Tosin Adarabioyo

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

Tosin Adarabioyo stands as a commanding sentinel in Chelsea's backline, anchoring a defense for a side sitting 6th in the Premier League—desperate to claw their way into the top four. Since arriving from Fulham in July 2024, the 28-year-old has wasted no time earning the manager's trust, amassing 20 appearances and over 1,200 minutes in a relentless rotation alongside Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill. While his primary remit is defensive steel, Adarabioyo has already notched 1 goal this season—a reminder of the aerial threat his 1.97m frame poses from set pieces. His €20 million valuation feels like shrewd business for a player whose 70 defending and 65 physical stats enable him to dominate duels while his 60 passing allows Chelsea to build from the back with composure. As the Blues navigate a transitional season with an inconsistent DWDWL form, Adarabioyo's blend of traditional defensive aggression and modern ball-playing ability provides exactly the stability Enzo Fernández and the attack need to flourish.