Jay Dasilva

Charlton Athletic (loan) On 30 December 2016, Dasilva was loaned to League One side Charlton Athletic. He made his debut for The Addicks on 14 January 2017, coming on as a substitute for Lewis Page against Millwall. He was brought on in the 28th minute, but was later substituted in the 80th minute of the game. On 4 April 2017, Dasilva was given his first start for Charlton by manager Karl Robinson, in their 2–0 home defeat against Milton Keynes Dons, featuring for the entire 90 minutes.

On 21 July 2017, Dasilva signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2021 and rejoined Charlton Athletic for a second loan spell.

On 7 May 2018, Dasilva was voted the 2017–18 Fans Player of the Year.

Bristol City On 9 August 2018, Dasilva joined Bristol City on a season long loan from Chelsea. He signed for Bristol City permanently on 26 June 2019 on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for Bristol City, and his first professional goal, in a 2–1 win against Huddersfield Town on 3 November 2020.

In May 2023, Dasilva was released from Bristol City.

Coventry City On 30 May 2023, Coventry announced the signing of Dasilva on a free transfer and a four-year deal after he was released by Bristol City.

International career Dasilva has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20 and under-21 youth levels.

He was called up to the England under-16 team shortly after joining Chelsea's youth ranks for a Victory Shield game against Scotland. He made 4 appearances in total at this age level. He maintained his place in the squad for the full tournament, and played in every game as England were knocked out by eventual semi-finalists Russia. His last match for the under-17s came in a 0–0 draw with South Korea at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. In July 2017, Dasilva captained the England under-19 team to victory at the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

On 27 May 2019, Dasilva was included in England's 23-man squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

On 12 November 2023, Dasilva was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time. He qualifies to play for Wales as his grandmother was born in Pontypridd. Dasilva made his international debut on 6 June 2024 in a friendly against Gibraltar at the Estádio Algarve in Portugal. He played the full game as it ended in a goalless draw.

Career statistics

International

Honours Chelsea Reserves

England U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2017

Individual Charlton Athletic Fans' Player of the Year: 2017–18