Here is everything you need to know about Crystal Palace’s defensive addition Trevoh Chalobah, who moved to the club this summer.
Crystal Palace agreed a deadline day loan deal with Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah with the English defender swapping west London for south London.
Trevoh Chalobah will spend the 2024/25 campaign at Selhurst Park as it was becoming clear that the defender’s future was not at Chelsea.
With Palace also signing Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg, Chalobah provides more options for the team, but who is the defender? Let’s take a look…
Where and when was Trevoh Chalobah born?
Trevoh Chalobah was born on the 5th of July 1999. The Englishman was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital. Chalobah has English citizenship.
How tall is Trevoh Chalobah?
Chalobah is 1.92 metres tall, which is the equivalent of 6 foot 3 inches tall. The Englishman’s height is vital for this role as a centre-back.
What position does Trevoh Chalobah play?
As mentioned, Chalobah mainly operates as a centre-back for Palace. However, during his spell at Chelsea, Chalobah also played games at right-back and defensive midfield. This versatility could be a key trait for Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
How much did Crystal Palace spend on Chalobah?
Crystal Palace signed Chalobah on loan from Chelsea on loan, which means that the Eagles have brought in the defender without spending a transfer fee. The transfer includes a loan fee but it is unclear how much it is.
Trevoh Chalobah’s career statistics
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| FC Lorient (loan) | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| Huddersfield Town (loan) | 38 | 1 | 1 |
| Ipswich Town (loan) | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Chelsea | 80 | 5 | 1 |
What did Trevoh Chalobah say about Crystal Palace transfer?
Palace signed Chalobah on deadline day from Chelsea with the English defender keen on getting more game time away from Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to Crystal Palace’s website, Chalobah said: “I’m delighted to join an ambitious club like Crystal Palace. I know some of the boys in the squad well and I’m looking forward to playing alongside them in front of the amazing support at Selhurst Park.”
Trevoh Chalobah’s brother
Trevoh Chalobah had a brother, Nathaniel, who also came through the Chelsea academy and he has since gone on to have a successful career in football.
Nathaniel Chalobah, 29, has played for Napoli, Watford, and Fulham but currently plys his trade in the EFL Championship for Sheffield Wednesday.
Trevoh Chalobah religion
The English defender has never been one to shy away from his faith and has oftentimes posted a message on social media which read “son of god”.
Chalobah has often referred to himself as Jehovah’s son and is a devout Christian. Last season, Chalobah played and scored for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur and revealed a shirt that said “Son Of God”, which is a nod to his religious beliefs.
