Chelsea prospect Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has admitted that he’s a major fan of Barcelona and England star Marcus Rashford.
The Chelsea academy has produced so many top talents over the years, and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen could be the next off the production line at Cobham.
Kavuma-McQueen, 16, has been impressing at youth level so far this season. The teenage winger, who’s got blistering pace and skill, has featured for both the Under-21s and Under-18s for the Blues. He’s still waiting for a first-team debut, though.
Last month, Kavuma-McQueen scored four goals for England’s Under-17s side during a remarkable 7-5 international victory against Germany.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen playing for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League.
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Ryan Kavuma-McQueen looks up to Marcus Rashford
Kavuma-McQueen is an exciting youngster with extreme pace and directness on the wing. Therefore, it makes sense that he’s a fan of Marcus Rashford.
When asked which player he looks up to, Kavuma-McQueen told Chelsea’s official website: “A player I’ve always looked up to is Marcus Rashford. I really admire the way he plays out wide: he’s quick, direct and always a threat going forward.
“I enjoy watching how he takes on defenders and makes things happen. He’s definitely someone I try to learn from and take inspiration from when I’m on the pitch.”
Kavuma-McQueen rejected Liverpool to sign a Chelsea deal. Now, he’s developing at a rapid pace in youth football, so Blues supporters should be keeping a close eye on his future.
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The 16-year-old rising star may have to be patient for a first-team debut because Chelsea don’t have the Conference League to rotate in this term. However, Enzo Maresca has proven he’s willing to integrate academy talents into his group.
Marcus Rashford playing for Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
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Marcus Rashford excelling for Barcelona
Rashford, 27, will be a great example for a lot of English youngsters dreaming of carving out a career in football.
Even though he’s had a few bumps in the road, the devastating attacker has performed on the highest level. The Manchester United academy graduate has now reignited his career since joining Spanish giants Barcelona on loan in the summer.
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Marcus Rashford for Barcelona in the 2025/26 season across all competitions
The left-winger is back in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad due to his form at the Camp Nou. Hopefully, he can enjoy a strong campaign before playing a key role for his country in next year’s World Cup.