*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 1 January 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 07:37, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
Born in Exeter, Humphreys played in the youth setup of Reading before a stint in grassroots football.[3] He signed for Chelsea at under-15 level, going on to sign a scholarship deal in 2019.[4] He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in October 2021, going on to extend this deal the following year.[5][6]
Humphreys was named on the bench for the first time ahead of a Premier League fixture against Bournemouth in December 2022, but did not feature. His Chelsea debut came in the FA Cup third round on 8 January 2023, after being named in the starting eleven against Manchester City.[7]
On 21 August 2024, Humphreys joined Championship club Burnley on a season-long loan.[10] He made his Championship league debut on 14 September 2024 in an away 1-0
win at Elland Road in which he was also sent off in the 98th minute for a second bookable offence.[11]
International career
Born in England, Humphreys is of Ugandan and English descent.[12] He represented England at under-16 and under-19 level,[2] including being a member of the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship-winning squad.[5][13]
On 10 May 2023, Humphreys was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[15][16] He scored in a group stage victory over Uruguay and started in their round of sixteen elimination against Italy.[17][18]
Personal life
Humphreys is a practicing Muslim, and has spoken out about the role of faith in his daily life and footballing career. In 2024, he appeared in a COPA90 video discussing professional footballers' observation of Ramadan.[19]
Career statistics
As of match played 29 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition