Levi Lemar Samuels Colwill (born 26 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Chelsea.
Colwill has been compared to John Terry due to his shirt number, status as an academy graduate of Chelsea, and position.
Early life and career
Levi was born on 26 February 2003 in Southampton, England to his parents.
The English professional footballer was born on the 26th day of February 2003 to his Father, Levi Colwill Samuels, and Mother, Deborah Samuel Colwill, in Southampton, England.
Barry and Byron Mason, Colwill’s uncles, won the 2014 FA Vase Final with Sholing, with Colwill walking out at Wembley Stadium as a mascot. Another uncle, Dan Mason also plays for Sholing and works for Southampton.
Chelsea
Born in Southampton, Colwill joined Chelsea at under-9 level, having previously played for City Central.
2021–22 season: Loan to Huddersfield Town
In June 2021, he joined Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan. He made his professional debut in a 4–2 penalty shootout win against Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup on 1 August 2021. He scored his first goal for Huddersfield, a late winner, in a 2–1 win at Sheffield United on 21 August 2021. Throughout the season he suffered from ankle, knee and hip problems, as well as COVID-19. On 29 May 2022, Colwill scored an own-goal as Huddersfield lost 1–0 to Nottingham Forest in the 2021–22 Championship play-off final.
2022–23 season: Loan to Brighton & Hove Albion
On 5 August 2022, Colwill joined fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for the duration of the 2022–23 season. He made his Seagulls and Premier League debut two days later against Manchester United, coming on as a 90+1st minute substitute for Solly March in Brighton’s first ever win at Old Trafford after winning 2–1. Colwill made his first Premier League start on 13 November, coming close to scoring an equaliser in the 2–1 home defeat against Aston Villa.
On 1 June 2023, it was reported that Chelsea had rejected a £30 million bid from Brighton for the player. Colwill complimented Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, and said his own game had room to improve.
International career
Colwill has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels. With the under-17 team he won the Syrenka Cup in 2019.
On 27 August 2021, Colwill received his first call up for the England U21s.
On 10 November 2021, Colwill made his debut for – and captained – the England U19s in a 4–0 victory over Andorra in a 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match. He scored his first goal for the U19s six days later during a 2–0 win against Sweden.
On 25 March 2022, Colwill made his England U21 debut during a 4–1 win over Andorra at Bournemouth.
In June 2023, Colwill linked up with the England senior squad for the first time as part of the travelling party to a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture away to Malta.
On 14 June 2023, Colwill was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Starting five of his country’s six games, Colwill helped England to win the tournament without conceding a single goal. Colwill lauded the team’s ‘family’ spirit.
Parents and family
Levi Colwill parents are Mr Levi Colwill Samuels Snr (father) and Deborah Samuel Colwill (mother).
It is evident his parents still play a huge role in his life. The rising levels of expectation surrounding their son mean their advice and protection could prove crucial to his development.
“They’re the most important people in my career,” he says. “They know what I’m like, who I am as a person. If I ever do get a bit big-headed, they remind me where I come from and how hard we have all had to work to get to this point. This is just the start. We know there is a lot more to go through as a family and to achieve as a family.
“They drive up to see me a lot. My dad comes to every game, no matter where it is. It’s good to have them so close to me, to keep me humble.
“My parents are the best of both worlds. My dad is more about what happens on the pitch. He’s been watching me play since the start so if it’s anything about what happens on the pitch, I go to him. Off the pitch, I go to mum. She is the one who will constantly remind me that there is a bigger world out there. When I’m down and she can see it, she is always there to give me a hug. It’s a perfect mix.”
Being the child of a Black father and a British mother, the Chelsea FC graduate is of mixed ethnicity.
He is one among two male siblings (notably his brother, Jayvon) born to the blissful marital union between his Dad, Samuel and mom.
Siblings
Levi Colwill has only one sibling, his brother Jayvon Colwill. Levi has no sister.
Partner/ Wife
Levi Colwill is currently single and not in an open relationship for now.
Is Levi Colwill married?: No, Levi Colwill is at the moment not yet married.
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