Ethan Ampadu - In the line of greatness?

Ethan Kwame Colm Raymond Ampadu, the 17 year old defensive midfielder who made his debut for Chelsea in an EFL cup third round match against Nottingham Forest, coming on in the 55th minute for Cesc Fabregas. This act made him the first player born in the 2000's to play for Chelsea senior team and also the youngest player yo play for Chelsea in well over 10 years.

English born Ampadu made a quite skeptical choice to play for his mother's national side, Wales even though he was eligible to play for England who has in both recent and times past boast of world class defenders and midfielders.

In Ethan's debut for his academy youth team, Exter city, he set a record as the club's youngest ever player, played the full 90 minutes of normal time and was also awarded the man of the match. He is currently deployed as a centre back in Chelsea and he shows so much composure for his age. He was booked as early as the 2nd minute in the Carabao league cup tie against FC Bournemouth and he still went on the whole match without receiving a second booking.

This attracted praise from his manager, Antonio Conte, that it highlights great maturity and composure for someone of his age and playing in such a level.

Even though Chelsea has not recently been the favourites in bringing up youngsters, Ethan Ampadu brings memories of Chelsea youngsters who became. Legends and world class players such as Chelsea legend  John Terry. With adequate mentoring and help from good coaching Ampadu has shown that he has whatever talent is left to be great.