Mathis Eboue, son of former Arsenal player Emmanuel Eboue, has signed for Chelsea.

Mathis started his football career at the age of 5 where he trained and played for Pro FA as an u7 and u8, winning numerous tournaments including Omonia’s summer tournament, before signing for Arsenal’s academy as an u9. Mathis was released from Arsenal in 2020, where he went back to grassroots and played for Pro FA FC.

Mathis caught the eye of various new clubs, including Chelsea, but signed for Watford FC. Mathis’ development since signing for Watford blossomed – he was chosen to represent England and grew from strength to strength.

Greek Cypriot Socratis Socratous, known as Sox, is Chairman of Pro FA FC and also a Chelsea scout commented “Mathis has always’s been a beast of a player, playing up a year when he was year 1 a terrorising year 2s! It’s funny how the system works – Chelsea felt he wasn’t ready when he was 6 and 12 and saw the talent now. It shows how different players develop at different times in their playing careers – just because a young lad is playing in a C team or doesn’t get offered first time round it doesn’t mean they don’t have a chance!

Mathis’ mother Aurelie without a shadow of a doubt has played the biggest role in Mathis’ pathway – never coaching him or being upset, never disappointed with him or his performances. Always praising him and by his side at every home or away game, sun, rain or snow!”

“It’s been an incredible 12 months for Pro FA, with Mathis signing for Chelsea and Tyrique George, who joined Chelsea FC from Pro FA when he was just 8 years old, making his debut for Chelsea’s first team. Two incredibly proud moments.”