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Samuel Rak-Sakyi

Samuel Rak-Sakyi (born 27 March 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea.

Club career

Born in London, Rak-Sakyi joined Chelsea at the age of eight.[2] He also had played as a defensive midfielder.[1]

Rak-Sakyi signed his scholar with Chelsea in July 2021.[3] He won the U18 Premier League Cup with Chelsea in 2021–22 season.[4]

On 21 August 2024, Rak-Sakyi signed a two-year contract with Chelsea.[5]

International career

Rak-Sakyi has represented England at under-17 and under-18 level.[1] He is also eligible to represent Ghana through his parents.[6]

Personal life

Rak-Sakyi's elder brother, Jesurun, who is a Chelsea academy product, plays for Crystal Palace.[7][8]

Career statistics

Club

As of 7 November 2023.[9]
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b c Samuel Rak-Sakyi at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Samuel Rak-Sakyi". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  3. ^ "Meet the 2021/22 Academy scholars". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  4. ^ "Sam Rak-Sakyi clinches English U18 Championship with Chelsea". sportsbrief.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  5. ^ "Rak-Sakyi agrees new contract". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  6. ^ "Crystal Palace: Ghanaian youngster Jesurun Rak-Sakyi elated after Premier League debut". Modern Ghana.
  7. ^ "Jesurun Rak-Sakyi: Crystal Palace's young 'throwback' thriving with rivals Charlton". The Athletic. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Jesurun Rak-Sakyi: Crystal Palace's teenage goal machine who Chelsea let go | Goal.com". www.goal.com. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  9. ^ Samuel Rak-Sakyi at Soccerway