Dujuan “Whisper” Richards is a young Jamaican footballer currently playing for Chelsea FC’s youth academy. He is known for his prolific goalscoring at youth level and his nickname, “Whisper,” which he earned due to his reserved nature off the field, according to the Chelsea Football Club. He has also represented Jamaica’s senior national team.
Key points about Dujuan “Whisper” Richards:
- Early Career:Richards developed at the Phoenix Allstars Football Academy, joining at the age of 11.
- Youth Football:He gained experience playing against English opposition at youth level and was a standout player in the Manning Cup, scoring 31 goals and providing 19 assists in the 2022 season.
- Chelsea FC:He signed a pre-contract deal with Chelsea in March 2023, officially joining after his 18th birthday in January 2024.
- International Debut:He made his senior international debut for Jamaica in March 2023 against Trinidad and Tobago.
- Nickname:His nickname, “Whisper,” reflects his quiet demeanor off the field.
- Injury:He has unfortunately dealt with an injury, specifically an ACL injury, which impacted his early career at Chelsea.
- Return:While he was initially expected to return at the end of March, his agent, Craig Butler, stated that he is nearing full fitness and has started playing again.
- Focus:He has reportedly used his time during recovery to improve his weaker foot, particularly his right foot, according to his agent, Craig Butler
