Joshua Kofi Acheampong

Acheampong's current-season form is level with last season (Season 9→9), while his Rating held around 79. His peak season for form remains 2025/26 (Season 9).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Chelsea · 6th	1	0	7.3	79	9
2025/26	Chelsea · 10th	17	1	6.59	79	9
2024/25	Chelsea · 4th	23	0	6.33	77	4
2023/24	Chelsea · 6th	4	0	7	73	0

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 6 youth-team spells in the full career.

England · international

Side	Apps	G
England U19	5	0
England U17	12	1

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Squad depthCentral defender

Joshua Kofi Acheampong is a 20-year-old central defender at Chelsea, rated 78.5 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (20.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.09 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Acheampong.

On the season, Acheampong graded 9 for current form (age-blind), on 2 clean sheets and 3.086 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 9 → 9). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2025/26.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 79. At 20 Acheampong is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 80.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Acheampong is operating at his career peak — the 2025/26 level is the level.

Peak: 2025/26Holding level

78.5

Ratingi

elite — among the best in the position

9.4

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

20.5%

Minutes

limited game time

3.09

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Chelsea finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

Apps

3.09

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.09 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 17 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95.3/100).
Ceiling. High potential at just 20 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 20.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 78.5 overall — elite — among the best in the position. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.09 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 20 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (98/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 20, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %20.5%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.129

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.129

Defensive actions / 903.086

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Cards / 900.129

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~94), then tapers with age. At 20, Acheampong sits on 80.1, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Acheampong's projected Rating — 78.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles11

Interceptions11

Blocks2

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

About Joshua Kofi Acheampong

Joshua Kofi Acheampong is a 20-year-old centre-back who plays for Chelsea, born on May 5, 2006 in London, standing 184 cm tall. He is from England. Chelsea currently sit 6th of 20 in the Premier League.

This season

In the current season, Joshua Kofi Acheampong has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 90 minutes, averaging a 7.3 match rating over his last 1 rated games.

Recent matches

August 24, 2026: 3-2 win away at Fulham (90 minutes, 7.3 rating)

Joshua Kofi Acheampong's next match is on August 27, 2026, when Chelsea face Luton at home in the League Cup.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Joshua Kofi Acheampong at 78.5 with a Season form score of 9.4. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 4 career titles — among them the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 6 recorded seasons, Joshua Kofi Acheampong has totalled 68 club appearances with 3 goals and 0 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 23 appearances for Chelsea.

On the international stage, Joshua Kofi Acheampong has represented England U19 and England U17 — 17 caps and 1 goal in our records.

Transfer news

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Joshua Kofi Acheampong signs new Chelsea contract

100%

will it happen

Joshua Kofi Acheampong has agreed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the club. The renewal is confirmed, led by Chelsea FC (official site) — interview / club announcement across 8 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·8 reports·led by Chelsea FC (official site) — interview / club announcement

The reports (8)

Trusted source · 95%Chelsea FC (official site) — interview / club announcementConcreteNamed source
Signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2029 (club interview/announcement about committing his future).
Signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2029 (club interview/announcement about committing his future).
Trusted source · 71%Chelsea FC (official site)ConcreteNamed source
Josh Acheampong has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2029 (club announcement).
Josh Acheampong has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2029 (club announcement).
Low-trust source · 20%Sports MoleDenial
Reports that Chelsea rejected approaches from two Premier League clubs for Josh Acheampong; Fabrizio Romano cited as the source of the update.
Reports that Chelsea rejected approaches from two Premier League clubs for Josh Acheampong; Fabrizio Romano cited as the source of the update.
Mixed reliability · 50%PUNCH (Nigeria)Denial
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for highly-rated defender Josh Acheampong and regard him as 'untouchable' as interest grows.
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for highly-rated defender Josh Acheampong and regard him as 'untouchable' as interest grows.
Mixed reliability · 50%MyJoyOnlineDenial
Reporting (sourcing BBC) that Chelsea have rejected multiple approaches for Josh Acheampong and consider him untouchable; article republishes the BBC update for local/Ghanaian audience.
Reporting (sourcing BBC) that Chelsea have rejected multiple approaches for Josh Acheampong and consider him untouchable; article republishes the BBC update for local/Ghanaian audience.
Mixed reliability · 50%BBC SportDenial
Chelsea have rejected multiple approaches for defender Josh Acheampong and consider him 'untouchable'; contract expires in 2029.
Chelsea have rejected multiple approaches for defender Josh Acheampong and consider him 'untouchable'; contract expires in 2029.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (posted on his Telegram/X feed)Denial
Exclusive: Chelsea have rejected approaches from clubs around Europe and two Premier League sides for Josh Acheampong; he is 'untouchable' and remains under contract until 2029.
Exclusive: Chelsea have rejected approaches from clubs around Europe and two Premier League sides for Josh Acheampong; he is 'untouchable' and remains under contract until 2029.
Low-trust source · 30%TeamTalk
Chelsea have turned down interest from multiple top European clubs over the past six months for Josh Acheampong and have no intention to sell; he is viewed as part of the club's long-term project.
Chelsea have turned down interest from multiple top European clubs over the past six months for Josh Acheampong and have no intention to sell; he is viewed as part of the club's long-term project.