Callum Hudson-Odoi facts for kids
Hudson-Odoi playing for Chelsea in 2021
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 7 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Wandsworth, England | ||
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.82 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2018 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2018–2023 | Chelsea | 72 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | → Bayer Leverkusen (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2023– | Nottingham Forest | 49 | (11) |
| National team | |||
| 2015–2016 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | England U17 | 23 | (6) |
| 2018 | England U18 | 2 | (1) |
| 2018 | England U19 | 7 | (2) |
| 2019–2021 | England U21 | 9 | (4) |
| 2019 | England | 3 | (0) |
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Callum James Hudson-Odoi, born on November 7, 2000, is an English professional football player. He plays as a winger for Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
When he was younger, Callum played for Chelsea's special training academy. He helped his youth teams win important trophies like the U18 Premier League in 2017 and the FA Youth Cup two times in a row! Because he was so good, he got to play for Chelsea's main team in January 2018. He has played over 110 games for them.
Callum also played really well for England's youth teams. He was part of the squad that came second in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and then won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the same year! In March 2019, he made history by becoming the youngest player ever to play for the main England team in a big competition game.
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About Callum Hudson-Odoi
Callum James Hudson-Odoi was born on November 7, 2000, in Wandsworth, London. He grew up there. His older brother, Bradley Hudson-Odoi, also plays football, and his father, Bismark Odoi, was a football player from Ghana. Callum went to Whitgift School in Croydon.
Playing for Clubs
Chelsea Football Club
Starting Out at Chelsea
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Callum Hudson-Odoi joined Chelsea's academy in 2007 when he was just seven years old. He started playing for their under-18 team in August 2016. In his first season, he scored eight goals in 25 games, helping the under-18 team win the FA Youth Cup for the eighth time.
After that, Callum moved up to the under-23 team when he was only 16. He scored four goals in three games during their EFL Trophy matches, including two goals in a 2–2 draw against Plymouth Argyle.
On January 28, 2018, Callum played his first game for Chelsea's main team in an FA Cup match against Newcastle United. He came on as a substitute in the 81st minute, helping Chelsea win 3–0. A few days later, on January 31, he made his Premier League debut.
2018–19 Season: First Team and Big Moves
After playing very well in the pre-season games in 2018, Chelsea's new manager, Maurizio Sarri, decided Callum would stay with the main team. He was given the number 20 jersey. On August 5, 2018, Callum started his first game for Chelsea in the FA Community Shield against Manchester City.
On November 29, he scored his first goal for the senior team in a Europa League game against PAOK, which Chelsea won 4–0.
In January 2019, other big clubs, like Bayern Munich, wanted to sign Callum. Chelsea's assistant manager and Bayern's director both talked about the interest. Callum even asked to leave Chelsea, but he still played and scored in an FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday. Two days later, his manager confirmed he would stay at the club.
In March 2019, Chelsea complained about bad behavior towards Callum during a match against Dynamo Kyiv. On April 3, he made his first Premier League start and helped set up a goal in a 3–0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion. He became the youngest player to assist a goal in his first Premier League start for Chelsea. Sadly, on April 22, 2019, Callum got a serious injury to his Achilles tendon, which meant he couldn't play for the rest of the season.
2019–20 Season: New Contract
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Bayern Munich tried to sign Callum again in the summer of 2019, but Chelsea said no to their offers.
In July 2019, Frank Lampard became Chelsea's new coach. He said he believed Callum could become a "world-class player" at Chelsea. After a lot of talk about his future, Callum signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea on September 20, 2019. He later said he made the right choice to stay after talking with Lampard.
On January 11, 2020, he scored his first Premier League goal in Chelsea's 3–0 home win against Burnley.
2020–21 Season: Champions League Win
Callum scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season on September 26, coming off the bench to score in a 3–3 draw against West Bromwich Albion. A month later, on October 28, he scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League in a 4–0 win against Krasnodar.
When Thomas Tuchel became Chelsea's new manager, Callum started playing more often. Tuchel often used him as a wing-back, which was a new position for Callum. He said he felt "alright" playing there. He was even named Man of the Match in Chelsea's 2–0 win against Burnley on January 31, 2021.
On May 29, Callum was part of the Chelsea team that beat Manchester City 1–0 in the 2021 Champions League final, winning the biggest club trophy in European football!
2021–2023: More Trophies and Loan Move
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On October 23, 2021, Callum scored his first goal of the season in Chelsea's big 7–0 win against Norwich City.
On August 30, 2022, Callum joined the German club Bayer Leverkusen on a loan for one season. He scored his first goal for Leverkusen on October 26 in a Champions League game against Atlético Madrid.
Nottingham Forest
On September 1, 2023, Callum Hudson-Odoi joined Nottingham Forest, another Premier League club, signing a three-year contract. He scored a goal in his very first game for them on September 18, in a 1–1 draw against Burnley.
In February 2024, he scored in three Premier League games in a row! On May 4, he scored two goals in a 3–1 win against Sheffield United, which helped his team stay in the Premier League. In the next game, Callum scored against his old club, Chelsea, making it his eighth goal of the 2023–24 Premier League season.
Callum's first goal of the 2024–25 Premier League season came on September 14, 2024. He scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Liverpool at their home stadium, Anfield. This was Nottingham Forest's first win at Anfield since 1969!
Playing for England
Callum Hudson-Odoi can play for both England and Ghana. He has played for England's youth teams at every level, from under-16 to under-19. In April 2017, he was part of the squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He scored in the semi-final and the final, but England lost the final on penalties. Because of his great performances, he was chosen for the "Team of the Tournament." Callum also played a big part in England winning the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring one goal and playing all 90 minutes in their 5–2 final victory over Spain.
In March 2019, he was called up to the England under-21 team for the first time. A few days later, because some senior players were injured, he was called up to the main England squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers. Callum said he was "shocked" and that it was "a dream come true." He made his debut on March 22, coming on as a substitute in a 5–0 win against the Czech Republic. He became the youngest player to make his debut for England in a competitive match, breaking a record that had stood since 1955!
Three days later, he started his first competitive game for England in a 5–1 win against Montenegro. He helped set up two goals for his Chelsea teammate Ross Barkley. After the game, manager Gareth Southgate praised him for how well he played.
Callum made his England under-21 debut on October 11, 2019. In August 2021, he decided not to play for the England under-21 team in some matches, which his Chelsea manager questioned.
Career Statistics
Club Games
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U23 | 2017–18 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |||||
| Chelsea | 2017–18 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 37 | 5 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 3 | |
| Total | 72 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 126 | 16 | ||
| Bayer Leverkusen (loan) | 2022–23 | Bundesliga | 14 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 21 | 1 | |||
| Nottingham Forest | 2023–24 | Premier League | 29 | 8 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 34 | 8 | |||
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 3 | |||
| Total | 49 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 56 | 11 | ||||
| Nottingham Forest U21 | 2023–24 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Career total | 135 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 210 | 32 | ||
International Games
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Awards and Trophies
Chelsea U18
- U18 Premier League: 2016–17
- FA Youth Cup: 2016–17, 2017–18
Chelsea
- UEFA Champions League: 2020–21
- UEFA Super Cup: 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
- FA Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2018–19, 2021–22
England U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2017
- Chelsea Young Player of the Year: 2018–19
See also
In Spanish: Callum Hudson-Odoi para niños
