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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterJesse Derry is the son of former QPR and Crystal Palace hardnut Shaun Derry, but the two could not be further away in terms of similarities.A product of the Eagles academy, 18-year-old Jesse is now with Chelsea after making the short switch across London back in 2025 and is now relishing opportunities under Liam Rosenior this season.We see a lot of talented footballers pass through the Cobham academy, but with Derry, you feel there is a platform for the teenager to make a name for himself, something he is already showing this term. So who is he? FourFourTwo takes a deeper look with another scout reportArticle continues below You may like Who exactly is Omari Kellyman? FourFourTwos two-minute scout report Who exactly is Jim Thwaites? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report Who exactly is Leo Castledine? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report So who exactly is Jesse Derry?PROFILEName: Jesse DerryPosition/s: Left wingerAge: 18 (Born: 30 June, 2007)Nationality: EnglandHeight: 1.80m (5ft 8in)Preferred Foot: LeftCurrent Club: ChelseaBeginning his career with Crystal Palace, Derry joined the club aged just five and rose through their coveted academy system before shining last year in their Under-18s side. The tenacious winger made his debut at the level whilst still a schoolboy before being named Palaces Under-18s Player of the Season at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.Fast forward to the summer of 2025, and Chelsea came knocking, offering Derry a four-year deal with the club, with his development having continued mostly this term in the UEFA Youth League at Under-19 level and with the club's Under-21 side.Derry's strengthsDriving forward in possession: Usually seen playing off the last defender on the left, Derry loves to keep the ball close to him in tight spaces, almost eerily similar to how Jack Grealish plays.Maybe it's the hair and the short socks, but it's almost like watching Grealish at Villa, as Derry's timid touches allow him to make sharp movements and push his team forward into attacking thirds.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Right-footed ball striking: Derry loves nothing more than jinking inside of his man to open up his space on his favoured right foot. His terrific eye for the top corner has already helped create a brilliant catalogue of goals from just outside of the box, with defenders keen to stop him, but often unable to do so.Winning fouls: Derry's tall frame means he is well versed in protecting the ball when he needs too. With good balance and agility, opposition players are often frustrated when they cannot nick the ball from him and winning fouls remains a huge positive aspect of his game.Jesse Derry 2026 - Craziest Dribbling Skills, Goals & Assists - YouTubeWatch On Derry's areas of developmentClinical finishing: You can see Derry wants to get onto his favoured right each time, but it is often that final action which can sometimes let him down. This is something he will have to master if he is to excel for the Blues.Defensive actions: As we know by now with modern-day wingers, you have to be good at both ends of the pitch and recovery runs when your team is defending. Derry has the athleticism to do so, but operating while running the other way is a huge plus he will have to grasp.Breaking into Chelsea's plans: Rosenior is spoilt for choice in terms of attacking options. Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao. Derry will have to make an impression when he gets the chance in order to keep people talking.Derry's ceilingMORE REPORTSFORWARDS Franculino Dju, Rayan, Mohamed AmouraDerry has the potential to become a regular starter in the Premier League within a couple of seasons: the issue at Chelsea as it is for so many youngsters is the pathway ahead of him. Should the youngster get a loan in the Championship next season, it's easy to imagine him getting regular top-flight minutes by 2027/28 but it remains to be seen which club he'll establish himself at.TOPICSChelseaMatthew HoltSocial Links NavigationMatthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.
