Chelsea’s Under-18 team displayed impressive teamwork against Leicester, with wonderkid Ibrahim Rabbaj finishing a beautifully orchestrated move that has already drawn early comparisons to world-class talent.Chelsea’s Under-18 team displayed impressive teamwork against Leicester, with wonderkid Ibrahim Rabbaj finishing a beautifully orchestrated move that has already drawn early comparisons to world-class talent.
Chelsea’s U18 team recently put on a show against Leicester, scoring a superb team goal to take a 1-0 lead. The play saw the team working cohesively from the goalkeeper, drawing in the opposition press before executing a quick, incisive passing move through midfield. Left-back Harry McGlinchey delivered a precise low cross that found wonderkid Ibrahim Rabbaj, who calmly finished the move. The goal received a fantastic reaction from both Chelsea and even some Leicester fans, a testament to the quality of the finish.
Rabbaj, whose reputation is rapidly growing, has been touted as a potential future superstar with stats reportedly including 52 goals and 60 assists in 40 youth games—figures circulating in the media, though they are notoriously hard to verify. His ability to create, pass, and score, coupled with his exceptional one-on-one skills, has led to early comparisons with top players, with some even likening him to Messi. While the club is careful not to overburden him with expectations, moments like this highlight why he is one to watch as he steps up from the Under-14s to make an impact at the Under-18 level.
