Recently, Chelsea defender Adarabioyu talked about a series of topics about the "first time". Adarabioyu played for Manchester City echelon. He transferred to Fulham in 2020 and joined Chelsea in the summer of 2024.
The first jersey you got?
"Actually, I can't remember it. I basically only wear the jerseys of my team!"
Your first football idol?
"When I was a child, I had several idols, including Zidane, Ronaldo, Terry, and Ferdinand. I also like Drogba very much."
Your first team to play football?
"That was the local team Chorlton Sports. I was about four or five years old at that time. I played football with my elementary school friends. I still remember the coach's name: Paul Evans, and there is a man named Bots."
Which of your first friend in the football circle?
"I have two, and they are still my best friends now: Daniel Grimshaw, I have been playing football with him at Manchester City since I was five. And Charlie Oliver, we have been playing football since I was seven. They are still my best friends now."
Which is your first room with your teammates?
"That could be Charlie Oliver, that was when we were out for the first time. Like I said, he is still one of my best friends and he is a great roommate."
Who is your first game and goal opponent?
"I still remember my first game because it was the FA Cup against Chelsea in the 15-16 season (Round 5), right at Stamford Bridge Stadium. It was my debut at Manchester City and my first professional game. We sent a young team and lost the game 1-5.
"Actually, I don't remember my first goal, I only know that it was one of the 3 goals during the loan period in Blackburn. I can remember those goals, but I don't remember which one was the first! ” (Blackburn reversed 2-1 in the English Champions League, and Adarabioyu scored the equalizer in the 88th minute.)
The first time you were recognized in public?
"I seemed to be only 16 years old at that time and had not made my career debut. However, Manchester City fans are obviously paying attention to the situation of youth training players. When I was so young, they began to recognize me. ”
Your first feeling after signing with Chelsea?
"I am very proud that returning to the top league and joining Chelsea was like a journey, and it was also a bit like a perfect cycle. Because it was at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea that I made my debut, it was great to be able to get back here and turn it into my home court. ”