Ethan Chislett Shares Preferred Role and First Impressions After Kaizer Chiefs Move
New Kaizer Chiefs signing Ethan Chislett has expressed his excitement at joining the club and opened up about where he sees himself best fitting into the Amakhosi setup. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder was officially unveiled as one of Chiefs’ new acquisitions in the July-September transfer window, joining fellow newcomers Nkanyiso Shinga and Flavio Silva.
Chislett, who developed through the Southampton Academy before building his professional career in England with Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon, brings a wealth of experience and versatility to Naturena. At Port Vale, he made a significant impact with 16 goals and eight assists in 82 appearances, showcasing his ability to contribute both creatively and on the score sheet.
Since joining Kaizer Chiefs, Chislett has already featured in all three of the team’s pre-season friendlies, and he’s already feeling at home. In his first official interview with the club’s website, the Durban-born midfielder spoke candidly about the adjustment to a new club and culture.
“Joining a new club is never the easiest thing in the world. You have to adapt,” Chislett said. “But since I joined, everyone has been amazing and I am so happy here. This is why I love South Africa; everyone smiles. I’d like to say I am fitting in really well. It’s a credit to my new teammates and the management staff for welcoming me so warmly.”
Known for his technical skill and positional awareness, Chislett has played in a variety of roles across midfield and attack. While he’s capable of featuring wide or even as a false nine, he has made it clear that his preferred role lies in the heart of the attack.
“I’m a versatile midfielder — I can sit deep, play further forward, wide right, even as a striker at times. I like to cut in from the left onto my right foot, but if I had to define my best position, it would be a ‘number 10’,” he explained.
Chislett’s arrival adds to the creative depth already available to Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki, with players like Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mduduzi Shabalala, and Gaston Sirino also comfortable operating in the central attacking midfield role. This competition could prove to be a positive challenge, pushing the new recruit to raise his game as he aims to secure a regular place in the starting XI.
With the new DStv Premiership season fast approaching, all eyes will be on Chislett to see how he adapts to the pressure and expectations of playing for South Africa’s most supported football club. If his early performances and positive attitude are anything to go by, Chiefs fans have every reason to be optimistic.
