1. Ben Chilwell Is Only Half English...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Chilwell’s father is from New Zealand. His grandfather came to England sometime in the 1900s, where he met Chilwell’s grandmother. Once they married, the family stayed back in England, where Chilwell was born and raised. However, he was raised with New Zealand values and traditions, thanks to his father and grandfather.
2. He Instilled Football in His Family
Chilwell’s family had a strong New Zealand Kiwi ancestry – and he dabbled a lot in two sports – cricket and football. With his family mostly familiar with the sport of cricket, Chilwell was the first in his family to actively take up football as a career. Or, for that matter, even play football! However, his parents were supportive of him pursuing football.
3. Ben Chilwell Had To Choose Between Cricket And Football
Being brought up with his family interested in cricket and him interested in football, he was exposed to both sports. In fact, there came a point in his life where he had to make a decision on which sport to choose. Initially, Chilwell chose to go with cricket.
However, as he started training in cricket, his interest in the sport started to wane. He soon realised that he was more cut out for football and he even enjoyed football more than cricket.
4. He Has Been With His Wife Since 2017
For all you singles out there crushing on the current Blues’ left back, he is unfortunately tied to someone else! But it is fortunate for him indeed, because his wife is amazing. She’s the perfect combination of beauty and brains (a cliche, we know, but it’s rare to meet someone like that!). Joanna Chilwell has a degree in psychology from the University of Leicester.
5. Chilwell Joined Leicester City’s Academy At Only 12 Years Of Age
Leicester City Academy has definitely molded Ben Chilwell into the fine footballer he is today. He won the Academy Player of the Year award at Leicester in the 2014-15 campaign and debuted for Leicester City’s first team on October 27, 2015.
