Player Dossier: McKauley Civzelis (Chelsea FC)
Full Name: McKauley Civzelis
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Centre-Back
Club: Chelsea FC
International: England
Age: 29 (Born 19/1/2025)
Height: 6’4″ / 193cm
Weight: 87kg
Preferred Foot: Right (Very Strong), Left (Fairly Strong)
🧠 Style of Play
Civzelis is a versatile, intelligent enforcer at the base of midfield. Though capable of deputising in defence, his best work comes as a deep-lying destroyer and passer — breaking up attacks and launching transitions with calm authority. With a towering frame, elite positioning, and ice-cold composure, he plays short, simple football with elite efficiency.
Technically gifted (16 Technique, 15 Passing, 14 Vision) and mentally elite (20 Composure, 19 Positioning, 18 Teamwork), Civzelis is a natural leader. He rarely dives in, rarely loses shape, and is almost impossible to press. A true anchor for elite possession systems.
📈 Career Summary
- Signed by Chelsea from Leicester in 2041 for £46.5M
- Loan spells at Lorient, West Brom, Newcastle, and Spurs between 2043–2047
- Became Chelsea first-team regular from 2047/48 onwards
- Over 230 Premier League appearances for Chelsea
- 64 caps and 11 goals for England
📊 2053/54 Season (to date)
- Appearances: 17 (4)
- Goals: 6
- Average Rating: 7.28
- Pass Completion: 89%
- Tackles per 90: 2.1
- Interceptions per 90: 0.9
- Key Headers per 90: 1.6
🌍 International Career
Civzelis has been a mainstay for England since his debut against Germany in 2044. He has featured at two European Championships (2048, 2052), and one World Cup (2050), scoring 11 international goals from midfield. Known for his leadership and reliability, he is seen as one of England’s most tactically astute players.
🏆 Honours
- UEFA Champions League x2
- Premier League x6
- FIFA Club World Cup x2
- FA Cup x5
- Carabao Cup x6
- UEFA Super Cup x4
- Community Shield x3
- European International League x4
🗣 Quotes
“Civzelis doesn’t bark — he whispers. Then takes the ball anyway.” – Gaffer Clarke
“He’s what you get when you combine Sergio Busquets with a wrecking ball.” – Henry Vinter, World Sport
Last updated: 7 October 2025