Mike Penders

CHE

• #39 • Goalkeeper

Mike Penders

CHE

• #39 • Goalkeeper

National Team

Belgium

Position

Goalkeeper

Role

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 31, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'7"

Weight

209 lb

Club

Chelsea

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

68.7

10/25

Impact score

5.8

25/25

Position rank

10th

10/25 GK

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Position rank

34th

34/128 GK

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Gk Overall

10th/25 GK

68.7

Shot Stopping

9th/25 GK

71.4

Duel

18th/22 GK

Passing

22nd/25 GK

60.2

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

127

Clean sheets

Saves

Upcoming matches

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Chelsea

Man Utd

Stamford Bridge • USA Network

Forest

Chelsea

The City Ground

News

Oct 24, 2026

Concedes twice, including own goal

Penders made three saves and allowed two goals, but also 2 an own goal in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Analysis: Penders made his first career Premier League start Saturday, coming in for the injured Emiliano Martinez (jaw). It was a performance he may not want to remember though as he made a massive error on a corner kick in the 77th minute, missing his punch of the ball and scoring an own goal. He also conceded an outside-the-box goal by Mathys Tel in the 87th minute, giving Spurs a rare win at Stamford Bridge. Martinez will remain out Saturday versus Manchester United, so Penders will likely have a chance to redeem himself.

Oct 23, 2026

Ready for increased involvement

Penders is fully fit and ready for additional Premier League involvement after impressing in training and during his debut against Everton, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "He's ready. He's been training well. He has shown he has a good level. When he came on, in a few minutes he showed his personality and qualities. That is why we have a squad to be ready for these situations."

Analysis: Penders appears ready to take on a more prominent role for Chelsea after making his Premier League debut during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton. The 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper came off the bench in the second half to replace Emiliano Martinez (jaw), who was forced off following a head collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. Having previously featured in Carabao Cup encounters against Luton Town and Leeds United, Penders demonstrated his ability to handle Premier League action despite entering the match unexpectedly. Coach Alonso has praised both his performances in training and his composure against Everton, suggesting the goalkeeper has earned the coaching staff's confidence. With Martinez ruled out for several weeks, the Belgian will be in contention for his first Premier League start against Tottenham on Saturday.