Marc Guehi

Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guehi (born 13 July 2000) is an Ivorian-born English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace.

Guehi came through the youth system at Chelsea before spending two seasons on loan at Swansea City. He joined Crystal Palace in July 2021, becoming the club's third most expensive signing. He has represented England at youth level and was a regular starter in the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup winning squad.

Club Career

Chelsea

Progressing through the youth ranks, Guehi regularly featured for the under-18s during their treble-winning campaign in 2017. In September 2017, he signed his first professional contract with a three-year deal. The following season, he helped the under-18s win a quadruple and reach the final of the UEFA Youth League.

On 12 May 2019, Guehi was named in a Premier League squad for the first time as a substitute in a 0–0 draw at Leicester City. He featured an unused substitute a further three times during the 2019–20 season. On 17 September, he was an unused substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Valencia in the UEFA Champions League. The following week, he made his professional debut in a 7–1 win against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup Third Round. His second and final appearance for the club came in a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United in the Fourth Round on 30 October.

Swansea City (loan)

On 10 January 2020, Guehi joined Championship club Swansea City on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. The move saw him re-unite with Steve Cooper, who had previously managed him in England's under-17 World Cup winning squad.

After being named as an unused substitute on two occasions, Guehi made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Stoke City on 25 January. He remained in the starting XI for the next four games, but came under criticism after Swansea failed to win any of their last five games. Cooper backed the defender and stated "it's difficult for yo

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