“I admire the way he holds his position. Definitely one of the best defenders in the whole Premier. He’s overly underrated. I actually think he is more vital to the success of Chelsea than Cole Palmer or Nkunku” – This is according to English legend Ledley King as he reveals that he is a huge admirer of an underrated Chelsea defender following an amazing performance in the international matches.

Tottenham legend Ledley King has confessed that he is quite a fan of Chelsea’s first-team defender.

The current Chelsea lineup boasts two quality players for nearly every position, including in defense.

The backline is still searching for consistency this season, as Chelsea have conceded eight goals in their first seven Premier League games.

Notably, GiveMeSport recently reported that the Blues are interested in signing a player capable of playing both center-back and right-back.

If Enzo Maresca’s side aims to compete near the top of the table this year, they’ll definitely need to improve defensively.

Ledley King has expressed high praise for Levi Colwill. The former Tottenham and England defender has admired the 21-year-old Chelsea center-back for some time and believes he could be a long-term starter for the England national team.

Speaking on the *Seaman Says* podcast, King stated, “I’m a fan of Colwill. I saw him a few years ago playing for the Under-21s and thought he was going to be the next big player for England. Plus, he’s left-footed.”

Levi Colwill is clearly on a rapid upward trajectory, with his progress showing no signs of slowing down.

At just 21 years old, Colwill has become a crucial starter in Chelsea’s defense this season, taking up his preferred role as a centre-back. Although he filled in at left-back last year during his development, he seems to be more comfortable in the center of the backline.

He and Wesley Fofana are forming a strong partnership at centre-half, which is expected to continue improving. Interestingly, in a recent interview on Chelsea’s YouTube channel, Noni Madueke noted that Fofana and Colwill complement each other well on the pitch.

Colwill participated in one of England’s two matches during this month’s international break, specifically the 2-1 loss to Greece in the Nations League. Despite the team’s struggles, the £100,000-a-week defender (Spotrac) was among the few players who performed well for the national team.

It’s thrilling to see Colwill, a product of the academy, emerge as such an important figure for the first team.