Midfielder Ethan Chislett has signed with Kaizer Chiefs after rejecting multiple offers from European clubs. The 26-year-old player left Port Vale FC when his contract expired at the end of last season. Scottish team Motherwell and English club Wigan both wanted to sign the talented midfielder. Chislett chose Chiefs instead because the move fits his career plans and personal wishes. The Durban-born player agreed to a two-year contract with the Nedbank Cup winners.
Chislett spent his early childhood years living in South Africa before moving overseas at age four. He developed his skills at Southampton's youth academy and later played for teams in Spain and England. The midfielder made 123 appearances for AFC Wimbledon over three seasons and scored 16 goals during that time. He helped Port Vale earn promotion to League One last season with four goals and three assists in 25 games. His experience across different leagues gives him valuable knowledge for South African football.
The new Chiefs player excels at finding open spaces between opposing midfielders and defenders. His best skill involves making perfectly timed runs into the penalty area as an attacking midfielder. Chislett will compete with Gaston Sirino and Mduduzi Shabalala for the primary playmaker position. Coach Nasreddine Nabi expects his midfielders to contribute goals and assists regularly. Chislett believes South African football allows more creativity and wants to use his natural scoring ability.
Chislett spent his early childhood years living in South Africa before moving overseas at age four. He developed his skills at Southampton's youth academy and later played for teams in Spain and England. The midfielder made 123 appearances for AFC Wimbledon over three seasons and scored 16 goals during that time. He helped Port Vale earn promotion to League One last season with four goals and three assists in 25 games. His experience across different leagues gives him valuable knowledge for South African football.
The new Chiefs player excels at finding open spaces between opposing midfielders and defenders. His best skill involves making perfectly timed runs into the penalty area as an attacking midfielder. Chislett will compete with Gaston Sirino and Mduduzi Shabalala for the primary playmaker position. Coach Nasreddine Nabi expects his midfielders to contribute goals and assists regularly. Chislett believes South African football allows more creativity and wants to use his natural scoring ability.
