Malo Gusto

CHE

• #27 • Right Back

Malo Gusto

CHE

• #27 • Right Back

National Team

France

Position

Right Back

Sec. Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Balanced Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

May 19, 2003 (23)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

148 lb

Club

Chelsea

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

59.4

305/396

Impact score

6.3

235/396

Defender rank

126th

126/152

All rank

297th

297/396

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

545th

545/758

All rank

1343rd

1,343/1,960

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

122nd/150 DEF

59.4

Passing

148th/149 DEF

57.4

Crossing

59th/100 DEF

59.5

Ball Carrying

80th/124 DEF

59.3

1 V 1 Defending

21st/145 DEF

72.7

Positioning

44th/147 DEF

71.3

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Minutes

292

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 24, 4:30pm UTC

Chelsea

Spurs

Stamford Bridge • Peacock

News

Oct 18, 2026

Misses Everton clash with illness

Gusto (illness) was left out of Chelsea's squad for Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton after falling sick the previous day, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Roundtable. "Malo was ill yesterday, and he wasn't feeling well to travel to Liverpool."

Analysis: Gusto missed Saturday's trip to Everton after developing an illness Friday, although the issue is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period. The French defender has featured in five of Chelsea's first seven Premier League matches this season, making three starts and two substitute appearances while also remaining unused against Brentford. He has accumulated 276 minutes across those five outings, recording 12 crosses, one chance created, four tackles and seven clearances without registering a goal or assist. Gusto has demonstrated his versatility by featuring at right-back, right midfield and central midfield in coach Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system, providing valuable depth across multiple positions. With Chelsea not scheduled to play again until Saturday's clash against Tottenham, the defender will have additional time to recover and should be in contention to return to the squad if his symptoms subside.

Jul 18, 2026

Mixed outing in third-place defeat

Gusto had three tackles (three won) and two crosses (zero accurate) during Saturday's 6-4 loss versus England.

Analysis: Gusto saw his offensive production overshadowed by the six goals against during a frenetic game. He barely played in the 2026 World Cup and only made the initial lineup in the last match so that Jules Kounde could get some rest. Over his 117 minutes on the field, Gusto generated five tackles, two crosses and one chance created. At 23 years old, he should find plenty more international call-ups in the future, especially if he continues to produce at the club level for Chelsea.