Levi Colwill's incredible hobby to escape pressure of football

Levi Colwill was Chelsea’s hero on the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest that secured a fourth-place finish and a coveted Champions League spot.

Things then got even better for the England international on Wednesday night, as Chelsea recovered from a goal down to thrash Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the Conference League.

But the season hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Colwill. He endured a challenging first half of the campaign under manager Enzo Maresca, struggling with uncharacteristic errors and a dip in confidence.

The previous year under Mauricio Pochettino wasn’t much easier. Colwill was frequently deployed out of position at left-back, a move that drew criticism and limited his impact.

So how did the 22-year-old centre-back manage to stay grounded during these difficult spells? According to Colwill, the answer is surprisingly simple: LEGO.

“It just takes your mind away from everything,” he told The Guardian. “Last season when I was struggling a bit I started doing it. I built the 'Home Alone' one with the movie on in the background and time just flies. It was around Christmas time, so I got myself in the spirit."

Inspired by a TikTok video of a girl building sets, Colwill said the hobby made him feel like a kid again – free from stress and pressure.

“There’s no worries, there’s no problems,” he explained. “You feel relaxed and in your comfort zone. You’re not thinking about much more than that. When you put your mind to something you blank out everything else around you. That’s why I enjoy it so much.”

While many of his Chelsea teammates may be heading off to luxury resorts or footballer hotspots like Ocean Beach after their Conference League final exploits, Colwill has a different plan in mind: a trip to LEGOLAND.

“I’ll be there,” he said.

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