Samuel Rak-Sakyi


Samuel Rak-Sakyi is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Chelsea.

Club career

Born in London, Rak-Sakyi joined Chelsea at the age of eight. He also had played as a defensive midfielder.
Rak-Sakyi signed his scholar with Chelsea in July 2021. He won the U18 Premier League Cup with Chelsea in 2021–22 season.
During the 2023–24 season, he was key player for Chelsea U23, but suffered a season ending injury in February.
With his youth contract expired in June 2024, Chelsea had prolonged talk to renew his contract. On 21 August 2024, Rak-Sakyi signed a two-year contract with Chelsea. In November 2024, he was included in the senior match squad for the first time in the UEFA Conference League match against Panathinaikos.
On 7 November 2024, Rak-Sakyi made his senior debut for Chelsea in an 8–0 win over FC Noah in the UEFA Conference League, being subbed on in the 79th minute for Christopher Nkunku.
On 12 December 2024, Rak-Sakyi made his full debut for Chelsea starting against Astana in the UEFA Conference League.

International career

Rak-Sakyi has represented England at under-17 and under-18 level. He is also eligible to represent Ghana through his parents.

Personal life

Rak-Sakyi's elder brother Jesurun plays as a winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor on loan from Crystal Palace, having begun his youth career in the Chelsea academy.

Honours

Chelsea U18s
Chelsea