Player profile
Jorrel Hato
Defender · Chelsea
Jorrel Hato joined Chelsea from Ajax in August 2025. The Rotterdam-born defender had already captained Ajax at seventeen and made his senior Netherlands debut at the same age.
Career
Hato began at Sparta Rotterdam before joining Ajax’s academy in 2018. He signed his first professional contract in 2022, aged sixteen.
His development included Jong Ajax and the UEFA Youth League before he became a regular in the senior side. Chelsea signed him on a deal through 2032.
How they play
Hato can play centrally or at left-back. Chelsea’s recruitment account emphasises his tackling, ability to carry possession forward and early leadership experience.
Bio
Club career
- Chelsea F.C.2025
International career
No international career on record yet.
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A move from Ajax to Chelsea2025
Hato’s transfer brought a defender with senior international and captaincy experience to Stamford Bridge.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Rabar ajax1CC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Chelsea — Jorrel Hato profileOctober 16, 2026
- Chelsea — Jorrel Hato signing announcementOctober 16, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 16, 2026.
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