges

Throughout his career, Colwill has faced and overcome several challenges, including ankle, knee, and hip problems, as well as COVID-19.

7. Future Prospect

Despite his young age, Colwill has already attracted attention from other clubs. In June 2023, it was reported that Chelsea had rejected a £30 million bid from Brighton for Colwill.

8. Loan Spells

Colwill’s professional career took off when he was loaned to Championship club Huddersfield Town for the 2021–22 season. He made his league debut in a 1–1 away draw with Derby County. Despite suffering from ankle, knee, and hip problems, as well as COVID-19, Colwill managed to score his first career goal in Huddersfield’s 2–1 win at Sheffield United.

In the following season, Colwill was loaned to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. He made his debut against Manchester United and made his first Premier League start in a 2–1 home defeat against Aston Villa. Colwill ended the season having made 13 starts in the 2022–23 Premier League as Brighton qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in the club’s history.

9. International Career

Colwill has represented England at various levels, from U16 to the senior team. He won the Syrenka Cup in 2019 with England U17. He made his debut for – and captained – the England U19s in a 4–0 victory over Andorra in a 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match. He was part of the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and even helped the team to win the tournament.

On 31 August 2023, Colwill was called up to the senior England squad for the first time, for their fixtures against Ukraine and Scotland.

10. Personal Life

Colwill was born on 26 February 2003 in Southampton, Hampshire. His uncles, Barry and Byron Mason, won the 2014 FA Vase final with Sholing, with Colwill walking out at Wembley Stadium as a mascot. Another uncle, Daniel Mason, also plays for Sholing and works for Southampton. As of now, there is no information available on Levi Colwill’s dating life.

11. Playing Style

Colwill is a modern-day centre-back, known for his defensive solidity and ball-playing ability. He tops Huddersfield’s centre-backs for successful dribbles, accurate opposition half passes, final third passes, and even shots on target. He can also slot in on the left as a full-back or wing-back, and enjoys stepping forward as a ball-playing defender.

12. Future Prospects

Colwill’s future looks promising. Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, has backed Colwill to become one of the best defenders in England. Despite interest from other clubs, Colwill chose to stay at Chelsea, signing a new six-year contract. He is expected to establish himself in the Chelsea team and help bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge.

Conclusion

Levi Colwill’s journey in football is a testament to his talent, resilience, and dedication. As he continues to develop and make his mark in the football world, there’s no doubt that we’ll be hearing more about this promising player in the years to come.