1. Ethan Ampadu joined Chelsea in July 2017, where he went out on loan to German club RB Leipzig, before suffering consecutive relegations at Sheffield United and then at Italian sides Venezia and Spezia.
17 Facts About Ethan Ampadu
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In July 2023, Ethan Ampadu joined Leeds United on a permanent transfer.
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Ethan Ampadu played for Wales at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level before making his senior debut for Wales in November 2017.
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Ethan Ampadu represented Wales at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Ethan Ampadu became the club's youngest ever player, breaking an 87-year-old record set by Cliff Bastin, and being named man of the match.
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Ethan Ampadu's record was beaten by Ben Chrisene in August 2019.
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On 1 July 2017, Ethan Ampadu signed a contract with Premier League club Chelsea.
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On 20 September 2017, Ethan Ampadu made his debut for Chelsea in an EFL Cup third round match against Nottingham Forest, coming on in the 55th minute for Cesc Fabregas.
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In that period, Ethan Ampadu joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan deal.
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On 7 September 2020, Ethan Ampadu joined fellow Premier League club Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
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Ethan Ampadu played 29 games in all competitions for the Blades, who were relegated at the end of the season.
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On 31 August 2021, Ethan Ampadu joined Italian side Venezia on a season-long loan after signing a new three-year deal with Chelsea.
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On 1 September 2022, Ethan Ampadu joined Spezia on a season-long loan.
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On 23 July 2024, Ethan Ampadu was named as the club's captain.
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Ethan Ampadu was previously eligible to represent England, Republic of Ireland and Ghana.
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On 26 May 2017, at the age of 16, Ethan Ampadu was called into the senior Wales squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier with Serbia.
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In May 2021, Ethan Ampadu was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.