'You could see' - Levi Colwill's ex-Huddersfield Town teammate Fraizer Campbell not surprised by Chelsea growth
Fraizer Campbell has lifted the lid on his time playing with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill at Huddersfield Town
Fraizer Campbell has not been surprised by the development of his former Huddersfield Town teammate Levi Colwill.
The latter is now a key figure at Chelsea, who loaned him to the Terriers in 2021 to accelerate his development.
He was only a teenager but the defender looked remarkably assured in West Yorkshire, enhancing his reputation as one of England’s most exciting prospects.
Among the 23-year-old’s teammates at Huddersfield was an experienced Campbell, who also departed the Accu Stadium at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
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Fraizer Campbell on Levi Colwill
Speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest Premier League odds, Campbell has opened up on the “star quality” he saw up close.
He said: “Levi's a great character and a great kid. He was brilliant at Huddersfield Town, and you could see he had real star quality.
“It's no surprise to me that he's gone back to Chelsea, and after an injury, he's come right back in and steadied the ship. He's a fantastic young footballer who will continue to develop.
“Hopefully, he could be their centre-back for a long time because he's got all the attributes to play at the highest level. I think the next step for him is becoming that leader on the pitch, maybe like another captain out there.
“When the squad's pretty young and things aren't going particularly well, he needs to learn how to have others lean on him. I really think he can be a top, top centre-back.”
Huddersfield Town’s 2022 exodus
Colwill was a key figure in Huddersfield’s strong 2021/22 campaign, helping Carlos Cobreran’s Terriers reach the Championship play-off final.
They lost to Nottingham Forest at Wembley and the heartbreak was followed by the loss of several key players.
Colwill returned to his parent club Chelsea, while the likes of Harry Toffolo, Naby Sarr and Lewis O’Brien were sold.
Huddersfield managed to avoid relegation in 2023, largely due to the influence of Neil Warnock, but dropped out of the second tier in 2024.