Wesley Fofana, getty images 04 November 2025, 14:59

London Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana has received a long-term driving ban for dangerous driving.

As reported The Guardianthe footballer pleaded guilty to driving dangerously on the road in Esher, where he was caught on camera speeding along the roadside in a Lamborghini in April.

The incident became known after another driver gave the police a video from the recorder. The 24-year-old was banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to do 300 hours of community service at a court in North East Surrey. Fofana must also pay £85 in court costs and £114 in compensation.

This violation occurred before eight other speeding incidents. Then he was fined more than 7 thousand pounds.

In court, Judge Julie Cooper stressed that Fofana should be a role model for young people and that his behavior could have led to a follow-up by inexperienced drivers, which could lead to tragedy. The defender pleaded guilty, apologized and stated that he had learned from his behavior.

The judge added that any violation of the terms of the ban could lead to imprisonment, which could jeopardize the football player’s career.