Wesley Fofana
Defender #29
Age 25 years
Nationality France
Market Value €25M
Career
C
◀ 2022 Chelsea from Leicester
L
2020 Leicester from Saint Etienne
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Wesley Tidjan Fofana is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for Chelsea. Evidence: 2.1 Interceptions/90.
Also shows: above average MAGNET (76 Touches/90) , exceptional SHIELD (1.2 Blocks/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (73/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Wesley Tidjan Fofana Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 70%
Weight 78%
Experience 47%
vs Premier League
Height 77%
Weight 83%
Experience 47%
Traits
PRIME DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 66
Shooting 5
Defense 73
Workrate 66
Passing 54
Key Strength 73 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Wesley Tidjan Fofana this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Chelsea 0-3 Paris Saint Germain | ' | - | - | - | 50 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 82' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle | 82' | 6.3 | - | 0 | 29 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain 5-2 Chelsea | 91' | 5.6 | - | - | 75 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea | 79' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-1 Burnley | 72' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Chelsea 2-2 Leeds | 15' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Wolves 1-3 Chelsea | 97' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Chelsea 3-2 West Ham | 55' | 7.6 | - | 1 | 100 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Levante 0-0 Atletico Madrid | 45' | 8.0 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Napoli 2-3 Chelsea | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | 25' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-0 Pafos | 92' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Chelsea 2-0 Brentford | 37' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Fulham 2-1 Chelsea | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Everton vs Chelsea | 69 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester United | 61 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Brighton vs Chelsea | 74 |
| May 02, 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Liverpool vs Chelsea | 63 |
| May 17, 2026 | Chelsea vs Tottenham | 62 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Chelsea | 73 |
Player Market Value
Track Wesley Tidjan Fofana's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €25.0M
Peak Value €65.0M (Q3'22)
€65.0M €32.5M €0
Q4'19 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25
Wesley Fofana is Chelsea's silver Engine, a versatile defender who has become a cornerstone of the backline. With 12 career trophies including the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League, the 26-year-old Marseille-born center-back brings a winner's pedigree to the club as he continues to establish himself as a premier defensive talent.
Operating as a hybrid between a defensive wall and a high-coverage Engine, Fofana is currently hitting top form. His 13 appearances this season are backed by an elite Intensity rating, reflected in his strongest pentagon dimension: workrate. With 853 minutes played and one assist to his name, he is on an upward trajectory, boasting a perfect 100 form rating that far exceeds his baseline ability. His defensive output is solidified by his Interceptor and Shield badges, proving his Balance in both tactical anticipation and physical duels on the pitch.
With a market value of €25M and a stable trend, Fofana remains a high-value asset in the London side's long-term project. His Stakes remain high as he enters his prime years, looking to maintain this elite level of performance through the remainder of the campaign.