Tosin Adarabioyo is currently preparing with Chelsea for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States, where the team is set to face Fluminense FC at MetLife Stadium. Adarabioyo has been training with the squad and, following a strong 2024/25 season, is seen as having an important opportunity to impress manager Enzo Maresca during the high-profile tournament. In a recent interview, Adarabioyo highlighted the team’s growth under Maresca, crediting the manager’s demanding training sessions for their success and expressing excitement to compete against some of the world’s top clubs[1][7].
Having joined Chelsea from Fulham on a free transfer last summer, Adarabioyo quickly established himself as a significant figure in the squad. He made 22 Premier League appearances last season, helping Chelsea secure Champions League qualification, and featured prominently in their Conference League triumph. Despite strong competition at centre-back, Adarabioyo remains a trusted option for Maresca and is considered a leader among the club’s younger players[2].
Adarabioyo also faces an important career decision: he has yet to make a senior international appearance and must soon choose between representing England or Nigeria. According to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, this decision is expected “in the next months,” with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. His international future has attracted considerable interest, as both nations seek to secure his commitment[2][8].
In terms of his role at Chelsea, while Adarabioyo was not always the first choice last season—often competing with Trevoh Chalobah and facing the potential addition of new defensive signings—he remains focused on seizing his current opportunity at the Club World Cup to further prove his value to the team[1].