Back in 2021, there was excitement over Jude Soonsup-Bell after he made his Chelsea debut, however now he has instead just completed a move to Thai first division side Port FC.
Cobham is well-renowned for producing quality youngsters on a regular basis, with the latest crop currently in action during Xabi Alonso’s pre-season tour.
Less than five years ago though, the future included Soonsup-Bell, a centre forward who can play anywhere across the attack.
How many Premier League goals will Joao Pedro score next season? 🔮
A hat-trick in his first game under Alonso!
Former Chelsea academy star Jude Soonsup-Bell joins Thai side Port FC
The U21 Premier League winner made the controversial move from Chelsea to Tottenham’s academy in 2023, however had also left there within two years too.
Now, Port have confirmed that they have signed Soonsup-Bell on a four-year deal, following spells in Spain and at Grimsby Town.
This comes after the young forward decided to represent Thailand at international level after being born in England.
UE Olot v Cordoba CF - Copa del Rey
Photo by Martin Silva Cosentino/NurPhoto via Getty Images
He has played five games for his nation, scoring twice and making a strong start in that regard.
Soonsup-Bell would play in 77 games across various Chelsea academy sides, scoring 29 goals and assisting seven.
Thomas Tuchel was not overly keen to utilise young players, and the decision to hand a debut to Soonsup-Bell was after his hand was forced.
Who was the BEST and WORST performer in Xabi Alonso’s first televised game as Chelsea boss?👀
Chelsea player ratings vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Soonsup-Bell’s chaotic sole Chelsea appearance
Chelsea players were suffering with an outbreak of Covid ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-final in 2021, forcing him to use a number of youngsters.
Soonsup-Bell was one of those, even though Tuchel confirmed he was suffering with illness himself before the game.
The Blues would end up winning the game 2-0, on their way to reaching the final and losing on penalties to Liverpool at Wembley.
This ended up being his only appearance for Chelsea, and we wish him well as he embarks in the latest chapter of his career.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox