Zak Sturge

Zak Norton Sturge (born 15 June 2004) is an English professional footballer currently playing as a left-back for Premier League side Chelsea.

Club career
Born in London, Sturge started his career with the Cre8tive Football Academy, before joining Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019. After three years in Brighton, he declined the offer of a contract extension, and announced his departure from the club in July 2022.

After being linked with a host of German Bundesliga sides, as well as English sides Leeds United and Chelsea, he signed with the latter as a free agent in August 2022. Since signing, he has gone on to train with the first team.

On 31 August 2023, Sturge joined League One club Peterborough United on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season. On 2 January 2024, he was recalled by Chelsea.

International career
Sturge is eligible to represent both England and Guyana at international level. He was called up to the England national under-18 football team in late 2021, and has gone on to make six appearances.