At just 17, Chelsea defender Chloe Sarwie is making waves in women's football while juggling her engineering studies. The England Under-23s international, who recently signed her first professional contract, has already made her Champions League debut and earned a call-up to the senior England setup.
Sarwie, who can play at both full-back positions, made her Chelsea debut in October against Twente in the Champions League, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute. She has since featured in the FA Cup and Women's Super League, taking advantage of opportunities at left-back due to injuries.
Despite her rapid rise, Sarwie remains grounded. 'I'm expressing myself but my full self hasn't come out yet,' she said. The teenager credits her early ballet training for her light footwork on the pitch, having danced from ages two to eight.
Sarwie's development has been accelerated by training alongside world-class players like Lucy Bronze. 'Being able to have that connection is great,' she said. 'Ultimately, I'm learning how I can progress to that next step.'
With question marks at left-back for the senior England team, Sarwie's continued progress could see her stake a claim for a place in Sarina Wiegman's squad.
