Ruben Ira Loftus-Cheek, born on January 23, 1996, in Lewisham, London, England, is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.
The 30-year-old currently plays for Serie A club AC Milan and has represented the England national team.
Known for his physical presence, technical ability, and box-to-box dynamism, Loftus-Cheek rose through the ranks of Chelsea’s renowned academy and has established himself as a reliable midfield option in top-flight European football.
He is of Guyanese descent through his father.
Siblings
Ruben has two older half-brothers on his father’s side, Carl Cort and Leon Cort, both of whom had professional careers, including spells in the Premier League.
On his immediate side, he has a younger brother, Joe (Josiah) Loftus-Cheek, who is a semi-professional footballer.
Ruben also has a sister, often referred to as Lavinia, with whom he has shared light-hearted family moments, including viral videos showcasing their football skills and dance moves.
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Career
Loftus-Cheek joined Chelsea’s academy at a young age and made his senior debut in 2014.
He contributed to the club’s Premier League title in 2016–17 and won the UEFA Europa League in 2018–19, though opportunities were sometimes limited under certain managers.
He gained valuable experience through loan spells at Crystal Palace in 2017–18 and Fulham in 2020–21.
In 2023, he transferred to AC Milan, where he has become an important squad member, featuring regularly in Serie A and contributing goals and assists.
As of the 2025–26 season, he continues to play a key role for the Rossoneri, adding Italian silverware to his collection while remaining a periodic call-up for England, including recent involvement under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Accolades
Loftus-Cheek has won several major honours throughout his career.
With Chelsea, he secured the Premier League title (2016–17), the UEFA Europa League (2018–19), the FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
At AC Milan, he has added the Italian Super Cup to his tally.
Internationally, he has represented England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and earned caps in subsequent years.
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