Tammy Abraham is an English professional footballer born October 2, 1997, who plays striker for AC Milan and England’s national team. Starting at Chelsea’s academy at age eight, he scored prolifically through youth levels before making his professional debut in 2016. Following successful loan spells at Bristol City, Swansea City, and Aston Villa, Abraham returned to Chelsea, contributing to their 2021 Champions League victory before transferring to AS Roma for €40 million, where he won the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League and became the highest-scoring Englishman in a single Serie A campaign with 17 goals, establishing his reputation for clinical finishing and aerial dominance that continues defining his career trajectory.
A product of Chelsea’s renowned academy system, Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham, known professionally as Tammy Abraham, represents one of England’s most promising striking talents of his generation. Born on October 2, 1997, in London, England, the 6-foot-3-inch striker of Nigerian descent has established himself as a prolific goal scorer across multiple leagues and competitions throughout his career.
Abraham joined Chelsea’s academy at the under-eight level, progressing through the youth system where he demonstrated exceptional scoring ability, netting 74 goals in 98 matches between 2014 and 2016. His youth career achievements included finishing as the second-highest scorer in the 2015-16 UEFA Youth League with eight goals in nine matches, showcasing his potential at the highest youth levels.
Abraham’s exceptional youth career statistics of 74 goals in 98 matches demonstrated the clinical finishing ability that would define his professional trajectory.
Following his first-team debut in 2016, Abraham initiated a series of loan spells that proved instrumental in his development. At Bristol City during the 2016-17 season, he scored 23 league goals and became the first player in club history to simultaneously win Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, and top scorer awards.
His subsequent loan to Swansea City in 2017-18 provided Premier League experience, followed by a remarkable 2018-19 season at Aston Villa where he scored 25 league goals, becoming the first player in club history to simultaneously win Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, and top scorer awards. During this period, he achieved 20 goals in a single season, ending with 26 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions.
Returning to Chelsea in 2019, Abraham continued his scoring form with 18 goals in the 2019-20 season and contributed to the club’s UEFA Champions League triumph in 2021. However, seeking regular first-team opportunities, he transferred to AS Roma for €40 million in 2021, where he played under manager José Mourinho and made an immediate impact in Serie A. His Chelsea career included receiving the No. 9 shirt upon his return from his successful loan spells.
Abraham’s debut Italian season proved historic, as he scored 17 goals to become the highest-scoring Englishman in a single Serie A campaign. His achievements at Roma included winning the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022, adding a significant trophy to his growing collection.
Most recently, he moved on loan to AC Milan, continuing his Italian journey.
Internationally, Abraham represented England at various youth levels before making his senior debut in November 2017. Despite his eligibility for Nigeria through his heritage, he chose to represent England at the senior level, earning multiple caps for his country.
His playing style combines pace, positioning, and clinical finishing ability, while his physical presence provides aerial dominance and effective hold-up play, making him a versatile threat in various attacking situations.
