Daniel Peter James Chesters (born 4 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who played most recently as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Salford City.[4]
Club career
West Ham United
A youth product of Stevenage Blue Socks, he joined the academy of West Ham United at under-8 level.[4] He started playing with their U23 development team in 2018 as a 15 year old, signing his first professional contract with the club on 16 June 2021.[5] He made his professional debut with West Ham on 21 October 2021, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–0 UEFA Europa League group stage win over Genk.[6] On 26 August 2022, Chesters joined Colchester United on-loan for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.[7]
In January 2023, Chesters was recalled by West Ham having made 18 league and cup appearances for Colchester.[8] In February 2024, Chesters joined Salford City on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[9]
On 24 May 2024, West Ham announced that Chesters would be released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[10]
Salford City
On 5 June 2024, Chesters agreed to return League Two side Salford City on a permanent basis, signing a two-year deal.[11]
Style of play
Chesters is described as a "livewire attacking midfielder capable of opening up the tightest of defences".[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 March 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Ham United | 2022–23 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Colchester United (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Salford City (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
References
- ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". www.premierleague.com.
- ^ "Daniel Chesters". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Daniel Chesters". worldfootball.net.
- ^ a b Thomas, Roshane. "West Ham facing battle to hold on to young midfielder Chesters". The Athletic.
- ^ "Meet the young Irons: Dan Chesters | West Ham United". www.whufc.com.
- ^ "West Ham United vs. Genk - 21 October 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Chesters Joins On Loan". Colchester United. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Waldron, Jonathan (2 January 2023). "U's confirm Dan Chesters' return to West Ham following end of loan spell". Gazette. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Winger arrives on loan from West Ham". Salford City. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Dan Chesters has been released by West Ham the player has confirmed". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Chesters Makes Salford Move Permanent". www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Chesters | West Ham United". www.whufc.com.
External links
- Daniel Chesters at Soccerway
- West Ham United Profile