Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (goalkeeper) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Maasmechelen, Belgium |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Mike Penders
23/10/2026
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso said Penders was ready for an extended spell in the first team and described him as a goalkeeper for the present and future. Penders was set to make his first Premier League start at home to Tottenham on Saturday 24/10/2026.
17/10/2026
Mike Penders came on as a substitute for Emiliano Martínez during Chelsea's 2-0 away win at Everton after Martínez fractured his jaw in a collision. This made Penders the club's youngest Premier League goalkeeper. Martínez required surgery and was expected to be out for several weeks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mike Louis Penders |
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| Summary | Belgian professional goalkeeper who plays for Premier League club Chelsea and has played on loan at Strasbourg in Ligue 1. In October 2026 he became understudy to Emiliano Martínez and was expected to make his first Premier League start for Chelsea against Tottenham. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.00 m |
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| Weight | 93 kg |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Shirt Number | 39 |
Career
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| Academy | Genk (joined 2018) |
| Genk | Signed first professional contract on 30/04/2021; captained Jong Genk in the 2023-24 season |
| Chelsea | Announced move in August 2024 for summer 2025; named in squad for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup |
| Loan | Joined Strasbourg on a season-long loan on 28/07/2025 |
| International | Youth international for Belgium at U17, U18, U19 and U21 levels; captained Belgium U19 in 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification |
| Premier League Debut | Came on as a second-half substitute for the injured Emiliano Martínez in Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton in October 2026, becoming the club's youngest Premier League goalkeeper |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea as an unused substitute in the final | |
| 2. Extended his Genk contract until 2028 in August 2023 |
