Who is Chelsea’s Gabriel Slonina? Age, Nationality, Position, Stats and more

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Gabriel Slonina has been included in Chelsea’s pre-season tour squad and will likely feature at some point. Here is absolutely everything you need to know about him…

Who is Gabriel Slonina?

Gabriel Pawel “Gaga” Slonina is a professional footballer who plays for Chelsea.

He currently features in the academy sides, but he’s now edging closer to the first-team squad and will most likely feature this pre-season.

Slonina was destined for big things from a young age. At just 14, Slonina became the second youngest signing in MLS history and the youngest signing ever for the Chicago Fire.

He made more history just two years later in 2021, when he made his professional debut for Chicago at just 17 years of age, making him the youngest-ever keeper to grace the league.

This of course sparked the interest of some of the world’s biggest clubs… including Chelsea, who secured his signature in August 2022.

Where and when was Gabriel Slonina born?

Slonina was born in Addison, Illinois on the 15th of May 2004.

Although born in the States, he is of Polish descent and was eligible to represent the United States or Poland internationally, with Slonina choosing his place of birth.

What position does Gabriel Slonina play?

The towering wonderkid is a goalkeeper.

Slonina is physically imposing, listed as 1.98m tall, above 6ft 4″.

How good is Gabriel Slonina?

Slonina has all the qualities to become a fantastic goalkeeper. He is an excellent shot-stopper and has a knack for making a spectacular save.

In 2023 Slonina was the only goalkeeper included in Goal’s NXGN Top 50 Wonderkids in world football, which is exactly why Chelsea weren’t shy in snapping him up.

You can check out the goalkeeper in action in the video below.

Gabriel Slonina Chelsea stats

Here are the stats for Gabriel Slonina thus far at Chelsea, sourced from Transfermarkt.