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Calum Chambers (born 20 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for and captains EFL League One club Cardiff City.

Key Information

Originally a member of Southampton's academy system, Chambers was promoted to the first team at the beginning of the 2012–13 campaign. After two seasons with the club, he moved to fellow Premier League club Arsenal. Having spent seven seasons at Arsenal, he moved to Aston Villa in January 2022.

Having represented England at various international youth levels, Chambers made three senior international appearances for the England national team in 2014.

Club career

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Southampton

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Born in Petersfield, Hampshire,[7] Chambers joined Southampton at the age of seven.[8] He went through the ranks at the club and at the beginning of the 2012–13 season, Chambers was revealed as one of four youth players to be promoted to the first-team.[9] During the pre-season period he made a number of appearances for the team, playing in the Memorial Cup against Anderlecht,[10] coming on as a second-half substitute in the matches against Évian Thonon Gaillard and Étoile Carouge,[11][12] and making late appearances against Ajax and Wolverhampton Wanderers.[13][14]

Chambers made his full debut for Southampton on 28 August 2012 in a 4–1 win over Stevenage in the second round of the League Cup,[15] coming on as an 84th-minute substitute for Dean Hammond and providing the assist for the final goal of the match by Ben Reeves.[16]

On 31 July 2013, Chambers signed a new four-year contract with Southampton.[17] He made his first-team league debut on 17 August, when he played the full 90 minutes at right-back of the opening match of the 2013–14 season in a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion.[18] He made a total of 25 appearances for Southampton in all competitions, of which 22 were in the league, before leaving in the summer of 2014.[15][19]

Arsenal

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Chambers (right) playing for Arsenal in 2014

On 28 July 2014, it was announced that he had signed for Arsenal on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, rising to a potential £16 million with performance-related add-ons.[20][21]

Chambers made his first appearance for Arsenal on 2 August 2014, starting in central defence in a 5–1 win against Benfica in the pre-season Emirates Cup tournament.[22] On 10 August, Chambers made his competitive debut for Arsenal, playing the full 90 minutes of the 2014 FA Community Shield against Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Playing at centre-back instead of his usual right-back position to cover for Per Mertesacker, the BBC wrote on his performance against the Premier League champions that "his mature performance defied his youthful years".[23] On 16 August, Chambers played his first Premier League match for Arsenal in a 2–1 win against Crystal Palace.[24] He played the first European fixture of his career three days later, a goalless draw in the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League play-off away to Beşiktaş.[25]

Following a strong start to the season, Chambers was nominated for the 2014 Golden Boy award, alongside international teammates Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw and John Stones.[26] He scored the first senior goal of his career and registered an assist on 1 November as Arsenal beat Burnley 3–0 in a Premier League home victory.[27] He was sent off for the first time in his career on 6 December, as Arsenal lost 3–2 at Stoke City.[28]

Chambers' appearances in the second half of the season were limited by the emergence of Héctor Bellerín at right-back.[29] He was not in Arsenal's matchday squad when they won the 2015 FA Cup Final 4–0 against Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium on 30 May.[30]

Chambers began the 2016–17 Premier League in the starting line-up for Arsenal and scored in a 3–4 loss against Liverpool in the first match of the season.[31]

Loan to Middlesbrough (2016–17 season)

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Chambers playing for Middlesbrough in 2016

On 30 August 2016, Chambers joined fellow Premier League team Middlesbrough on a season-long loan.[32] On 24 September 2016, he made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Tottenham in the league.[33][34] On 30 April 2017, he scored his only goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Manchester City.[35] Prior to his return to Arsenal, Chambers was a key figure on the team and made a total of 26 appearances for Middlesbrough.[33]

2017–18 season

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Chambers made his first appearance of the 2017–18 season in the 1–0 win over Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup, but was substituted at half time due to injury.[36]

On 3 July 2018, Chambers signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.[37]

Loan to Fulham (2018–19 season)

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On 7 August 2018, Chambers signed with fellow Premier League side Fulham on a season long loan.[38] On 11 August, he made his debut in a 2–0 loss against Crystal Palace in the league.[39] He would score his first goal for the club in a 4–2 victory over Brighton on 29 January 2019.[40] Although he had previously always been playing as a centre-back or full-back, Chambers was mostly deployed as a central midfielder during his time at Fulham,[41] and his excellent performances in this new role led to him winning the 2018–19 Fulham Player of the Season award, with 48.4 per cent of the votes—more than three times any other player nominated.[42]

2019–20 season

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After Fulham's relegation from the Premier League, Chambers returned to Arsenal ahead of the 2019–20 season. He scored his first goal of the season on 22 September 2019, scoring Arsenal's 2nd in a 3–2 victory against Aston Villa. Chambers' goal helped sparked the comeback for 10-man Arsenal, as they rallied from behind twice to pick up all three points.[43] Two days later, on 24 September 2019, Chambers played the full 90-minutes at right-back, providing three assists in Arsenal's 5–0 EFL Cup victory over Nottingham Forest.[44]

On 29 December 2019, Chambers ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee in a 2–1 defeat by Chelsea. As a result, he was expected to be out of action for six to nine months.[45]

2020–21 season

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Chambers made his return to the first team since his injury in a 4–1 win over Rapid Vienna on 3 December 2020.[46][47] He made his first Premier League start since December 2019 in a 1–1 away draw against Burnley on 6 March 2021.[48] He was in the starting lineup again in a 3–3 draw against West Ham United on 21 March and put in a Man of the Match performance.[49]

Aston Villa

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On 27 January 2022, Chambers joined fellow Premier League club Aston Villa on a free transfer, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.[50] He made his debut on 9 February, as a late substitute in a 3–3 draw against Leeds United after Ezri Konsa had received a red card.[51] He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win away at Leeds on 10 March.[52] On 12 January 2024, manager Unal Emery said Chambers was free to leave the club.[53]

On 24 February 2024, following an injury to Pau Torres, with Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Diego Carlos already unavailable through injury, Chambers came off the bench to make his first Premier League appearance since April the previous year - in a 4–2 victory over Nottingham Forest. After the match, Villa manager Unai Emery explained that he had asked Chambers to find a new club in the January transfer window, but Chambers had insisted on staying, with Emery saying that he respected Chambers' desire to regain a place in the Aston Villa first team.[54]

On 12 July 2024, Aston Villa announced that Chambers would depart the club by mutual consent, due to his desire to play more first team football.[55]

Cardiff City

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On 14 July 2024, Chambers was confirmed to have joined Championship side Cardiff City.[56]

Following relegation in his first season, Chambers was named captain on the eve of the 2025–26 season.[57]

International career

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Chambers made his debut for the England under-17 team on 2 February against Portugal.[58] In March, he played in all three of the team's matches in the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship elite round, scoring their only goal of the tournament in a 1–0 win over Ukraine.[59]

On 26 September 2012, Chambers made the step up to the England under-19 team, playing the full 90 minutes in the team's 3–0 win over the Estonia under-19 team in the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying round.[60] On 28 September Chambers came on as a second-half substitute in the England under-19 team's match against the Faroe Islands, which England won 6–0, scoring the final goal of the match in the 84th minute.[61] He scored his second under-19 international goal in a 1–0 victory against Turkey on 21 March 2013.[62]

On 28 August 2014, he was named in the senior England squad for the first time, ahead of a friendly against Norway and a Euro 2016 qualification match against Switzerland in September.[63] He made his debut against Norway on 3 September, coming on for the last 9 minutes in place of John Stones as England won 1–0 at Wembley Stadium.[64] Initially chosen for the under-21 team, Chambers moved into the senior squad ahead of European qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia in October 2014 due to an injury to Stones.[65] He was given his first start on his second cap, against San Marino on 9 October at Wembley Stadium, playing at right-back ahead of his former Southampton teammate Nathaniel Clyne.[66]

Chambers then dropped back down to the under-21 team in March 2015, and made his debut in a 1–0 win against Czech Republic in Prague.[67] He was part of the team that won the 2016 Toulon Tournament, their first such win for 22 years.[68]

On 5 June 2017, Chambers was called up to England's squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship to be held in Poland.[69] Chambers went on to play in the semi-final of the tournament where England went out on penalties to Germany.[70]

Media

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Chambers was involved in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 2021–22 season.[71][72]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 26 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southampton 2012–13[15] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
2013–14[19] Premier League 22 0 0 0 2 0 — — 24 0
Total 22 0 0 0 3 0 — — 25 0
Arsenal 2014–15[73] Premier League 23 1 4 0 1 0 7[a] 0 1[b] 0 36 1
2015–16[74] Premier League 12 0 5 1 2 0 3[a] 0 0 0 22 1
2016–17[75] Premier League 1 1 — — — — 1 1
2017–18[76] Premier League 12 0 0 0 4 0 8[c] 0 0 0 24 0
2018–19[77] Premier League — — — — — 0 0
2019–20[78] Premier League 14 1 0 0 1 0 3[c] 0 — 18 1
2020–21[79] Premier League 10 0 0 0 0 0 6[c] 0 0 0 16 0
2021–22[80] Premier League 2 0 0 0 3 1 — — 5 1
Total 74 3 9 1 11 1 27 0 1 0 122 5
Middlesbrough (loan) 2016–17[75] Premier League 24 1 2 0 — — — 26 1
Fulham (loan) 2018–19[77] Premier League 31 2 1 0 1 0 — — 33 2
Arsenal U21 2020–21[79] — — — — 1[d] 0 1 0
Aston Villa 2021–22[80] Premier League 11 1 — — — — 11 1
2022–23[81] Premier League 14 0 1 0 2 0 — — 17 0
2023–24[82] Premier League 5 0 0 0 0 0 3[e] 0 — 8 0
Total 30 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 — 36 1
Cardiff City 2024–25[83] Championship 41 2 1 0 0 0 — — 42 2
2025–26[84] League One 12 0 0 0 5 1 — 1[d] 0 18 1
Total 53 2 1 0 5 1 — 1 0 60 3
Career total 234 9 14 1 22 2 30 0 3 0 303 12
  1. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  2. ^ Appearance in FA Community Shield
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b Appearance in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[85]
National team Year Apps Goals
England 2014 3 0
Total 3 0

Honours

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Arsenal

England U21

Individual

References

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Calum Chambers

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Calum Chambers (born 20 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back, right-back or defensive midfielder and captains EFL League One club Cardiff City, having been appointed in August 2025. He began his career in the youth system of Southampton, where he joined at age seven and progressed through the academy before making his senior debut in 2012. In July 2014, at age 19, Chambers transferred to Arsenal for a reported £16 million, making an immediate impact by starting in the 2014 FA Community Shield victory over Manchester City. During his eight-year stint with the Gunners, he made 122 appearances across all competitions, including winning the 2015 FA Cup, though he also endured loan spells to Middlesbrough in the 2016–17 season and Fulham in the 2018–19 season to regain form and playing time. Chambers joined Aston Villa on 27 January 2022, where he featured in 36 matches over two and a half seasons before being released at the end of the 2023–24 campaign. He signed a three-year contract with Cardiff City on 14 July 2024, transitioning to a more central midfield role at times while contributing defensively. Internationally, Chambers earned three senior caps for England in 2014, primarily as a right-back, and represented the nation at youth levels, including captaining the under-19s and winning the 2016 Toulon Tournament with the under-21s. Throughout his career, he has amassed over 300 club appearances and 13 goals.

Early life

Childhood and family

Calum Chambers was born on 20 January 1995 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England. He grew up in Petersfield, where the family home was located until he moved out as a young professional. Chambers joined the Southampton academy at the age of seven.

Introduction to football

Calum Chambers began his football journey by joining the Southampton academy at the age of seven in 2002, marking the start of a structured development within one of England's renowned youth systems. Born in Petersfield, Hampshire, he was scouted early and integrated into the club's age-group teams, initially training twice a week while balancing school commitments. His family's support played a key role in encouraging his early passion for the sport. During his academy years, Chambers balanced intensive training with education, ultimately earning nine GCSEs. Throughout his academy progression, Chambers demonstrated versatility across multiple positions, beginning as a creative midfielder known for his box-to-box energy and ability to arrive late in the attacking third. He also spent time as a winger and even a striker during his younger years, showcasing technical awareness and a quality final product, before transitioning toward defensive roles as he matured physically into a tall, athletic defender. This adaptability was honed through Southampton's academy pathway, where from under-14 level, he attended on a day-release basis from school, allowing for intensified coaching and monitoring of his growth. Chambers advanced steadily through the age-group squads, contributing to successful youth teams, including a Southampton under-14 side that maintained an unbeaten record over two years. His development benefited from the club's nurturing environment, which emphasized technical proficiency and holistic player education.

Club career

Southampton (2011–2014)

Chambers joined Southampton's academy at the age of seven and progressed through the youth ranks before signing his first professional contract in January 2012. In May 2012, at the age of 17, he was one of four academy products promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2012–13 season. He made his professional debut on 28 August 2012, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in a 4–1 League Cup victory over Stevenage. Appearances were limited that season, with just two competitive outings in total, as he continued to develop under manager Nigel Adkins. The following campaign marked Chambers' breakthrough, as new manager Mauricio Pochettino repositioned him from central midfield to right-back, showcasing his versatility across defensive and midfield roles. He made his Premier League debut on 17 August 2013 in a 1–0 win at West Bromwich Albion, starting and playing the full 90 minutes. Over the 2013–14 season, Chambers featured in 23 matches across all competitions, including 22 in the Premier League, where he recorded one assist in a 3–1 home win over West Ham United on 20 September 2013. His performances earned praise for composure and adaptability, contributing to Southampton's solid mid-table finish. In total, across the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons, he made 25 appearances for the club. On 28 July 2014, Chambers transferred to Arsenal for an initial fee of £12 million, potentially rising to £16 million in add-ons, with Southampton securing a 25% sell-on clause.

Arsenal (2014–2022)

Chambers signed for Arsenal from Southampton on 28 July 2014 for an initial fee of £12 million, potentially rising to £16 million in add-ons. He made his debut for the club two weeks later, starting at right-back in the 2014 FA Community Shield against Manchester City on 10 August, which Arsenal won 3–0 at Wembley Stadium. Chambers retained his place for his Premier League debut four days later, starting at right-back in a 2–1 home victory over Crystal Palace on 16 August, where he impressed with his defensive maturity despite his youth. Under manager Arsène Wenger, Chambers initially established himself as a versatile right-back during the 2014–15 season, making 37 appearances across all competitions and contributing to Arsenal's FA Cup triumph, though he was not included in the matchday squad for the final against Aston Villa. In the following 2015–16 campaign, he featured in 25 matches but suffered a hip injury that sidelined him for nearly two months, limiting his consistency and leading to a positional experiment at centre-back amid defensive shortages. These injury setbacks, combined with the emergence of Héctor Bellerín at right-back, reduced his prominence, resulting in loan spells to Middlesbrough in 2016–17 and Fulham in 2018–19 to regain match fitness. Chambers returned to Arsenal for the 2017–18 season, making 12 appearances primarily as a squad player, but his role expanded under new manager Unai Emery in 2018–19, where he transitioned more permanently to centre-back and featured in 24 matches, including starts in the Europa League. He signed a contract extension in July 2018, committing until 2022 with an option for an additional year. The 2019–20 season began promisingly, with Chambers starting at centre-back in Arsenal's opening Premier League fixture under Emery, but a serious anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during a 2–1 loss to Chelsea in January 2020 ruled him out for nine months. Upon recovery in late 2020, under Mikel Arteta, he made 14 appearances in 2020–21, mostly as a utility defender, before limited opportunities in 2021–22 confined him to the bench. Over his eight years at Arsenal, Chambers made 122 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals, but persistent injuries and competition for places curtailed his development into a regular starter. Arsenal opted not to activate a one-year extension clause in his contract, allowing him to depart as a free agent in January 2022.

Middlesbrough (loan 2016–2017)

On 30 August 2016, Calum Chambers joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan from Arsenal, seeking regular first-team football after limited opportunities at his parent club. He made his debut for Middlesbrough on 24 September 2016, starting at right-back in a 1–2 Premier League home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. During the 2016–17 season, Chambers featured in 24 Premier League matches and 2 FA Cup ties for Middlesbrough, totaling 26 appearances, primarily as a right-back or centre-back, where he scored once against Swansea City on 17 December 2016. His contributions were notable in Middlesbrough's defensive efforts amid a challenging Premier League campaign, as the team finished 19th and suffered relegation with just 28 points from 38 matches. Chambers adapted well to the demands of top-flight football under manager Aitor Karanka, who praised his versatility and defensive solidity, particularly after a January 2017 draw with Watford where he helped secure a clean sheet in a back-three formation. Karanka had earlier vowed to develop Chambers into a more complete defender, emphasizing the loan's focus on consistent game time to aid his growth. Chambers' progress was interrupted in late January 2017 by a stress fracture in his foot, sidelining him for up to a month and causing him to miss several matches during a critical relegation fight. He returned to training in early March and resumed playing, demonstrating resilience by featuring in subsequent fixtures, including a 1–0 home win over Manchester United on 18 March. Chambers reflected positively on the loan, noting the intense preparation and team environment at Middlesbrough enhanced his understanding of professional demands. Chambers returned to Arsenal upon the conclusion of his loan in May 2017, having gained valuable experience in 26 senior appearances despite Middlesbrough's relegation.

Fulham (loan 2018–2019)

On 7 August 2018, Calum Chambers joined Fulham on a season-long loan from Arsenal, aiming to secure regular first-team football after limited opportunities at his parent club due to depth in the squad. Signed primarily as a centre-back, he made his debut for the Cottagers four days later, starting at right-back in a 0–2 home defeat to Crystal Palace on 11 August. Early in the season, his involvement was sporadic amid Fulham's struggles following their promotion from the Championship, but he gradually became a more consistent presence, often deployed in defensive midfield to add stability. Chambers featured in 31 Premier League matches for Fulham during the 2018–19 campaign, starting 29 and logging over 2,500 minutes, primarily partnering Denis Odoi and others in a backline that conceded 83 goals across the season. His versatility proved vital in a team that endured 26 defeats, as he contributed defensively with high interception rates (averaging 2.2 per game) while adapting to midfield duties under managers Slavisa Jokanovic and Claudio Ranieri. Notable contributions included his first goal for the club, a stunning half-volley in a 4–2 comeback victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on 29 January 2019, and an equalizing header in a 1–2 loss to Chelsea on 3 March. These moments highlighted his growing influence, earning him Fulham's Player of the Season award despite the team's woes. As Fulham fought a ultimately futile relegation battle, Chambers played in all of the final 10 fixtures, including matches against Manchester United (0–3 loss on 9 February) and the season-ending 0–0 draw with Newcastle United on 12 May, which confirmed their demotion to the Championship with just 26 points. His efforts provided some defensive solidity in a campaign marred by 18 losses in their last 20 games, but the side's overall disarray led to relegation. Chambers returned to Arsenal at the end of the loan in summer 2019.

Aston Villa (2022–2024)

Chambers joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from Arsenal on 27 January 2022, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025. He made his debut for the club as a substitute in a 3–3 Premier League draw against Leeds United on 9 February 2022. Chambers scored his first goal for Aston Villa in a 3–0 Premier League away win over Leeds United on 10 March 2022, striking from 25 yards in the 66th minute. In the 2022–23 season, Chambers featured in 17 matches across all competitions for Aston Villa, primarily as a versatile defender capable of playing at centre-back or right-back. Under manager Steven Gerrard until October 2022 and then Unai Emery, he made 14 Premier League appearances and two in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage, contributing to the team's run to the quarter-finals before their elimination by Lille. His role emphasized squad depth amid defensive injuries, with notable starts in key fixtures such as the 4–0 home win over Brentford in October 2022. The 2023–24 season saw Chambers' involvement decrease to eight appearances across all competitions, reflecting increased competition from signings like Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa in central defence. He provided utility from the bench in the Premier League and UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers, starting just five league matches, including a substitute role in the 1–0 home win over Arsenal in September 2023. Despite the reduced starts, Chambers remained a reliable squad option as Aston Villa secured a fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification. Chambers departed Aston Villa by mutual consent on 12 July 2024, despite his contract running until June 2025, allowing him to seek more regular playing time as a free agent.

Cardiff City (2024–present)

Chambers signed a three-year contract with Championship club Cardiff City on 14 July 2024, joining on a free transfer from Aston Villa. He made his debut for the club on 10 August 2024 in a 2–0 away defeat to Sunderland. During the 2024–25 season, Chambers featured in 42 matches across all competitions, providing defensive stability as Cardiff competed in the Championship.

International career

Youth international career

Chambers began his youth international career with England at under-16 level in 2011, earning three appearances during the year. His strong performances at club level with Southampton contributed to his progression through the youth ranks. He made his debut for the England under-17 team on 2 February 2012, substituting in the 29th minute during a 1–2 defeat to Portugal in the Algarve Tournament. Later that month, in March 2012, Chambers featured in all three of England's matches in the elite qualifying round for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Ukraine on 22 March. Overall, he accumulated six caps at this level, netting three goals between February 2012 and March 2013. Chambers advanced to the under-19 team in September 2012, starting in a 3–0 friendly win over Estonia on 26 September. He became a regular, captaining the side in four matches during 2014, including three in the elite qualifying round for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. In total, Chambers earned 18 caps for the under-19s from 2012 to 2014, scoring two goals. Chambers received his first call-up to the England under-21 squad in October 2014 for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs against Croatia, though he did not feature in those matches. He made his under-21 debut on 27 March 2015, playing 61 minutes in a 1–0 friendly win over the Czech Republic. Over the following years, he added to his tally with appearances in qualifiers and tournaments, including the 2016 Toulon Tournament, where England won the title for the first time since 1994, defeating France 2–1 in the final on 29 May 2016. In total, Chambers earned 12 caps for the under-21s from 2015 to 2017, with no goals scored. His rapid rise through the youth system, aided by consistent form at Southampton and later Arsenal, facilitated his transition to the senior England team later in 2014.

Senior international career

Chambers earned his first senior call-up to the England national team in August 2014, following a strong start to his Arsenal career, building on his progression through the youth international ranks. He made his senior debut as a substitute in a friendly match against Norway on 3 September 2014 at Wembley Stadium, entering in the 80th minute during England's 1–0 victory. Chambers secured his first competitive appearance and start in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against San Marino on 9 October 2014, playing the full 90 minutes at right-back as England won 5–0 at Wembley. His third and final cap came three days later in another qualifier, starting at right-back against Estonia on 12 October 2014, though England suffered a 0–1 defeat in Tallinn. In total, Chambers won three caps for England at senior level between September and October 2014, with no goals scored. He received no further senior call-ups after 2014, as his club form declined amid loans and limited playing time, shifting his focus to rebuilding his career at the domestic level.

Personal life and media

Personal life

Chambers has kept much of his personal life out of the public eye, with no confirmed reports of marriage or family details as of 2025. After departing Arsenal in 2022, he relocated to Birmingham to join Aston Villa, adapting to life in the Midlands during his two-year stint there. In July 2024, he moved to Cardiff, Wales, following his transfer to Cardiff City on a three-year contract, settling into a new lifestyle in South Wales as the club's captain. In response to career challenges, particularly his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in December 2019, Chambers adopted a deliberate mental approach to recovery. He avoided imposing a strict timeline on his rehabilitation, stating in late 2020 that taking time without rushing ensured proper healing and reduced the risk of setbacks, which ultimately supported his return to competitive play by early 2021. Beyond football, Chambers has engaged in charitable activities, notably participating in Arsenal's support for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day in 2017. In a promotional video, he joined manager Arsène Wenger and teammates Rob Holding and Alexandre Lacazette in learning to knit, with proceeds from related merchandise sales directed to the charity.

Sponsorships and media appearances

Chambers has been associated with Puma as his kit sponsor since joining Arsenal in 2014, aligning with the club's long-term partnership with the sportswear brand that began that year and emphasized innovative designs for player performance. Additionally, he endorsed STATsports in 2021, investing in the GPS tracking technology company alongside fellow England internationals to support performance analytics in football. For career management, Chambers has been represented by Doyen Global since signing with the agency in May 2015, which handles his commercial and professional interests as part of a roster including high-profile athletes. In media engagements, Chambers featured in a February 2025 Sky Sports interview where he discussed his positional versatility, expressing no regrets about extensive play at right-back despite originating as a centre-back. His 2024 signing with Cardiff City was highlighted in exclusive club announcement videos, including YouTube content from Cardiff City FC capturing his integration into the squad. Chambers maintains an active social media presence on Instagram under @calumchambers95, where he shares career updates and personal insights to over 980,000 followers. Earlier, he appeared in Arsenal's "Growing Up" video series in 2022, reflecting on his youth academy development and breakthrough at the club.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Calum Chambers' club career statistics reflect his versatility as a defender across various English leagues and competitions, with a focus on appearances, goals, and assists compiled from reliable databases up to November 2025. The following table summarizes his cumulative statistics by club, including total appearances (apps), goals (gls), and assists (ast) across all competitions:
ClubYearsAppsGlsAst
Southampton2012–20142501
Middlesbrough (loan)2016–20172611
Arsenal2014–202212259
Fulham (loan)2018–20193320
Aston Villa2022–20243611
Cardiff City2024–present5532
Career Total2971214
These figures encompass domestic leagues, cups, and European matches where applicable, with Arsenal contributing the bulk of his European experience (primarily UEFA Europa League). For a breakdown by major competition types, Chambers has accumulated 181 appearances, 7 goals, and 6 assists in top-flight domestic leagues (Premier League), predominantly with Arsenal (110 apps, 2 gls, 3 ast) and Southampton (22 apps, 0 gls, 0 ast). In the Championship, he recorded 101 appearances, 5 goals, and 2 assists across his loan spells at Middlesbrough and Fulham, and his 2024–25 season with Cardiff City. Cup competitions (FA Cup, EFL Cup) account for approximately 45 apps, 1 gls, and 2 ast, highlighted by his loan contributions at Middlesbrough and Fulham. European competitions total 23 apps, 1 gls, and 3 ast, all with Arsenal. In the 2025–26 EFL League One season with Cardiff City, Chambers has made 8 appearances (446 minutes), scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists as of November 2025, contributing to the team's defensive efforts with 5 clean sheets in those matches.

International statistics

Chambers represented England at various youth levels, accumulating a total of 38 caps and 5 goals across under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams.
Youth LevelCapsGoalsYears Active
Under-17632011–2012
Under-191822012–2014
Under-211402015–2016
Chambers earned 3 senior caps for England between June and October 2014, with no goals scored and no further appearances since. His debut came as a substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against Norway on 2 June 2014 at Wembley Stadium. He made his second appearance, also as a substitute, in a 1–0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Switzerland on 8 September 2014. Chambers started his third and final match in a 5–0 qualifying victory against San Marino on 9 October 2014 at Wembley. In summary, Chambers' international career totals 41 caps and 5 goals, all at youth and senior levels for England, with activity ceasing after 2016 at the under-21 stage.

Honours

Club honours

Chambers won two major trophies during his time at Arsenal. He made his competitive debut for the club in the 2014 FA Community Shield, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Later that season, he contributed to Arsenal's 2014–15 FA Cup triumph, appearing in four matches en route to a 4–0 final win against Aston Villa, though he was not in the matchday squad for the final. Chambers did not win any major honours with other clubs. On loan at Middlesbrough in 2016–17, he helped the team finish fourth in the Championship and reach the play-off semi-finals, where they were eliminated by Aston Villa on a 1–0 aggregate score. Throughout his career, Chambers has participated in European competitions. With Arsenal, he featured in the UEFA Champions League during the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, as well as the UEFA Europa League in 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, and 2020–21. At Aston Villa from 2022 to 2024, he played in the 2023–24 UEFA Conference League, where the team advanced to the semi-finals before losing to Olympiacos.

Individual achievements

Chambers earned early recognition at Arsenal when he was voted the club's Player of the Month for August 2014, after featuring prominently in defense during an unbeaten start to the Premier League season. His performances included strong showings at centre-back and right-back, contributing to clean sheets in key matches. During his loan spell at Fulham in the 2018–19 Premier League season, Chambers was named the club's Player of the Season, securing almost 50% of the fan vote for his consistent displays across multiple defensive and midfield roles. This award highlighted his adaptability, as he led the team in interceptions and ranked highly in tackles and aerial duels per match. Chambers has been noted for his versatility throughout his career, comfortably operating as a centre-back, right-back, defensive midfielder, and central midfielder in top-flight competitions. In August 2025, Chambers achieved a leadership milestone when he was appointed captain of Cardiff City by head coach Brian Barry-Murphy, with Rubin Colwill named as vice-captain.

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