Vietnam IT giant FPT becomes Chelsea’s global digital transformation partner

By Minh Hue
Thu, April 10, 2025 | 5:02 pm GMT+7

Vietnam’s leading IT corporation FPT has become a global digital transformation partner of the iconic Premier League club Chelsea, with deal value believed to be tens of millions of British pounds per year.

On its website, Chelsea Football Club described FPT as a world-class technology partner.

“Chelsea Football Club is excited to announce an innovative global partnership with FPT Corporation (FPT), Vietnam’s most successful technology solutions provider, who specializes in supporting the digital transformation journeys of several of the world's largest organisations with AI-enabled services and solutions,” it said.

FPT Corporation has become a global digital transformation partner of Chelsea Football Club. Photo courtesy of the club.

FPT Corporation has become a global digital transformation partner of Chelsea Football Club. Photo courtesy of the club.

Founded in 1988, FPT has driven Vietnam’s technology surge over the last three decades. The market-leader will bring its future-ready technology and industry-leading workforce to advance Chelsea FC’s digital capabilities with aligned values of teamwork, ambition and hard work, enabling the club to transform and accelerate performance and deliver richer experiences for the club’s fans at home and abroad, the clud added.

With FPT’s expertise in digital technology, software development, product engineering and IT service management, Chelsea FC will closely collaborate with FPT’s team of experts to identify and develop solutions that support the club’s global growth ambitions, according to Chelsea.

“This partnership unlocks boundless opportunities to innovate - leveraging technology to inspire current and future generations and deepen their connection to the club like never before,” it noted.

Todd Kline, president of commercial for Chelsea Football Club, said: "As Chelsea FC celebrates its 120th anniversary, we know our future will be shaped not only by our commitment to success on the pitch but by the transformation of our club using technology.

"Vietnam has experienced significant growth in recent years and emerged as a global digital hub, thanks to the energy and spirit of its people. FPT’s expertise in core business systems, data intelligence, and AI makes them the perfect partner to propel Chelsea FC into this new era."

Mark Scrivens, CEO of FPT Software United Kingdom, commented: “Our unwavering commitment to the UK market drives us to implement cutting-edge innovations, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, that will benefit Chelsea FC, its fans, and the broader community.

"By leveraging these technologies, we aim to enhance on-field performance, deliver a personalized and immersive Chelsea FC experience, and foster a stronger, more connected community off the pitch."

Chelsea Football Club is one of the top football clubs globally and its men’s team were the FIFA Club World Cup winners for 2021, with the final when the side beat Brazilian side Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi held in 2022 due to the pandemic.

That success followed winning the UEFA Champions League for a second time in 2021 with victory over Manchester City in Porto.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed ‘The Blues’, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and has also won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times, the UEFA Europa League twice, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup twice, the UEFA Super Cup twice and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

Meanwhile, FPT is a leading technology and IT services provider in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: technology, telecommunications, and education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide.

Committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class solutions for global enterprises, the corporation focuses on five strategic areas: AI, automotive, semiconductor, digital transformation, and green transformation.

In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of $2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses.

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