Ryan Kavuma-McQueen

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (born 1 January 2009) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Portsmouth, on loan from Chelsea.

Early life Kavuma-McQueen was born on 1 January 2009 at Hammersmith Hospital in White City, London. Born in England, he is of Ugandan descent through his parents.

Club career Kavuma-McQueen joined the youth academy of Premier League side Chelsea at the age of seven, having played for youth clubs Little Foxes and Shooting Stars. It was his first involvement in a senior matchday squad for the club.

As a second-half substitute, Kavuma-McQueen debuted for Chelsea on 4 April 2026 during the 7–0 victory against Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

On 14 August 2026, Kavuma-McQueen joined Championship club Portsmouth on loan for the duration of the 2026–27 season.

International career Kavuma-McQueen is an England youth international although eligible to represent the Uganda national team through his parents. During October 2025, he played for the England national under-17 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Career statistics

Honours Chelsea U18 U18 Premier League – National Champions: 2025–26 U18 Premier League – Southern Champions: 2025–26

Chelsea U21 Premier League 2: 2025–26

Chelsea FA Cup runner-up: 2025–26