Ian Maatsen

About

Professional left-back and winger that originally signed his first club contract with Chelsea FC in 2019 at the age of 17. After a few seasons on loan with Charlton Athletic F.C, Coventry City F.C and Burnley F.C., he then rejoined Chelsea in 2023. He was also selected to played for the Dutch men's national team during the 2024 EuroCup qualifiers. 

Before Fame

He initially began playing soccer as a kid within the Rotterdam Feyenoord youth ranks. H later joined the Chelsea youth academy as a teenager in 2018. 

Trivia

At just 21 years old, he led Burnley F.C to a 2023 English Football League Championship. He was even named the EFL Championship Player of the Month in January 2023.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Vlaardingen, Netherlands. He was born of Surinamese descent. 

Associated With

He played alongside Jack Cork as a member of Burnley F.C. during the 2022-23 EFL club season.