Young Cape Prodigy Camden Schaper Set to Join Chelsea at 13
Benoni-born Camden Schaper, aged just 13, is on the verge of making a sensation in the football world — reportedly poised to sign with Premier League giant Chelsea for around £700,000 (approximately R17 million) .
Schaper’s rise is nothing short of extraordinary. He began his football journey at SuperSport United, captaining their under-11 team on an unbeaten tour of Spain in 2021 . From there, youth stints at Sporting Lisbon and Man United followed, and the family later moved to the UK in 2023 to support his development.
Since relocating, he has been dazzling in Blackburn Rovers’ academy — scoring more than 45 goals and registering 65 assists in a single season .
Reports indicate intense interest from other top clubs — Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool — but Chelsea reportedly leads the race and is preparing to seal the deal . Manchester City’s interest was reportedly boosted by the presence of Camden’s younger brother, Astin, in their academy .
At 13 and already valued around £700,000, Camden Schaper could become the most expensive footballer of his age in history — and his journey is turning heads across South Africa.
As negotiations reportedly near completion, Camden Schaper’s breakthrough has already captured international attention. The next steps will determine if he grows into a global football star — but one thing’s clear: at just 13, he’s already rewriting the story for young African athletes.
