The Blues centre-back was convinced to switch roles as an 11-year-old after idolising a number of forwards and midfielders as a child
A young Fikayo Tomori was initially annoyed when told he was better in defence than attack when breaking through at Chelsea's academy, but it has proved to be an inspired decision in the long run.
Now 22, and after loan spells at Brighton, Hull City and Derby County, Tomori is an established Premier League player at his boyhood club.
The Canadian-born defender has been one of Frank Lampard's most frequently used players this season, regularly lining up alongside fellow academy graduates Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Reece James.