Wesley Fofana

CHE

• #3 • Center Back

Wesley Fofana

CHE

• #3 • Center Back

Nationality

France

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Dec 17, 2000 (25)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

185 lb

Club

Chelsea

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

176/362

Impact score

6.9

154/362

Defender rank

78th

78/134

All rank

186th

186/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

289th

289/645

All rank

727th

727/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

78th/134 DEF

Passing

68th/134 DEF

65.1

1 V 1 Defending

103rd/125 DEF

58.3

Aerial Duel

52nd/120 DEF

65.5

Positioning

41st/128 DEF

72.2

Blocking

46th/127 DEF

68.7

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

171

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Sep 12, 2:00pm UTC

Chelsea

Hull City

Stamford Bridge • USA Network

Sep 18, 7:00pm UTC

Brentford

Chelsea

Gtech Community Stadium

Hill Dickinson Stadium

News

Sep 6, 2026

Records 10 clearances

Fofana registered three tackles (three won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Arsenal.

Analysis: Fofana produced a highly active defensive display, leading Chelsea with 10 clearances while winning each of his three tackles. He has registered 17 clearances and three interceptions across his two Premier League appearances this season, showing the ball-winning and aerial qualities he can provide when available. His ability to deal with pressure inside the defensive third should keep him prominent in Chelsea's center-back rotation.

Aug 31, 2026

Starts upon return from suspension

Fofana generated seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Analysis: Fofana made his first Premier League start of the season after returning from suspension and immediately produced a busy defensive display, recording seven clearances and one interception. He was replaced after 68 minutes as Chelsea reshaped the back line, but his combination of pace, physicality and ability to defend aggressively should keep him firmly involved in the competition for starting minutes.