Josh Acheampong

Joshua Kofi Acheampong (born 5 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Chelsea. He has represented England as a youth international at multiple levels.

Early life
Born in London, Acheampong is of Ghanaian descent. He first joined Chelsea's academy as an Under-8.

Club career
On 3 January 2024, Acheampong signed his first professional contract with Chelsea. Acheampong was included in a match-day squad for the Chelsea men's senior team for the first time on 11 March 2024, being named amongst the substitutes in the Premier League match against Newcastle United; however, he ultimately went unused in that game. On 2 May 2024, three days before his 18th birthday, Acheampong made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute of a 2–0 Chelsea victory at Stamford Bridge over their London derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. His inclusion in the match-day squad against Tottenham came amidst several injuries to more experienced first-team players.

International career
In May 2023, Acheampong was a member of the England under-17 squad that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. In November 2023 he was selected to represent England at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored a goal in their opening game against New Caledonia.

Honours
England U18s
 * 2024 U18 Pinatar Super Cup