Chelsea squad 2026/27 has changed significantly under manager Xabi Alonso, with new arrivals added around captain Reece James, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and the club’s younger first-team players. The final Premier League registration list gives a clearer picture of the group available after the summer transfer window closed.
Chelsea squad 2026/27 information is organised here by current first-team role and shirt number, using the post-deadline registration picture rather than an earlier preseason snapshot. Chelsea also have several Under-21 players who can feature outside the senior 25-player limit, which gives Alonso additional depth. For fixtures, results, standings and club coverage, use the SportPesa Kenya Chelsea hub. SP Score carries the changing layer: live lineups, scores and player statistics.
Chelsea squad overview
| Detail | Information |
| Club | Chelsea FC |
| Season | 2026/27 |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Manager | Xabi Alonso |
| Captain | Reece James |
| Home | Stamford Bridge, London |
For fixtures, results, standings and wider club coverage, visit SportPesa Kenya’s Chelsea FC hub.
Full Chelsea squad 2026/27
The table below focuses on the current first-team group and established U21 players around the senior squad. It does not reproduce the club’s entire academy registration list.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Emiliano Martinez | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Teddy Sharman-Lowe | Goalkeeper |
| 39 | Mike Penders | Goalkeeper |
| 44 | Gaga Slonina | Goalkeeper |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Position |
| 2 | Marco Palestra | Defender / wing-back |
| 3 | Wesley Fofana | Centre-back |
| 4 | Valentin Barco | Defender / midfielder |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroix | Centre-back |
| 6 | Levi Colwill | Centre-back |
| 21 | Jorrel Hato | Defender |
| 24 | Reece James | Defender / midfielder / captain |
| 27 | Malo Gusto | Defender |
| 29 | Pep Chavarria | Defender |
| 34 | Josh Acheampong | Defender |
| 30 | Aaron Anselmino | Centre-back |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Position |
| 10 | Cole Palmer | Attacking midfielder |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | Midfielder |
| 17 | Morgan Rogers | Attacking midfielder / forward |
| 23 | Geovany Quenda | Midfielder / winger |
| 25 | Moises Caicedo | Midfielder |
| 41 | Estevao Willian | Attacking midfielder / winger |
| 45 | Romeo Lavia | Midfielder |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Position |
| 7 | Pedro Neto | Forward |
| 9 | Joao Pedro | Forward |
| 11 | Jamie Gittens | Forward |
| 18 | Danny Welbeck | Forward |
| 22 | Emmanuel Emegha | Forward |
Chelsea new signings and squad changes
Chelsea’s summer window brought major changes across the squad. Morgan Rogers took No.17, Maxence Lacroix No.5, Marco Palestra No.2, Geovany Quenda No.23 and Pep Chavarria No.29, while Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck added experience. Emiliano Martinez joined the goalkeeping group late in the window and subsequently switched to the No.1 shirt after Robert Sanchez moved out on loan. The final Premier League registration list is therefore the stronger reference point for the squad than the earlier preseason roster.
For the wider window, see SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League transfers 2026/27.
How the Chelsea squad is structured
Alonso has a squad with considerable positional flexibility. James can operate at right-back or in midfield, while Barco, Palestra, Gusto and Hato give Chelsea different options in wide defensive roles. Colwill, Fofana, Lacroix, Acheampong and Anselmino provide centre-back depth.
Further forward, Caicedo and Lavia can anchor midfield, Henderson brings experience and Palmer and Rogers provide creativity closer to goal. Neto, Gittens, Quenda and Estevao add width, while Joao Pedro, Welbeck and Emegha offer different profiles through the middle.
Premier League registration and young players
Chelsea’s senior registration is supplemented by a sizeable group of Under-21 players. Players such as Josh Acheampong, Jorrel Hato, Marco Palestra, Mike Penders, Geovany Quenda, Estevao Willian and Aaron Anselmino can be part of the first-team picture while remaining outside the senior 25-player limit where eligibility rules apply.
This page focuses on players with a realistic first-team role rather than listing every academy registration. For current selections, minutes, goals and other live player data, use SP Score.
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Follow Chelsea throughout 2026/27
Chelsea squad pages are most useful when they stay focused on durable player information. For live lineups, scores, match events and changing player statistics, use SP Score.
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Chelsea squad FAQs
Who is Chelsea manager in 2026/27?
Xabi Alonso is Chelsea manager for the 2026/27 season.
Who is Chelsea captain?
Reece James is Chelsea captain and wears No.24.
What number does Emiliano Martinez wear for Chelsea?
Emiliano Martinez wears No.1 after switching from the No.26 shirt he initially took when he joined.
What number does Cole Palmer wear?
Cole Palmer wears No.10 for Chelsea.
Where can I check live Chelsea player statistics?
Use SP Score for current Chelsea lineups, match events, live scores and changing player statistics.
READ ALSO: Chelsea FC: Fixtures, Results, Standings, Squad & Latest News
Conclusion
Chelsea squad 2026/27 gives Xabi Alonso a mix of senior experience, attacking quality and a large group of young players capable of contributing to the first team. James leads the squad, while Palmer, Caicedo, Rogers, Joao Pedro and the club’s new arrivals shape the core of the current group. Use the Chelsea hub for fixtures, results and standings, and SP Score for live lineups and player statistics throughout the season.
