Reggie Watson
English footballer (born 2010)
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Reggie Watson (born 26 January 2010) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for the youth academy of Premier League club Chelsea. He has represented England at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 January 2010 | ||
| Place of birth | Bromley, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2025 | Crystal Palace | ||
| 2025– | Chelsea | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025 | England U15 | 6 | (5) |
| 2025– | England U16 | 9 | (3) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 July 2026 | |||
Early life
Watson was born in Bromley, England.[1] He is the son of former Premier League midfielder Ben Watson, who scored the winning goal in the 2013 FA Cup Final for Wigan Athletic.[2]
Club career
Watson began his football development at the youth academy of Crystal Palace before joining the Chelsea Academy during his under-15 season in July 2025.[1][3]
During the 2025–26 season, Watson established himself in Chelsea's under-18 squad, contributing to titles in both the Southern Division and National finals of the U18 Premier League.[4] He also featured in the FA Youth Cup, scoring against Reading, and played in the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League against PSV Eindhoven.[1]
In July 2026, at 16 years of age, Watson was included in Chelsea's senior pre-season squad, playing the full 90 minutes in a friendly victory against Western Sydney Wanderers.[3]
International career
Watson has represented England at international youth level, featuring for the England under-16 team during international friendly tournaments in 2025.[5]
Honours
Chelsea U18
- U18 Premier League National Champion: 2025–26[1]
- U18 Premier League Southern Division Champion: 2025–26[4]