Gael Kakuta
Chelsea loan Kakuta to Fulham
Jan 26, 2011 09:45 EST
Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta has joined neighbours Fulham on loan until the end of the season, the clubs announced Wednesday.
Kakuta signs new deal at Chelsea
Dec 22, 2010 05:36 EST
French youngster Gael Kakuta has signed at new four and a half year contract with Chelsea, the club has announced on its official website.
Ancelotti warning after Chelsea scrape win
Nov 23, 2010 20:53 EST
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti warned his side would struggle to win the Champions League if there was any repeat of their lacklustre first half performance in a 2-1 win over MSK Zilina.
Chelsea sink Marseille in Champions League
Sep 29, 2010 05:23 EDT
Chelsea returned to form in convincing fashion with a 2-0 victory over French champions Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Chelsea sink Marseille to get back on Champions League track
Sep 28, 2010 18:06 EDT
Chelsea returned to form in convincing fashion with a 2-0 victory over French champions Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Chelsea sink Marseille in Champions League
Sep 28, 2010 16:41 EDT
Chelsea returned to form in convincing fashion with a 2-0 victory over French champions Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Kakuta, Zhirkov in for Chelsea against Marseille
Sep 28, 2010 14:46 EDT
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti drafted Gael Kakuta and Yuri Zhirkov into his injury-hit side for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Marseille at Stamford Bridge.
Ancelotti sweats over Essien injury
Dec 08, 2009 20:27 EST
Carlo Ancelotti faces a nervous wait to discover how long he will be without Michael Essien after the Ghana midfielder limped off with a hamstring injury during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against APOEL Nicosia.
Sloppy Chelsea suffer more frustration in APOEL draw
Dec 08, 2009 17:27 EST
Chelsea were made to pay for more costly mistakes as APOEL Nicosia increased the gloom around Stamford Bridge with a 2-2 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sloppy Chelsea suffer more frustration in APOEL draw
Dec 08, 2009 16:54 EST
Chelsea were made to pay for more costly mistakes as APOEL Nicosia increased the gloom around Stamford Bridge with a 2-2 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Ancelotti backs Kakuta after League Cup exit
Dec 02, 2009 22:14 EST
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Gael Kakuta will recover from a penalty shoot-out miss that condemned his side to a shock English League Cup exit against Blackburn Rovers.
Ancelotti's kids can ease Chelsea's transfer burden
Nov 21, 2009 20:54 EST
Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea's much-criticised youth system is finally yielding fruit and can negate the need for a spending spree in the January transfer window.
Ancelotti won't rush for Chelsea chequebook
Nov 05, 2009 19:00 EST
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted on Friday that he will not be rushing for the Stamford Bridge chequebook despite a transfer ban being lifted on the Premier League leaders.
CAS lifts Chelsea transfer ban pending ruling
Nov 05, 2009 19:00 EST
International sport's top court on Friday suspended a transfer ban imposed on Chelsea while it rules on a dispute over the signing of French youngster Gael Kakuta.
CAS lifts Chelsea transfer ban pending ruling
Nov 05, 2009 19:00 EST
International sport's top court on Friday suspended a transfer ban imposed on Chelsea while it rules on a dispute over the signing of French youngster Gael Kakuta.
Chelsea appeal against transfer ban
Oct 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
Chelsea asked Thursday for the transfer ban imposed upon them by world football governing body FIFA to be suspended in a bid to sign new players during the January transfer window.
Kenyon: Clubs 'shocked' at Chelsea transfer ban
Sep 08, 2009 10:22 EDT
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says rival clubs are shocked at FIFA transfer ban. Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says rival clubs are shocked that FIFA banned the London club from signing players after it brought French 18-year-old Gael Kakuta from Lens.
FIFA investigates Man City's signing of teen Helan
Sep 08, 2009 06:55 EDT
FIFA investigates Manchester City's signing of 17-year-old defender Helan from Rennes in 2008. FIFA is investigating Manchester City over claims by French club Rennes it illegally poached a teenager.
City deny poaching French teen
Sep 07, 2009 20:00 EDT
Manchester City insisted Tuesday they acted within the rules over the signing of teenager Jeremy Helan after FIFA confirmed they are investigating a complaint by French side Rennes.
Former Chelsea chairman blasts transfer trading
Sep 04, 2009 20:00 EDT
Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has welcomed FIFA's transfer ban for the Blues over their controversial capture of teenager Gael Kakuta, saying top clubs have been riding for a fall in trading youngsters "like horsemeat."
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 June 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Lille, France | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 71⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left Winger / Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2007 | RC Lens | ||
| 2007– | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009– | Chelsea | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | France U17 | 11 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | France U18 | 5 | (3) |
| 2009– | France U19 | 4 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 August 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||