Jamie Bynoe-Gittens arrives at Chelsea as a Bundesliga star. The English club signs the talent from Borussia Dortmund for €64 million, fully confident in his quality to propel the Blues toward a better season full of aspirations.
Who is Jamie Bynoe-Gittens?
Born in London, Bynoe-Gittens is an English left winger born on August 8, 2004. He began his professional football career at a very young age with Reading FC. After just a few months at the club, he moved to Chelsea’s academy, spending six months with the Blues before returning to Reading. After six years with the English club, he moved to Manchester to join Manchester City’s youth system.
Finally, in 2020, he joined Borussia Dortmund’s U-19 team. Thanks to his outstanding performances in the German club’s youth system, Bynoe-Gittens was able to join the first team in the 2022/23 season after making his debut against Wolfsburg on April 16, 2022.
This past season, his 12 goals and 3 assists in 48 matches have been key to raising his market value (€50 million) and increasing interest from Europe’s top clubs, including Chelsea.
Let’s take a look at his playing style and how he fits in with the London club.
An Outstanding Winger
Bynoe-Gittens is that differential winger—explosive and a great dribbler. Compared to the rest of the wingers in Europe’s top five leagues, he has outstanding stats. He is complete in offensive actions such as dribbling, shooting, and progressing play, although slightly uneven in attempted passes and defensive duels.
His most notable aspect is his dribbling success (5.31 per game), making him the fourth-best winger in Europe’s top five leagues in that category.
He also stands out in offensive duels won (7.89), duels won (11.73), attempted dribbles (8.47), offensive duels (16.7), and success in offensive actions (7.25)—ranking in the Top 10 wingers in each aspect. A beast on the wing.
Such is his level that, among all wingers in the Bundesliga, he’s ranked as the eighth-best, just behind standout names like Olise, Wirtz, and Xavi Simons.
That ranking highlights how highly regarded he is in Germany — praised for his creativity, explosiveness, and all-around game at Borussia Dortmund. And it’s worth remembering: he’s still only 20 years old.
Roadrunner on the Sidelines
His heatmap shows his presence throughout the entire left flank in the opposition half. He’s a player who stretches the play wide, constantly looking to create space to make runs or challenge opponents in one-on-one situations.
His most common starting position at Borussia Dortmund was as a left winger (50% probability). The remaining appearances were spread across other attacking positions, with some usage in central or right-sided roles.
At Chelsea, Bynoe-Gittens fits perfectly. The Blues typically play in a 4-2-3-1 system, which gives the left winger plenty of width and freedom to make runs, take on defenders, and combine with players like Palmer and Cucurella in wide or inside channels.
This role suits Bynoe-Gittens perfectly. It’s his preferred position, and the fast-paced, attacking style that defines Chelsea aligns seamlessly with his own game.
What Makes Him Different?
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens wouldn’t be who he is without his dribbling skills. He’s one of the Bundesliga players with the most dribbling attempts, having executed 160 dribbles with an effectiveness rate of 48.1%. He constantly faces his opponent, playing direct and aggressive football to beat defenders.
Out of those 160 dribbles, 73 were one-on-one duels—the most by any player in the Bundesliga. This stat underlines his directness, intensity, and explosiveness, making him a nightmare for defenders.
Transfer and Contract Figures
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has become Chelsea’s newest signing for €65 million, including bonuses. He signs a long-term deal until 2032, with a salary close to €7 million per year, doubling his previous wages at Dortmund.
Bayern Munich reportedly offered him a higher salary, but Bynoe-Gittens opted to return to England and thrive in what is widely considered the best league in the world, joining a star-studded Chelsea squad.
The Chosen One for the Left Wing
Compared to Chelsea’s available left wingers in 2024/25 (Sancho and Madueke), Bynoe-Gittens offers a more complete and balanced profile. He shares Madueke’s explosiveness and determination, although Madueke boasts better stats in goals and expected assists.
A More Than Necessary Signing
With Sancho only on loan and Madueke not yet reaching elite consistency, Bynoe-Gittens arrives in London aiming to turn the left flank into a nightmare for opponents—thanks to his explosive pace, sharp dribbling, and creativity. There’s still a lot to be decided, but this is a signing that generates real excitement among the Blues faithful, as Chelsea aim to dominate the Premier League and Europe once again with a young but quality-packed team.