RANKED 10 CHELSEA GREATEST PLAYERS EVER


 

Chelsea is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, Chelsea was founded in the year 1905 by Gus Mears, an English entrepreneur who had earlier bought the Stamford Bridge stadium to transform it into a football ground. 

He planned to rent it to an existing football club, which later failed, and he then got the idea to start a new football club. Over the decades Chelsea has won many trophies like 2 Champions League Winner, 1 FIFA Club World Club Winner, 6 English Champion, 2 UEFA Super Cup Winner, 2 Europa League Winner, 2 Cup Winners Cup Winner, 8 FA Cup Winner, 5 English League Cup Winner, 4 English Super Cup Winner, 2 English 2nd Tier Champion.

Over these years Chelsea has been successful, all those trophies and achievements were accomplished by the contributions and great efforts of some great players. Players that graced Stamford Bridge and amazed Chelsea fans with their unique and outstanding playing styles, we will list those great players and some of their great contributions to the Blues.

(10). EDEN HAZARD ( 2012-2019 )

In the year 2012, Hazard joined Chelsea and was a good player for the Blues. In his first season at Stamford Bridge, he helped Chelsea win the Europa League and many League titles. A world-class player known for his balance on the ground when with the ball at his feet, he is a good dribbler, with amazing passing ability, a playmaker, a good scorer, and great leadership.

Hazard is considered one of Chelsea's legends, because of his amazing performances and efforts for the club. He marked his Stamford Bridge debut against Reading, by being fouled for a penalty and contributing another goal. His major effort for the Blues reaching the Europa League final was an incredible performance off the bench at home to Sparta Prague.

He amazed Chelsea's fans with his incredible dribbling skills and goals celebrations, his great efforts and contributions for Chelsea will forever be remembered by Chelsea's fans, he made 352 appearances and scored 110 goals for the club.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 player of the year

2 English Champion

2 Europa League Winner

1 English FA Cup Winner

1 English League Cup Winner

(9). BOBBY TAMBLING ( 1959-1970 )

Bobby Tambling is Chelsea's one of the greatest players, he was Chelsea's all-time top scorer for over 40 years, in all competitions before Frank Lampard surpassed this record in the year 2013. He joined Chelsea in the year 1959, and he made his debut, in a match against West Ham scoring a 3-2 win. 

A good player known for his goal-scoring ability, ability to dribble, good header, shot accuracy, and so energetic. Tambling scored 22 goals in a season even though Chelsea was relegated. A year later he became one of the youngest captains to lead a team to success, Tambling was also the Chelsea first player to score in an FA Cup final but his goal was only a consolation, his great performances for the club will forever be remembered by the Blues fans, he made over 365 appearances and scored over 200 goals for the club.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 League Cup

(8). DENIS WISE ( 1990-2001 )

Denis Wise is one of Chelsea's greatest players, he is among the highest appearance makers in Chelsea history, and one of the most successful Chelsea Captains. He joined Chelsea in the year 1990, originally signed from Wimbledon, and was soon converted to a central midfielder. 

He was a good midfielder well known for his tough tackling, combativeness, amazing ball control, good passer, and great leadership. In the late 1990s, he was a great leader, who made sure that there were no divisions within the dressing room. When playing on the pitch, he contributes a lot to make sure that his team dominates and wins the match, he left six trophies in four seasons. His great efforts for the Blues will forever remain in the heart of Chelsea's fans, he made 445 appearances and scored 76 goals for Chelsea.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 UEFA Super Cup Winner

1 Europapokal Der Pokalsieger Sieger

2 English FA Cup Winner

1 English Super Cup Winner

(7). PETR CECH ( 2004-2015 )

Petr Cech is one of the greatest goalkeepers in both Chelsea's and football history as well. He joined Chelsea in the year 2004, so it was in the Czech Republic shit that many Chelsea fans got their first sighting of the keeper in action. A world-class goalkeeper known for his diving ability, anticipation, pace, butterfly arms when facing a close-range shot, and ability to claw the ball away from entering the back of the net. 

His great efforts help the Blues win many trophies, his performance against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in the year 2012, he was incredible saving many shots and also saving the last-minute penalty that all Chelsea fans thought was over, saved the penalty and bring the Blues hope back in the game, which was finally won by Chelsea and Cech was given the man of the match because of his outstanding effort in the match. His moments at Stamford Bridge will forever be remembered by the Blues, he made over 490 appearances and also holds Chelsea's record for clean sheets, with over 225 clean sheets.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Champions League Winner

4 English Champion

1 Europa League Winner

5 English FA Cup Winner

3 English League Cup Winner

4 English Super Cup Winner

(6). RON HARRIS ( 1962-1980 )

Ron Harris is one of the greatest players in Chelsea's history, he contributed greatly to what was then the most successful period of Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in the year 1962, he made his debut against Sheffield Wednesday which ended a 1-0 win.

He was a great defender well known for his tackling and macking ability, combativeness, so energetic, great leadership, and uncompromising style of play that earned him the nickname "CHOPPER". When playing on the pitch, Ron always stood out as a fierce competitor for the Blues. His great efforts and contributions to Chelsea will forever remain in the heart of Chelsea's fans, he made a total of 795 appearances for the club.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Europapokal Der Pokalsieger Sieger

1 English FA Cup Winner

1 English League Cup Winner

(5). DIDIER DROGBA (2004-2012)(2014-2015)

The legendary Ivory Coast was an integral part of Chelsea's success over the years under Roman Abramovich. He is one of the greatest Chelsea's greatest players and also the best in Ivory Coast football history. He joined Chelsea in the year 2004, he made his first team debut in the premier league match against Manchester United, he contributed greatly to the match which helped Chelsea win the match.

He was a great striker well known for his goal-scoring ability, good finisher, excellent positioning in the box, good header, and so energetic. He was the player that scored the last-minute goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in the year 2012, the goal that wiped Chelsea fans' tears, the goal that gave the Blues hope, and the goal that will never be forgotten in Chelsea's history. That was the first time Chelsea won the Champions League title, he amazed Chelsea's fans with his amazing scoring styles and goals celebrations, and his outstanding performances for the club will forever be remembered. He made 381 appearances and scored 164 goals for Chelsea. 

Archivements with Chelsea :

2 African Footballer of the Year

3 top Goal scorer 

1 Champions League Winner

4 English Champion

4 English FA Cup Winner

3 English League Cup Winner

4 English Super Cup Winner

(4). PETER OSGOOD ( 1964-1974 )

Peter Osgood is widely considered one of Chelsea's legends, he joined Chelsea in the year 1964, and he made his debut scoring in a 2-0 win against Workington AFC. He was a great striker known for his goal-scoring ability, skill, good dribbling, and vision.

His performance on the end-of-season tour of Australia was outstanding, he scored 12 goals in 8 games, then the next season's match was on 22 September in the year 1965, which ended 4-1 victory over AS Roma in the Inter City Fairs Cup. His run in the League followed, Scoring 7 goals, including one involving a 60-yard run past several Burnley players. His years with Chelsea was successful, he won many trophies with the Blues, his great efforts and moments will forever remain in the heart of Chelsea's fans. He made over 378 appearances and scored over 145 goals.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Europapokal Der Pokalsieger Sieger

1 English FA Cup Winner

1 English League Cup Winner

(3). FRANK LAMPARD ( 2001-2014 )

Frank Lampard is one of the greatest players in Chelsea's history, he is Chelsea's all-time leading goal-scorers. He is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, well known for his powerful shot strikes, long-range goals, combativeness, good passer, can control the ball excellently, and great leadership.

Frank Lampard is arguably one of Chelsea's all-time legends, he had a massively successful run of 13 years as a midfielder for the Blues. He joined Chelsea in the year 2001, he was incredible which gave him second place as FWA'S footballer of the year in 2004. His two wonderful goals against Bolton Wanderers in 2004 were great contributions to Chelsea's successful Premier League campaign, and the Blues took home the trophy that season. Lampard has helped the club countless times on many occasions, he is one of the great players behind Chelsea's achievements. His great efforts and incredible performances for the club will forever be remembered by the Blues, he made 648 appearances and scored 211 goals for Chelsea.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Champions League Winner

3 English Champion

1 Europa League Winner

4 English FA Cup Winner

2 English League Cup Winner

2 English Super Cup Winner

(2). GIANFRANCO ZOLA ( 1996-2003 )

Gianfranco Zola is considered one of Chelsea's legends, he joined Chelsea in the year 1996, Zola is one of the players behind Chelsea's success in football history. He was regarded as one of the best strikers known for his amazing dribbling ability, good positioning in the box, great goal scorer, and vision.

He helped Chelsea to win the final match of the FA Cup, against Middlesbrough which ended in a 2-0 win, he was incredible throughout the tournament and scored 4 goals to take the Blues to the final. Because of his amazing performance throughout the season, Zola was nominated as the FWA Player of the Year through public voting. Zola is still one of the best players to grace Stamford Bridge, even when the club played the Champions League for the first time in 1999-2000, he contributed a lot scoring 3 excellent goals which were the reasons why the team managed to make it to the quarter-finals. 

Zola contributed to Chelsea countless times, he amazed the Blues fans with his extraordinary goal-scoring techniques, his years at Stamford Bridge Were successful and will always be remembered. He made 312 appearances and scored 80 goals for Chelsea.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Europapokal Der Pokalsieger Sieger

2 English FA Cup Winner

1 English League Cup Winner

1 English Super Cup Winner

(1). JOHN TERRY ( 1998-2016 )

John Terry is one of the most successful players in Chelsea's history, the man who captained the Blues over many years and more than anyone else, and is widely considered one of the greatest defenders both Chelsea and England have ever produced. He joined Chelsea in the year 1998, even at a young age, he was known for his fierce dedication, so strong, tactical awareness, so good tackling and macking, natural ability to stand out for the Blues, and impressive leadership qualities.

He captained Chelsea for the first time in the year 2001, he was amazing, comfortably a Chelsea true legend. His arguably best season as a Chelsea player was in 2004/05, he was the team's Captain, Chelsea conceded just 15 goals and won their League Title in half a century, and he was named the PFA player of the year, because of his great efforts and outstanding performances. He later won the Champions League in the year 2012, and the Blue's Europa League Winner the following year meant he had the full set of Winners' medals. John Terry stood for the Blues on many occasions, and his great efforts for Chelsea will forever remain in the heart of Chelsea's fans. He made over 500 appearances and scored over 40 goals, making him the club's all-time highest-scoring defender.

Archivements with Chelsea :

1 Champions League Winner

5 English Champion

1 Europa League Winner

5 English FA Cup Winner

3 English League Cup Winner

2 English Super Cup Winner

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