Mike Penders becomes Chelsea’s youngest Premier League goalkeeper in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Mike Penders made his Premier League debut for Chelsea on October 17, 2026, replacing Emiliano Martínez in a match against Everton after Martínez suffered a fractured jaw. The 21-year-old achieved the record of youngest goalkeeper for Chelsea in the Premier League, surpassing Lenny Pidgeley’s record. Penders is set to start Chelsea’s next game against Tottenham, where he will also become the youngest starting goalkeeper in Premier League history, breaking Petr Čech's record. He noted his debut was a 'very proud moment' despite the circumstances.
- •Penders debuted during Chelsea's match against Everton on October 17, 2026.
- •Emiliano Martínez was injured, suffering a fractured jaw.
- •Penders surpassed Lenny Pidgeley as Chelsea’s youngest Premier League goalkeeper.
- •He will become the youngest starting goalkeeper in Premier League history against Tottenham.
- •Penders expressed pride in making his Premier League debut.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Penders becomes Chelsea’s youngest ever Premier League goalkeeper; now set to beat Petr Čech’s record
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