Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli debuts as Chelsea's youngest Premier League player

Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli made his professional debut for Chelsea in the Premier League during a match against Brentford on September 18, 2026. At 16 years and 255 days old, he became Chelsea's youngest ever Premier League player, surpassing the previous record held by Jody Morris since 1996. Despite Chelsea's 3-0 loss, Nicoll-Jazuli's debut marks a significant milestone for the club, as he is the first player born in the 2010s to play in the Premier League. His achievement adds to a series of records he has set at a young age, including being Chelsea's youngest UEFA Youth League player and goalscorer.

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