51 Chelsea F.c Best Players of All Time

Chelsea Football Club is one of the most successful and iconic clubs in English football. Founded in 1905, the Blues have gone on to win numerous honours, including five English Premier League titles, seven FA Cup trophies, and one UEFA Champions League title.

Located in Fulham, West London, Chelsea have played their home games at Stamford Bridge since 1905 and boast a passionate fan base from all around the world. With a rich history, the club has seen some of the world’s most renowned players, managers and coaches grace the Stamford Bridge turf and has become synonymous with success.

1. Antonio Rüdiger

Germany national football team

Career

• 2000–2002: VfB Sperber Neukölln
• 2002–2005: SV Tasmania Berlin
• 2005–2006: Neuköllner Sportfreunde 1907
• 2006–2008: Hertha Zehlendorf
• 2008–2011: Borussia Dortmund
• 2011–2012: VfB Stuttgart
• 2011–2015: VfB Stuttgart II
• 2012–2016: VfB Stuttgart
• 2015–2016: Roma (loan)
• 2016–2017: Roma
• 2017–2022: Chelsea
• 2022: Real Madrid
• 2010–2011: Germany U18
• 2011–2012: Germany U19
• 2012: Germany U20
• 2012–2014: Germany U21
• 2014: Germany

Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid. He started his career at VfB Sperber Neukölln, before moving to SV Tasmania Berlin in 2005.

In 2008, he joined Borussia Dortmund and made over 100 appearances for the club before joining Real Madrid in 2013.

 Antonio has won several titles with Dortmund, including the Bundesliga twice and DFB-Pokal once, as well as being named runner up in the Champions League during his time there.

At international level, Rüdiger has represented Germany at youth levels before making his senior debut in 2014 against Norway and helping them qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals later that year.

In 2019 he was nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or but lost out to Luka Modric Antonio Rüdiger is a German professional footballer who currently plays for English club Chelsea.

He has played for VfB Stuttgart and Roma in his career to date, before moving to Chelsea on loan in 2016. Rüdiger was part of the Germany squads that won the Confederations Cup in 2017 and World Cup 2018. 

As well as playing football, he also enjoys boxing and track & field events. 

Antonio Rüdiger was born on 15th July 1991 in Schwanheim, Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany After starting out with local side SV Waiblingen 04'', he made his senior debut with Stuttgart II at the age of 18 before signing for Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart two years later 7.

In 2015, he joined Serie A side Roma on a season-long loan deal but failed to make an impact; after being deemed surplus to requirements by new coach Luciano Spalletti at Roma following their promotion back into the top flight 8.

 Antonio moved back north of the border to sign for Chelsea FC on 1st August 2016 – initially joining up with fellow German internationals Michy Batshuayi and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Also Played For: , germany

2. N'Golo Kanté

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 1999–2010: JS Suresnes
• 2010–2012: Boulogne
• 2012–2013: Boulogne
• 2013–2015: Caen
• 2015–2016: Leicester City
• 2016: Chelsea
• 2016: France

Kanté is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea and has been with the club since 2013. Kanté made his professional debut in 2010, playing for Boulogne before joining Chelsea two years later.

He was part of the France squad that competed at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 tournaments, winning both competitions on home soil. 

Kanté was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2017 after helping Chelsea win their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

Kanté recently scored his first goal for France during their 4-1 victory over Luxembourg in a friendly match on 10 August 2018 which saw him become only the third player to score at three different World Cups (alongside Miroslav Klose and Ronaldo). 

In November 2018, he received a nomination for UEFA's Best Midfielder Award.[4] N'Golo Kanté is a midfielder for Leicester City and France.

He has been in the French national team since 2016 and has played 53 times for them. Kanté began his career with Reims before joining Boulogne in 2012. After two years at Boulogne, he joined Caen where he spent four seasons before moving to Leicester City in 2015. 

In total, Kanté has made 185 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions, winning 11 trophies including the Premier League title in the 2017/18 season and the Champions League trophy earlier this year.

Having represented France at both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship tournaments, Kanté is a key player for Les Bleus heading into their next major tournament - the UEFA Nations League which begins on September 6th.

Also Played For: football manager 2022, european championship

3. Jorginho

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 2007–2010: Hellas Verona
• 2010–2014: Hellas Verona
• 2010–2011: Sambonifacese (loan)
• 2014–2018: Napoli
• 2018–2023: Chelsea
• 2023: Arsenal
• 2016: Italy

Jorginho is a Brazilian midfielder who has spent the past few seasons playing for Chelsea. Jorginho was born in Imbituba and started his career with Hellas Verona before moving to Sambonifacese on loan in 2010.

Jorginho made his senior debut for Hellas Verona in 2010 and has since played for Chelsea, Napoli, Atlético Madrid, Bologna and SSC Neapel. Jorginko is known for his excellent passing ability and tactical awareness as well as his leadership qualities on the pitch.

He is one of the most highly rated midfielders in Europe and is considered to be a key part of Antonio Conte's side at Chelsea Jorginho is a Brazilian midfielder who has played for Napoli since 2014. 

The 26-year-old was part of the Italy squad that won UEFA Euro 2020, and has represented his country at several tournaments including the FIFA World Cup.

Jorginho is an excellent passer with good vision and control, who can also create chances for teammates from midfield. He joined Chelsea in 2018 for £57 million (€70 million), and helped them to win the Premier League title.

That season as well as reaching the Champions League final. Jorginho is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe, and he will be key to whichever team wins this year's Uefa Nations League trophy

Also Played For: italy national football team

4. Mason Mount

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 2005–2017: Chelsea
• 2017: Chelsea 127 (27)
• 2017–2018: Vitesse (loan)
• 2018–2019: Derby County (loan)
• 2014–2015: England U16
• 2015–2016: England U17
• 2016–2017: England U18
• 2017–2018: England U19
• 2018–2019: England U21
• 2019: England

Mason Mount is an English attacking midfielder who joined Chelsea in 2017. Mason Mount has played for Chelsea since 2017 and made 121 appearances during that time.

Mason Mount is a central midfielder who can also play as an attacking midfielder, which gives him a great range of skills to use on the pitch. 

Mason Mount was loaned out to Vitesse in 2018 where he impressed with nine appearances before returning to Chelsea later that year Mason Mount is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Derby County in the Premier League.

Mount made his debut for Derby County in a 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 8 August 2018, aged 18 years and 347 days old. 

He has also represented England at youth level, playing at UEFA European Championship and UEFA Under-19 Championship tournaments. 

Mason Mount has been described as "a fast player with good vision" by manager Gary Rowett, and is seen as a potential successor to Frank Lampard as captain of Derby County.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer, premier league fantasy football

5. Mateo Kovačić

Midfielder

Career

• 2010–2013 : Dinamo Zagreb
• 2013–2015 : Inter Milan
• 2015–2019 : Real Madrid
• 2018–2019 : Chelsea (loan)
• 2019 : Chelsea 101
• 2008 : Croatia U14
• 2008 : Croatia U15
• 2009–2011 : Croatia U17
• 2011–2012 : Croatia U19
• 2011–2014 : Croatia U21
• 2013 : Croatia

Mateo Kovačić is a Croatian-born Austrian central midfielder who currently plays for Chelsea. He made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb in 2010 and went on to feature for Inter Milan before joining Real Madrid in 2015.

In 2019, he played 73 times for Los Blancos as they won the UEFA Champions League trophy. Kovačić has also represented Croatia at the under-21 level and was part of their squad that reached the final of the Uefa European Championship in 2016.

Outside of football, Mateo is an ambassador for UNICEF and regularly supports various charitable causes through his social media platforms Mateo Kovačić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea.

He started his career with Dinamo Zagreb, before spending time on loan at Liverpool and then Chelsea. Kovačić has represented Croatia at the international level, winning silver medals at the 2018 World Cup and 2022 Qatar World Cup. 

As well as playing professionally in Europe, he spent two seasons in Major League Soccer (MLS) with LA Galaxy before returning to Chelsea in January 2019. Kovačić was born in Rijeka, Croatia on 17 December 1992.

Also Played For: real madrid, croatia national football team

6. Claude Makélélé

Midfielder

Career

• 989–1990 : Melun-Dammarie
• 1990–1991 : Brest
• 1991–1997 : Nantes
• 1997–1998 : Marseille 32
• 1998–2000 : Celta Vigo 70
• 2000–2003 : Real Madrid 94
• 2003–2008 : Chelsea 144
• 2008–2011 : Paris Saint-Germain 98
• 1993–1994 : France U21
• 1995–2008 : France
• 2011–2013 : Paris Saint-Germain (assistant)
• 2014 : Bastia
• 2016 : Monaco (technical director)
• 2017 : Swansea City (assistant)
• 2017–2019 : Eupen
• 2019 : Chelsea (technical mentor)

Claude Makélélé was born in Kinshasa, Zaire on 18 February 1973. He started his career at Melun-Dammarie before moving to Nantes and then Marseille. After a few seasons with Real Madrid, Claude joined Chelsea as their technical mentor in 2012.

Claude has represented his country at various levels including the 1998 World Cup and the 2002 African Nations Cup where he won the tournament's Golden Ball award for being the best player of the competition. 

Claude is currently playing for Chelsea after leaving Real Madrid in 2003 Makélélé's managerial career has seen him work at clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bastia, and Monaco.

Makélélé was appointed Chelsea's technical mentor in January 2019. He had a successful playing career with PSG, winning two Ligue 1 titles and the 1998 World Cup with France. 

Makélé is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation and was part of the France team that reached the 2006 World Cup final. 

After retiring from football, he took up coaching duties with various clubs before being appointed manager of Eupen in 2018.

7. Christian Pulisic

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 2005–2006: Brackley Town
• 2006–2007: Michigan Rush
• 2008–2015: PA Classics
• 2015–2016: Borussia Dortmund
• 2016–2019: Borussia Dortmund
• 2019: Chelsea
• 2019: Borussia Dortmund (loan)
• 2012–2013: United States U15
• 2013–2015: United States U17
• 2016: United States

Christian Pulisic is an American attacking midfielder who currently plays for Chelsea. He first came to prominence as a teenager when he played for Brackley Town in the UK before moving on to Michigan Rush and then PA Classics in Germany.

In 2015, he signed with Borussia Dortmund and made his professional debut that year. He was part of Dortmund's Bundesliga-winning side in 2016 and 2017, before joining Chelsea in 2019. 

Pulisic has represented the United States at the youth level and featured prominently at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017 where they were runners up to Spain Christian Pulisic is a young American soccer player who has impressed for Borussia Dortmund and the United States national team.

He was born on November 17, 1997 in Hershey, Pennsylvania and started playing football at an early age with local clubs before joining Dortmund's youth academy as a teenager. 

His breakthrough came in 2016 when he joined Bayern Munich's junior side but decided to return to Dortmund after one season due to family reasons. In 2018 he helped the USA reach the World Cup quarter-finals where they were beaten by Croatia 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the full game.

Since returning from Russia he has been loaned out to Chelsea where he made nine appearances over the course of two seasons before rejoining his parent club in 2019.

Also Played For: united states best soccer players, concacaf

8. Jimmy Greaves

Career

• 1955–1957: Chelsea
• 1957–1961: Chelsea
• 1961: AC Milan
• 1961–1970: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1970–1971: West Ham United
• 1975–1976: Brentwood
• 1976–1977: Chelmsford City
• 1977–1979: Barnet
• 1979–1980: Woodford Town
• 1957–1962: England U23
• 1959–1967: England
• 1965: United Kingdom

Greaves was a prolific striker during his playing career, netting 224 goals in 321 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan. Greaves won two League titles with Spurs before moving to Italy, where he helped AC Milan win the European Cup in 1967.

Greaves returned to England in 1970 and finished his career with Chelsea, winning another League title at the club in 1974. After retiring from football, Greaves became a media personality and commentator on sport for BBC Radio 5 Live. 

He died aged 81 in September 2021 after a long battle with cancer Greaves was a prolific goalscorer in the 1960s and 1970s, netting 38 times for West Ham United between 1971 and 1976.

Greaves also played for Brentwood, Chelmsford City and Woodford Town during his time as a footballer. Greaves made his international debut in 1957 and went on to score 57 goals for England over the course of three years. 

He won the 1966 World Cup with England as they triumphed over Argentina in what has been widely regarded as one of the most memorable tournaments ever staged. Greaves retired from football at the age of 34 after playing his final game for Fulham F C in 1980.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham

9. Thiago Silva

Defender

Career

• 1998–2000: Fluminense
• 2000–2001: Barcelona-RJ
• 2001–2002: Fluminense
• 2002–2003: RS Futebol
• 2003–2004: Juventude
• 2004–2006: Porto B
• 2005–2006: → Dynamo Moscow (loan)
• 2006–2009: Fluminense
• 2009–2012: AC Milan
• 2012–2020: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2020–: Chelsea
• 2008–2012: Brazil Olympic (O.P.)
• 2008–: Brazil

Thiago Silva is a central defender who has played for Chelsea since 2017. Silva was born in 1984 and began his career at Fluminense before moving to Barcelona-RJ in 2001.

He joined RS Futebol in 2002, playing for the club until 2003. In 2004, he moved to Juventude where he won three Brazilian championships and two international titles (including one with Brazil).

He rejoined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain on 1 July 2017.[4] Silva made his debut for Brazil in 2006 and has represented his country at four World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018), as well as Euro 2016 and the Copa America Centenario later that year.

Silva began his career with Porto B before joining Dynamo Moscow on loan in 2005. After a successful spell at Fluminense, Silva transferred to AC Milan where he won five Serie A titles and the Champions League in 2009. 

He then moved to Paris Saint-Germain where he has since won two Ligue 1 titles and the Coupe de France. 

In 2018, Silva signed for Chelsea, becoming their fourth Brazilian player following Kaka, Thiago Ribeiro (now at Manchester City) and David Luiz (now at PSG).

The defender represented Brazil at both the Copa América and Olympics tournaments without winning any silverware however he was part of the team that reached the final of 2019's edition of the tournament which they lost against Uruguay. 

Silva is also an experienced international who played 113 times for Brazil between 2008 and 2012 - scoring seven goals including two during qualification for 2014 World Cup which they went on to win in Russia; finishing as joint top scorer alongside Neymar Jr.

Outside of football, Silva owns a chain of restaurants called "Thiago’s".

Also Played For: psg

10. Frank Lampard

Midfielder

Career

• 1994–1995: West Ham United
• 1995–2001: West Ham United
• 1995–1996:  Swansea City (loan)
• 2001–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2015: Manchester City
• 2015–2016: New York City FC
• 1997–2000: England U21
• 1998: England B
• 1999–2014: England
• 2018–2019: Derby County
• 2019–2021: Chelsea
• 2022: Everton
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Frank Lampard is a former English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Chelsea and Manchester United. He started his career with West Ham United, where he made over 200 appearances in all competitions before joining Chelsea in 2003 for £24 million.

At Stamford Bridge, Lampard won three Premier League titles and two FA Cups before moving to Manchester United in July 2014 for an initial fee of £37 million. 

After winning the 2017–18 EFL Cup with Everton, Lampard was appointed manager of the club on 27 October 2018 following the sacking of Ronald Koeman six days earlier.

In international football, Lampard has represented England at every level from under-16s to senior team captaincy; he also had spells with the Republic of Ireland and Italy national teams during his career.

In December 2012, Lampard became one of only eight players to have scored in each stage of the UEFA Champions League competition.[4] He was inducted into the England Hall of Fame in April 2016[5] and received an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II in June 2018.

Also Played For: new york city fc, west ham united f.c.

11. Joe Cole

Midfielder

Career

• 1990–1998: West Ham United
• 1998–2003: West Ham United
• 2003–2010: Chelsea
• 2010–2013: Liverpool
• 2011–2012: → Lille (loan)
• 2013–2014: West Ham United
• 2014–2016: Aston Villa
• 2015–2016: → Coventry City (loan)
• 2016: Coventry City
• 2016–2018: Tampa Bay Rowdies
• 1997–1998: England U16
• 1999: England U18
• 2000–2003: England U21
• 2001–2010: England
• 2018: Tampa Bay Rowdies (assistant)
• 2019–: Chelsea (academy coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joe Cole is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and Chelsea. Joe Cole started his career at West Ham United, before moving to Chelsea in 2003.

He remained with the London side until 2010 when he joined Liverpool. Cole has won three Premier League titles with Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as the FA Cup and League Cup with West Ham United.

Cole made his international debut for England in 2002 and has gone on to make over 60 appearances for his country, scoring 13 goals. In 2013, Cole retired from professional football after two years of playing for Liverpool's reserves team.

Joe Cole started his career at Liverpool and was a fan favorite for his hard work and flair on the pitch. He joined Chelsea in 2003 where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Europa League title and a UCL crown before moving to West Ham United in 2014.

Joe Cole played for Aston Villa between 2015-2016 before joining Coventry City on loan in 2016. Following Coventry's promotion to the Championship, he signed with Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2018 as assistant manager before being appointed head coach of their academy later that year.

12. Willian

Brazil national football team

Career

• 1998–2006: Corinthians
• 2005: Mauaense (loan)
• 2006–2007: Corinthians
• 2007–2013: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2013: Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2013–2020: Chelsea
• 2020–2021: Arsenal
• 2021–2022: Corinthians
• 2022: Fulham
• 2007: Brazil U20
• 2011–2019: Brazil

At Corinthians, Willian was a prolific goalscorer and won the Campeonato Paulista in 2006. He joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007 and became an important player for them, scoring 20 times in 140 appearances.

After helping Brazil to win the 2013 Confederations Cup, Willian moved to Fulham in England where he has started well this season. 

He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Brazil national team.

Willian started his career at local side Anzhi Makhachkala before moving to Europe to join Chelsea in 2013. He has made 70 appearances for Brazil, winning nine caps, including being part of their victorious Copa América campaign in 2019. 

Willian was born in Rio de Janeiro but grew up playing football in his home country of Brazil before signing for Anzhi Makhachkala aged 18.

In November 2018 he scored a hat-trick against Arsenal which helped earn Chelsea their first Premier League victory since 2017.

He also won the PFA Player of the Year award that same year, becoming the first player from outside England or Scotland to win it since 1966–67 season's winner Bobby Charlton.

Also Played For: futsal, sport club corinthians paulista

13. Arjen Robben

Netherlands national football team

Career

• 1989–1996: vv Bedum
• 1996–2000: Groningen
• 2000–2002: Groningen
• 2002–2004: PSV
• 2004–2007: Chelsea
• 2007–2009: Real Madrid
• 2009–2019: Bayern Munich
• 2020–2021: Groningen
• 1999: Netherlands U15
• 1999–2000: Netherlands U16
• 2000: Netherlands U17
• 2001–2002: Netherlands U19
• 2001–2003: Netherlands U21
• 2003–2017: Netherlands

Arjen Robben is a Dutch footballer who plays for Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga. He has also played for PSV, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Arjen Robben was born on 23 January 1984 in Bedum, Netherlands.

At age 38, Arjen Robben is still playing football at a high level and he will continue to do so with Bayern Munich until 2021. In 2000, Arjen Robben joined Groningen from Bedum and made 46 appearances over two seasons with them before moving to PSV in 2004.

Where he would make 56 appearances over the next three years before signing for Chelsea in 2007 where he enjoyed great success winning 3 Premier League titles (2007-2010) as well as 2 FA Cups (2008-09).

After leaving Chelsea following their victory in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final against Manchester United, Arjen signed for Real Madrid where he spent four successful seasons making 50 appearances while also helping his team win both La Liga (2013-14) and Copa del Rey (2014). 

On 1 July 2019 it was announced that Arjen Robben had signed a new contract with Bayern Munich which will keep him at the club until 2021.

During his time at Bayern Munich, ArhenRobbens's main contribution has been through assists rather than goals; nevertheless hes netted 99 times during 201 league matches.

Arjen Robben has represented Holland 73 times scoring 16 goals including 3 internationals against Spain(2005), Brazil(2010), Argentina(2015).

Also Played For: fc groningen, psv

14. Didier Drogba

Ivory Coast national football team

Career

• 1988–1989: Tourcoing
• 1989–1991: Abbeville
• 1991–1993: Vannes
• 1993–1997: Levallois
• 1997–1998: Le Mans
• 1998–2002: Le Mans
• 2002–2003: Guingamp
• 2003–2004: Marseille
• 2004–2012: Chelsea
• 2012–2013: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2013–2014: Galatasaray
• 2014–2015: Chelsea
• 2015–2016: Montreal Impact
• 2017–2018: Phoenix Rising
• 2002–2014: Ivory Coast

Didier Drogba is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in France and England. He began his career with French club Dunkirk, before moving to Ligue 1 side Guingamp in 2002.

After helping Guingamp reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, he joined Chelsea where he won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League trophy during six seasons at Stamford Bridge from 2003 to 2010.

In January 2011, Drogba signed for Shanghai Shenhua after leaving Chelsea following their relegation from the Premier League; however, he only made five appearances for the Chinese Super League side before retiring later that year due to injury.

Drogba rejoined Marseille on a short-term contract in December 2013 but left again shortly afterward without making an appearance for them either 6 or 7 months later 8 when his contract expired. 

Since then 10, he has been playing 11 professional football 12 intermittently 13 across Europe 14.

Didier Yves Drogba was born on March 11th 1978 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.[1] He started out playing football with local sides Dunkirk[2] and Tourcoing,[3] both in France's top division Ligue.

After impressing at the youth level with Le Mans, Ivorian powerhouse Olympique de la Gamba drafted him into their squad ahead of the 1988–89 season.

However, after featuring just twice – both coming off the bench – " Dido" opted instead to join fellow second-division outfit Abbeville midway through 1989 campaign.

It wasn’t until 1991 that “The Beast” would make his debut for Vannes appearing 22 times over two seasons prior to joining ambitious third-tier Levallois Athletic alongside compatriot Nicolas Anelka on July 24th, 1993. 

Chelsea paid £16 million (then €21m/£15m) plus add-ons which took their tally up to 23million euros (£18m/$26m).

Ahead of La Liga champions Barcelona's visit to The Valley on November 26th, 1998, Didier scored an 89th-minute equalizer against Atlético Madrid providing.

Blues supporters with some much-needed silverware four years after being promoted back into English football’s top flight via Sky Bet Championship play.

Also Played For: cf montréal, 2010 fifa world cup

15. Ruud Gullit

Midfielder

Career

• 1967–1975: ASV Meerboys
• 1975–1979: DWS
• 1979–1982: HFC Haarlem
• 1982–1985: Feyenoord
• 1985–1987: PSV
• 1987–1994: AC Milan
• 1993–1994: Sampdoria (loan)
• 1994–1995: Sampdoria
• 1995–1998: Chelsea
• 1979: Netherlands U-21
• 1981–1994: Netherlands
• 1996–1998: Chelsea (player-manager)
• 1998–1999: Newcastle United
• 2004–2005: Feyenoord
• 2007–2008: LA Galaxy
• 2011: Terek Grozny

Ruud Gullit was born on September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He played for ASV Meerboys and DWS before joining Feyenoord in 1979. 

Gullit then starred for PSV from 1985 to 1987 before moving to AC Milan and becoming one of the most successful Dutch players of all time.

In 1993 he joined Sampdoria on a loan but returned to AC Milan later that year after they bought his contract outright. Between 1994 and 1995, he played for Newcastle United in England where he won two Premier League titles as well as the UEFA Champions League. 

After finishing his playing career with Sampdoria in 1997, Gullit took up coaching positions with Chelsea (1998–2001), Real Madrid (2002) and Holland national team (2003).

He retired from coaching at the end of 2006 season having won 4 Eredivisie titles with Ajax.[1] Ruud Gullit is currently a football commentator working alongside former teammate Phillip Cocu during broadcasts of Serie A matches on Fox Sports Asia.

In November 2013 Ruud was inducted into the Dutch Football Hall Of Fame by current Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman.[5] On May 2nd 2014 it was announced that Ruud would be taking over as head coach at AEK Athens following Marcelo Bielsa's resignation due to health concerns.

Also Played For: u.c. sampdoria, a.c. milan

16. Ricardo Carvalho

Career

• 1989–1995: Amarante
• 1995–1997: Porto
• 1997–2004: Porto
• 1998–1999: Leça (loan)
• 1999: Porto B
• 1999–2000: Vitória Setúbal (loan)
• 2000–2001: Alverca (loan)
• 2004–2010: Chelsea
• 2010–2013: Real Madrid
• 2013–2016: Monaco
• 2017: Shanghai SIPG
• 1998–1999: Portugal U21
• 2003–2016: Portugal
• 2019–2021: Marseille (assistant)

Ricardo Carvalho is a Portuguese international footballer who plays as a centre back for the Spanish club Real Madrid and the Portugal national team. Ricardo Carvalho started his career at his hometown club Amarante before moving to Porto in 1997.

He won three Primeira Liga titles with Porto, two Taça de Portugal trophies, and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup during his time there. 

After winning the 2004 Champions League with Porto, he joined Real Madrid where he has since won numerous honors including four La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions Leagues crowns.

In the 2014–15 season, he helped Portugal win their first-ever European Championship medal after playing in all six of their matches en route to the final in France. 

Ricardo Carvalho was named captain of Portugal by new manager Fernando Santos following Euro 2016 qualifying campaigns which saw them top Group A ahead of Hungary and Croatia on goal difference despite not scoring any goals between them.

He announced his retirement from international football on 25 November 2017 following an unsuccessful World Cup qualification campaign for Portugal.

This followed reports that he had been omitted from Vicente del Bosque's squad due to differences over tactical decisions made by Del Bosque during previous matches against Spain.

On 2 July 2018, it was announced that Ricardo would return to Alverca on a one-year contract until 30 June 2019.

Also Played For: portugal football team, fc porto

17. Juan Mata

Midfielder

Career

• 2000–2003: Real Oviedo
• 2003–2006: Real Madrid
• 2006–2007: Real Madrid Castilla
• 2007–2011: Valencia
• 2011–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2022: Manchester United
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2004: Spain U16
• 2004: Spain U17
• 2006–2007: Spain U19
• 2007: Spain U20
• 2007–2011: Spain U21
• 2012: Spain Olympic
• 2009–2016: Spain

Mata is a Spanish international midfielder who has played for both Real Madrid Castilla and Valencia. Mata first came to prominence with Real Oviedo, where he started out as an attacking midfielder before progressing through the youth ranks at the club.

After joining Valencia in 2007, Mata quickly established himself as one of the team's key players and helped them reach two La Liga titles during his tenure there. 

In 2011, Mata transferred to Chelsea where he continued to play an important role under then-manager Roberto Di Matteo; however, after seven seasons with Chelsea, he moved on to join Galatasaray in January 2018.

At international level, Mata has represented Spain at Under-19s level and won Euro 2008 with their senior side. He was also part of the 2010 World Cup squad but did not feature in any matches.

As of November 2018,[update needed], Mata has made 83 appearances for Galatasaray across all competitions scoring 17 goals – helping them win three Turkish Super Lig titles along the way.

Also Played For: spain national under-21 football team, galatasaray s.k

18. John Terry

Defender

Career

• 1991–1995: West Ham United
• 1995–1998: Chelsea
• 1998–2017: Chelsea
• 2000: Nottingham Forest (loan)
• 2017–2018: Aston Villa
• 2000–2002: England U21
• 2003–2012: England
• 2018–2021: Aston Villa (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Terry is a centre-back who has played for Chelsea and West Ham United. He is currently a captain for Chelsea. Terry made his debut for Chelsea in a Premier League match against Arsenal on 14 September 1998.

He went on to make over 350 appearances for Chelsea, winning Premier League titles in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Terry captained Chelsea to their first Champions League title in 2008. 

He also played in the 2009 and 2012 Champions League finals, but Chelsea lost both times.

On 29 May 2015, Terry was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. He was later released without charge. Terry announced his retirement from professional football on 22 May 2016. Terry has been a regular member of the England national team since 2003. 

He has played in two World Cups, in 2006 and 2010, and two European Championships, in 2004 and 2008.

Terry has been described as one of the greatest defenders of his era. He has been voted into the Premier League 100 list, and was named in the 2013 World XI. 

Terry is the son of former Chelsea player Terry Venables. In December 2018, Terry was appointed as the new England head coach.

19. Petr Čech

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1989–1999: Viktoria Plzeň
• 1999–2001: Chmel Blšany
• 2001–2002: Sparta Prague
• 2002–2004: Rennes
• 2004–2015: Chelsea
• 2015–2019: Arsenal
• 1997–1998: Czech Republic U15
• 1998–1999: Czech Republic U16
• 1999: Czech Republic U17
• 1999–2000: Czech Republic U18
• 2000–2001: Czech Republic U20
• 2001–2002: Czech Republic U21
• 2002–2016: Czech Republic

Petr Čech is a goalkeeper who has played for Chelsea, Arsenal and current club, Sparta Prague. He made his professional debut for Chmel Blšany in 1999 and went on to make over 330 appearances for Chelsea.

Arsenal in January 2019. He has won three Premier League titles with Chelsea and two with Arsenal. Czech Republic national team. He has been named in the PFA Team of the Year three times, in 2007, 2009 and 2010.

In March 2019, he was named in the Czech Republic's squad for the World Cup. Zuzana. He is a keen supporter of Manchester United. Petr Čech is one of the most successful footballers of his generation, with 124 international caps and 35 goals to his name.

Petr Čech began his hockey career at age 10, playing for his local club in the Czech Republic. Petr Čech was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, but he never played in the league. 

Petr Čech moved to the English Premier League in 2003 and spent six seasons with Arsenal.

Petr Čech joined Chelsea in 2011 and won the Premier League in his first season with the club. Petr Čech announced his retirement from professional football in 2016. 

Petr Čech is currently the head coach of the Czech Republic national team. Petr Čech is married and has two daughters. Petr Čech is one of the most successful footballers of his generation, with 124 international caps and 35 goals to his name.

Petr Čech is a former professional ice hockey player who is now one of the most successful football managers in the world.

Also Played For: czech republic

20. Gianfranco Zola

Forward

Career

• 1980–1983: Corrasi Oliena
• 1984–1986: Nuorese
• 1986–1989: Torres
• 1989–1993: Napoli
• 1993–1996: Parma
• 1996–2003: Chelsea
• 2003–2005: Cagliari
• 1991–1997 : Italy
• 1990–1997: Sardinia
• 2006–2008: Italy U21 (assistant)
• 2008–2010: West Ham United
• 2011–2012: Italy U16
• 2012–2013: Watford
• 2014–2015: Cagliari
• 2015–2016: Al-Arabi
• 2016–2017: Birmingham City
• 2018–2019: Chelsea (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gianfranco Zola is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a forward. Zola began his career with Corrasi Oliena in 1980, and went on to play for Nuorese, Torres, and Napoli during his time in the professional game.

He is most noted for his time with Napoli, where he won the Serie A title in 1989 and 1990, and also represented Italy at the 1990 World Cup. Zola retired from professional football in 1993, and later served as the manager of Sampdoria and Lazio.

In 2018, he was awarded an OBE for his services to football. Gianfranco Zola is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. 

He notably played for Parma and Chelsea, winning the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2005. Zola began his career with Sardinia before moving to Serie A side Parma in 1991.

He made his international debut in 1990 and won 35 caps for Italy over the course of a decade. He moved to English side Chelsea in 2003 and won the Premier League title with them in 2005. 

After leaving Chelsea, he returned to Italy to manage Cagliari and Al-Arabi. He then took up a position as assistant manager with Chelsea.

He announced his retirement from professional football in December 2017, after managing Birmingham City for the previous two seasons. Zola was born in Palermo, Sicily. 

He started his career at hometown club Palermo before moving to Serie A side Parma in 1991. After making his international debut in 1990, he went on to win 35 caps for Italy, scoring 10 goals.

He retired from professional football in December 2017 after managing Birmingham City for the previous two seasons.

Also Played For: parma calcio 1913

21. Peter Osgood

Forward

Career

• 1964–1974: Chelsea
• 1974–1977: Southampton
• 1976–1977: → Norwich City (loan)
• 1977–1978: Philadelphia Fury
• 1978–1979: Chelsea
• 1970–1973: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Osgood was a professional footballer who played as a striker. Osgood was born in Clewer, Berkshire, England in 1947. Osgood began his career at Chelsea in 1966 and went on to make over 350 appearances for the club.

Osgood was part of the Chelsea team that won the League Championship in 1970 and the FA Cup in 1971. Osgood also won two UEFA Champions League medals with Chelsea. 

Osgood retired from professional football in 1981, having played for Chelsea in the final of the European Cup in 1970 and the UEFA Cup in 1976.

Osgood later worked as a football coach and television pundit. Osgood died of a heart attack on 1 March 2006 at the age of 59. Osgood was posthumously inducted into the Chelsea Hall of Fame in 2007. 

Osgood was Chelsea's captain and a key player in their successful period in the 1970s. Osgood played for Southampton and Norwich City before joining Philadelphia Fury in 1978.

Osgood was part of the England squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 1970. Osgood left Chelsea in 1979 and played for Manchester United, Juventus and Fulham before retiring in 1986. Osgood was inducted into the Chelsea Hall of Fame in 2006. 

Osgood is currently a pundit for BT Sport. Osgood was made an OBE in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours. Osgood has two children and lives in the US.

22. Eden Hazard

Forward

Career

• 1995–2003: Royal Stade Brainois
• 2003–2005: Tubize
• 2005–2007: Lille
• 2007–2008: Lille B
• 2007–2012: Lille
• 2012–2019: Chelsea
• 2019: Real Madrid
• 2006: Belgium U15
• 2006: Belgium U16
• 2006–2008: Belgium U17
• 2007–2009: Belgium U19
• 2008–2022: Belgium

Eden Hazard is a Belgian international footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Real Madrid. Hazard was born in La Louvière, Belgium in 1991. After playing for local clubs Royal Stade Brainois and Tubize, Hazard joined Lille in 2005.

In 2007, Hazard was signed by Chelsea and went on to win the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Europa League with the club. 

In 2018, Hazard joined Real Madrid for a reported £100 million. Hazard has made over 350 appearances for Belgium and was named the 2017 FIFA World Player of the Year.

In October 2018, Hazard scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup. Hazard is married to Amalie D'Hooghe and has two children. Hazard is considered one of the best players in the world and is a regular selection for the Belgium national team.

Also Played For: belgium national football team, losc lille

23. Ashley Cole

Defender

Career

• 1997–1999: Arsenal
• 1999–2006: Arsenal
• 2000:  Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2006–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2016: Roma
• 2016–2018: LA Galaxy
• 2019: Derby County
• 1999: England U20
• 2002: England U21
• 2001–2014: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ashley Cole is a former English international footballer who played as a left-back. Cole began his career at Arsenal, before spending time at Chelsea and then Roma.

He won a Premier League title and two FA Cups with Chelsea, and also made appearances for England at Euro 2012. Cole announced his retirement from professional football in May 2018, after 19 seasons in the game.

Cole is currently a football pundit and ambassador for several organisations. Cole is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and they have three children. In May 2018, Cole announced his retirement from professional football, after 19 seasons in the game.

Cole is currently a football pundit and ambassador for several organisations. Cole is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and they have three children.

Also Played For: arsenal f.c, england national football team

24. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Career

• 1984–1986: GVO
• 1986–1987: ZFC
• 1987–1988: Zaanlandia
• 1988: DWS
• 1988–1990: Telstar
• 1990–1991: Telstar
• 1991–1994: AZ Alkmaar
• 1994–1995: Neerlandia
• 1995–1996: Campomaiorense
• 1996–1997: Boavista
• 1997–1999: Leeds United
• 1999–2000: Atlético Madrid
• 2000–2004: Chelsea
• 2004–2006: Middlesbrough
• 2006–2007: Charlton Athletic
• 2007–2008: Cardiff City
• 1998–2002: Netherlands
• 2011–2013: Nottingham Forest (assistant)
• 2013–2014: Royal Antwerp
• 2014–2015: Burton Albion
• 2015–2016: Queens Park Rangers
• 2017–2018: Northampton Town
• 2021–2022: Burton Albion
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Paramaribo in Suriname, Hasselbaink started his career playing for local side GVO in 1984. He moved to Dutch side ZFC in 1986, where he would make his senior debut in 1988.

Hasselbaink spent four seasons with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, scoring 46 goals in 46 appearances. He then moved to English side Chelsea in 1994, where he would score 49 goals in 101 appearances.

After leaving Chelsea in 1999, Hasselbaink had brief spells with Marseille and Leeds United before retiring in 2001. In 2006, Hasselbaink was appointed manager of Dutch side FC Twente, leading them to the Dutch title in his first season in charge.

He was then appointed manager of English side QPR in 2012, but was sacked after just eight months in charge. Hasselbaink then returned to FC Twente as manager, where he remains in charge. He is currently the manager of the Suriname national team.

Also Played For: leeds united

25. Branislav Ivanović

Defender

Career

• 2002–2004: Srem
• 2004–2006: OFK Beograd
• 2006–2008: Lokomotiv Moscow
• 2008–2017: Chelsea
• 2017–2020: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2020–2021: West Bromwich Albion
• 2003–2007: Serbia U21
• 2005–2018: Serbia

Ivanović is a defender who has played for Chelsea and Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Premier League. Ivanović was born in 1984 in Sremska Mitrovica, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia.

Ivanović made his professional debut for Srem in 2002 and went on to play for OFK Beograd, Lokomotiv Moscow, and Chelsea. Ivanović joined Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2017 and has since played 90 games for the club.

Branislav Ivanović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. 

Ivanović made his professional debut for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade in 2003, before transferring to Premier League side West Bromwich Albion in January 2019.

Ivanović has represented Serbia at international level since 2005, earning 105 caps and scoring 13 goals. 

Ivanović was part of the Serbia side that finished runner-up at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2004 and 2007. Ivanović is a regular for Serbia at international level, and was an unused substitute for their appearance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Ivanović is eligible to play for Montenegro, as his father was born in the country. Ivanović is a defender by trade, but has also played as a midfielder and forward for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. 

Ivanović is an aggressive and tenacious player, known for his hard-tackling and robust defending. Ivanović is a devout Christian, and has spoken about his faith impacting his football career.

Also Played For: serbia football team

26. Ron Harris

Defender

Career

• : Chelsea
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1960–1980: Chelsea: 655: (13)
• 1980–1983: Brentford: 61: (0)
• Total: : 716: (13)
• 1966–1968: England U23: 4: (0)
• 1984–1985: Aldershot
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ron Harris is a defender who started his career with Chelsea. He played in the Chelsea team that won the FA Cup in 1970. Harris also played for Nottingham Forest and Fulham.

In 1990, Harris was appointed manager of non-league side Thurrock. He was appointed manager of Conference South side Woking in 2001. He resigned from Woking in 2003 due to ill health.

Harris was appointed manager of League Two side Luton in 2004. He resigned from Luton in 2006 due to ill health. Harris was appointed manager of League One side Charlton in 2007. Ron Harris is a former English footballer who played for Chelsea and Brentford.

He made 655 appearances for Chelsea and 61 for Brentford. He was capped four times for England U23. He was manager of Aldershot between 1984 and 1985. He now works as a football agent. He is also a TV pundit. He is a member of the English Football Hall of Fame.

He is the son of former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Ron Harris. He was born on June 7, 1946.

27. Peter Bonetti

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1959–1975: Chelsea
• 1975: St. Louis Stars
• 1976–1979: Chelsea
• 1979: Dundee United
• 1986: Woking 
• 1966–1970: England

Peter Bonetti was born on September 27th, 1941 in Putney, England. He started his career at Worthing, before moving to Reading in 1961. 

He made his Chelsea debut in 1965 and went on to make over 400 appearances for the club over the course of a nine-year spell.

He retired from professional football in 1978, having won three League Championships and one FA Cup with Chelsea. He passed away on April 12th, 2020 at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer. Peter Bonetti started his footballing career with Chelsea in 1959.

He scored the winning goal in England's World Cup victory in 1966. Bonetti then transferred to St. Louis Stars in 1975. He spent two years with the club before joining Dundee United in 1979. Bonetti retired from professional football in 1986. He has since gone on to coach at youth level.

Bonetti was made an honorary life member of Chelsea in 2006. He is currently a coach for the Italian national team. Bonetti was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

28. Ray Wilkins

Career

• 1973–1979: Chelsea
• 1979–1984: Manchester United
• 1984–1987: A.C. Milan
• 1987: Paris Saint-Germain
• 1987–1989: Rangers
• 1989–1994: Queens Park Rangers
• 1994: Crystal Palace
• 1994–1996: Queens Park Rangers
• 1996: Wycombe Wanderers
• 1996–1997: Hibernian
• 1997: Millwall
• 1997: Leyton Orient
• 1976: England U21
• 1976–1986: England
• 1994–1996: Queens Park Rangers
• 1997–1998: Fulham
• 1998–2000: Chelsea (assistant)
• 2000–2002: Watford (assistant)
• 2003–2005: Millwall (assistant)
• 2004–2007: England U21 (assistant)
• 2008–2009: Chelsea (assistant)
• 2009: Chelsea (caretaker)
• 2009–2010: Chelsea (assistant)
• 2013–2014: Fulham (assistant)
• 2014–2015: Jordan
• 2015: Aston Villa (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ray Wilkins was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He started his career at Chelsea, before moving to Manchester United in 1984.

He spent two seasons at Milan before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 1987. Wilkins won two Premier League titles and one FA Cup during his time at Manchester United, while also featuring for England at the 1986 World Cup.

He retired from professional football in 1997, after spells at A.C. Milan and Charlton Athletic. Wilkins was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to football.

He died in April 2018 at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. Wilkins was posthumously inducted into the Chelsea Hall of Fame in November 2018. 

He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation and was named as Manchester United's greatest ever player in a poll conducted by BBC Sport in 2018.

Also Played For: queens park rangers f.c

29. Marcel Desailly

Career

• 1986–1992: Nantes
• 1992–1993: Marseille
• 1993–1998: AC Milan
• 1998–2004: Chelsea
• 2004–2005: Al-Gharafa
• 2005–2006: Qatar SC
• 1993–2004: France

Marcel Desailly is a former French international and two-time Premier League champion defender. He began his career at Nantes before moving to Marseille in 1992.

He spent the next six seasons at Milan before joining Chelsea in 1998. After winning two Premier League titles with Chelsea, he joined Al-Gharafa in 2005. He retired from professional football in 2011.

Desailly was a key member of the France national team, making over 100 appearances and helping his country to the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. He was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star team in 1998 and the UEFA Team of the Year in 1998 and 2003.

Desailly was inducted into the French Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Marcel Desailly was born in Accra, Ghana on 7 September 1968 to a French father and Ghanaian mother. 

He began his footballing career at the age of eight with local side, Accra Hearts of Oak. He moved to France to join Nantes in 1986, where he made his debut two years later. He spent six seasons with Marseille before joining Milan in 1992.

Also Played For: olympique de marseille

30. Dennis Wise

Career

• 1983–1985: Southampton
• 1985–1990: Wimbledon
• 1985: → Grebbestads IF (loan)
• 1990–2001: Chelsea
• 2001–2002: Leicester City
• 2002–2005: Millwall
• 2005–2006: Southampton
• 2006: Coventry City
• 2006: Swindon Town
• 1988: England U21
• 1989–1990: England B
• 1991–2000: England
• 2003–2005: Millwall
• 2005: Southampton (caretaker)
• 2006: Swindon Town
• 2006–2008: Leeds United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dennis Wise is a 56-year-old English footballer who currently plays for Como 1907. Wise started his career at Southampton in 1985, and went on to make 135 appearances for the club.

Wise joined Wimbledon in 1990, and spent four years at the club before retiring in 1994. Wise has since been involved in a number of footballing ventures, including being President of Como 1907.

Wise is a versatile midfielder and is known for his strong tackling. Wise is a popular figure in the Como 1907 fanbase, and is often seen in the stands supporting the team. Wise is a former England U21 international, and has also made one appearance for the full England squad.

Wise is a keen golfer, and has won several tournaments. Wise is currently retired from playing football, but is still involved in coaching and managing at Como 1907.

31. Kerry Dixon

Career

• 1979–1980: Dunstable
• 1980–1983: Reading
• 1983–1992: Chelsea
• 1992–1993: Southampton
• 1993–1995: Luton Town
• 1995–1996: Millwall
• 1996: Watford
• 1996–1997: Doncaster Rovers
• 1997: Basildon United
• 1985: England U21
• 1985–1986: England
• 1996–1997: Doncaster Rovers (player-manager)
• 2003–2004: Hitchin Town
• 2005–2006: Dunstable Town (co-manager)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kerry Dixon was born on 24 July 1961 in Luton, England. Dixon started his career at Tottenham Hotspur, where he played from 1979 to 1980. Dixon then moved to Reading, where he played from 1980 to 1983.

Dixon then moved to Chelsea, where he played from 1983 to 1992. Dixon was a striker throughout his career and is best known for his time at Chelsea. Dixon retired from playing in 1992, and has since become a football coach.

Dixon has won several awards, including an FA Cup medal with Chelsea in 1993. Dixon is also a television commentator and has appeared on BBC and ITV. Dixon was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Kerry Dixon is a former English footballer who played as a defender.

Dixon played for Southampton and Luton Town in the English Premier League. He also played for Millwall and Watford in the Football League. 

Dixon was also a player-manager for Doncaster Rovers and Hitchin Town. Dixon earned one cap for the England U21 team. He is currently the manager of Dunstable Town.

32. César Azpilicueta

Defender

Career

• 2001–2006: Osasuna
• 2006–2007: Osasuna B
• 2007–2010: Osasuna
• 2010–2012: Marseille
• 2012: Chelsea
• 2005: Spain U16
• 2006: Spain U17
• 2007–2008: Spain U19
• 2009: Spain U20
• 2008–2011: Spain U21
• 2012: Spain U23
• 2013: Spain

César Azpilicueta is a Spanish defender who currently plays for Chelsea. Azpilicueta was born on August 28, 1989 in Zizur Mayor, Spain. He started his career at Osasuna in 2001 and played for them until 2006.

Azpilicueta moved to Marseille in 2010 and played for them until 2012. Azpilicueta joined Chelsea in 2012 and has since played for them in 342 matches. He has won several titles with Chelsea, including the Premier League and the Champions League.

Azpilicueta was a part of the Spanish team that won the Euros in 2016. He was also a part of the Spanish national team that won the World Cup in 2010. Azpilicueta is a defender who is known for his speed, positional awareness, and strong defending.

César Azpilicueta started his international career at the age of sixteen when he played for Spain's U16 team. Azpilicueta made his senior international debut in 2007, and has since gone on to make over fifty appearances for the Spanish national team.

Azpilicueta is best known for his performances at left-back, but has also been used at other positions in the back four. Azpilicueta has also been a regular for Spain's national team in the UEFA Nations League, and has helped them to reach the semi-finals.

Azpilicueta is a part of the Chelsea squad that are currently competing in the Premier League. Azpilicueta has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award, and has also been shortlisted for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. 

Azpilicueta has been given a number of honours by his national team, including three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles.

In May 2019, it was announced that Azpilicueta had signed a new contract with Chelsea, which will keep him at the club until 2023. César Azpilicueta is one of the most highly-rated defenders in world football, and is considered to be one of the best left-backs in the world.

Also Played For: football right back, ca osasuna

33. Michael Essien

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–1999: Liberty Professionals
• 2000–2003: Bastia
• 2003–2005: Lyon
• 2005–2014: Chelsea
• 2012–2013: Real Madrid (loan)
• 2014–2015: AC Milan
• 2015–2016: Panathinaikos
• 2017–2018: Persib Bandung
• 2019–2020: Sabail
• 2002–2014: Ghana
• 2020: Nordsjælland (assistant)

Essien is a Ghanaian international footballer who has played for Lyon, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Essien started his career at Liberty Professionals, before joining Lyon in 2003.

He scored 17 goals in 168 appearances for Chelsea between 2005 and 2014. Essien left Chelsea in 2014 to join Real Madrid on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Ghana in 2002, and has won 100 caps.

Essien was part of the Ghana team that qualified for the 2014 World Cup. He was named in the 2014 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. 

Essien joined Nordsjælland on a free transfer in January 2018. Essien is the brother of former Chelsea and AC Milan player Michael Essien.

Born in Kumasi, Ghana, Michael Essien played for local clubs before joining English side Chelsea in 2002. He made his debut for Ghana in 2002 and played 59 times for his country, winning nine Africa Cup of Nations medals. 

He joined Italian side Milan in 2004 and helped them win the Serie A title in his first season.

He moved to Dutch side Ajax in 2007 and won the Eredivisie championship in his first season there. He joined English side Chelsea again in 2009 and helped them win the Premier League title. 

He joined Spanish side Real Madrid in 2011 and helped them win the Champions League title. He joined French side Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and helped them win the Ligue 1 title.

He joined Chinese side Beijing Guoan in 2015 and helped them win the Chinese Super League title. He joined AC Milan in 2016 and helped them win the Serie A title.

Also Played For: ghana soccer team, olympique lyonnais

34. Diego Costa

Forward

Career

• 2004–2006: Barcelona-SP
• 2006: Penafiel (loan)
• 2007–2009: Atlético Madrid
• 2007: Braga (loan)
• 2007–2008: Celta (loan)
• 2008–2009:  Albacete (loan)
• 2009–2010: Valladolid
• 2010–2014: Atlético Madrid
• 2012:  Rayo Vallecano (loan)
• 2014–2017: Chelsea
• 2018–2020: Atlético Madrid
• 2021–2022: Atlético Mineiro
• 2022: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2013: Brazil
• 2014–2018: Spain
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:51, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

Diego Costa is a Brazilian striker who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Costa made his professional debut with Barcelona-SP in 2004 and went on to score 49 goals in 155 appearances.

He joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 and has since scored 103 goals in 182 appearances for the club. Costa has played at various international levels for Brazil, including the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 World Cup. He is known for his powerful and accurate shooting ability.

Costa was named PFA Player of the Year in 2014 and 2017. Costa was named in the World Cup All-Star team in 2018. Costa was named in the Brazilian squad for the 2018 World Cup. 

Costa was born in Lagarto, Brazil, on 7 October 1988. Diego Costa is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Atlético Madrid.

Costa started his career at Atlético Madrid, making his senior debut in 2006. He has since scored more than 100 goals in Spanish league and cup competitions, as well as contributing 10 goals in international tournaments. 

Costa has been linked with a number of high-profile clubs, most notably Chelsea and Manchester United, but has always stayed with Atlético Madrid.

In 2018 he was named La Liga Player of the Year and Spanish Footballer of the Year. Costa is known for his powerful and accurate striking ability. 

He is considered a top goalscorer in the Spanish game, and is also renowned for his physicality and aggression in front of goal. Costa has been married to Georgina Rodríguez since July 2017. Costa is the captain of Atlético Madrid's senior team.

Also Played For: wolverhampton wanderers f.c, atlético de madrid

35. Roberto Di Matteo

Midfielder

Career

• 1988–1991: Schaffhausen
• 1991–1992: Zürich
• 1992–1993: Aarau
• 1993–1996: Lazio
• 1996–2002: Chelsea
• 1994–1998: Italy
• 2008–2009: Milton Keynes Dons
• 2009–2011: West Bromwich Albion
• 2011–2012: Chelsea (assistant)
• 2012: Chelsea
• 2014–2015: Schalke 04
• 2016: Aston Villa
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roberto Di Matteo is a Swiss football manager who is currently managing Schalke 04. Di Matteo has managed Schalke 04 since 2015. Di Matteo was born in 1970.

Di Matteo played for Schaffhausen and Zürich in the 1990s. Di Matteo has managed clubs in Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. Di Matteo is a midfielder. Di Matteo has a keen eye for detail and his teams are known for their disciplined play.

Di Matteo is a UEFA Pro Licence holder. Di Matteo is a fans' favourite and his teams are always in contention for honours. 

Roberto Di Matteo is a former Chelsea and Schalke 04 footballer who is now a manager. Roberto Di Matteo played for Chelsea from 1996 until 2002, winning the Premier League title in his second season with the club.

After leaving Chelsea, Di Matteo spent time as assistant manager at Milton Keynes Dons, West Bromwich Albion, and Chelsea before taking charge of Schalke 04 in 2016. 

Roberto Di Matteo is known for his creative play and ability to get the best out of his players, which has led to him being successful as a manager. Roberto Di Matteo is married with two children and lives in England.

Roberto Di Matteo is scheduled to leave Schalke 04 at the end of the 2016–17 season.

36. Cesc Fàbregas

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–1997: Mataró
• 1997–2003: Barcelona
• 2003–2004: Arsenal
• 2003–2011: Arsenal
• 2011–2014: Barcelona
• 2014–2019: Chelsea
• 2019–2022: Monaco
• 2022: Monaco II
• 2022–: Como
• 2002–2003: Spain U16
• 2003–2004: Spain U17
• 2005: Spain U20
• 2004–2005: Spain U21
• 2006–2016: Spain

Cesc Fàbregas is a Spanish midfielder who plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League. He started his career with Barcelona, before moving to Arsenal.

Fàbregas has won a La Liga title, two Copa del Reys, two UEFA Champions Leagues, and two Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona. He signed for Chelsea in August 2014.

Fàbregas has represented Spain at international level, winning the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 European Championship. He is 1.79 metres tall and has a powerful shot.

Fàbregas is known for his creativity and passing ability. He has been called one of the best midfielders of his generation. Fàbregas is a key player for Chelsea as they compete in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Cesc Fàbregas is a world-renowned Spanish footballer who currently plays for English club Chelsea and the Spanish national team. Fàbregas started his career with Barcelona, before joining Chelsea in January 2011 for a club-record fee of £30 million.

He has won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup with Chelsea, as well as the Uefa Champions League in 2012. Fàbregas is also a regular fixture for Spain, having represented his country at the 2018 World Cup and the 2014, 2016 and 2018 European Championships.

He is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation and is often compared to former Chelsea teammate and fellow Spaniard Zinedine Zidane. 

 Fàbregas was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, and is of Spanish and Andalusian descent. He married English model Georgina Chapman in December 2010.

Fàbregas has two sons, Nacer and Axl, with Chapman. In May 2019, Fàbregas announced his retirement from international football after Spain's elimination from the World Cup.

Also Played For: as monaco

37. Graeme Le Saux

Career

• 1987: St. Paul's
• 1987–1989: Chelsea
• 1989–1993: Chelsea
• 1993–1997: Blackburn Rovers
• 1997–2003: Chelsea
• 2003–2005: Southampton
• 2012: Wembley
• 1990: England U21
• 1991–1992: England B
• 1994–2000: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graeme Le Saux is a former left back who played for Chelsea and St. Paul's during his youth career. Le Saux made his debut for Chelsea in 1987 at the age of 19 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

He left Chelsea in 1989 to join St. Paul's and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club. Le Saux retired from professional football in 2003 after playing for Charlton Athletic. Le Saux has since worked as a football coach and is currently the assistant manager of Charlton Athletic.

Le Saux represented Jersey at youth level and made his senior international debut in 1992. Le Saux was named as the Jersey Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. 

Le Saux was named as the Jersey Footballer of the Year in 1997 and 1998. Le Saux has been capped 51 times by Jersey and was awarded the Jersey Player of the Year award in 1997 and 1998.

38. Reece James

Defender

Career

• 2006–2007: Chelsea
• 2007: Fulham
• 2007–2018: Chelsea
• 2018: Chelsea
• 2018–2019: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2017: England U18
• 2017–2018: England U19
• 2017–2019: England U20
• 2019: England U21
• 2020: England

Reece James is a young right-back currently playing for Chelsea. James was born in England in 1999 and started playing football at a young age with Chelsea.

He made his professional debut for Chelsea in 2018. James has played in the Premier League for Chelsea since 2018. James is a regular for England at youth level.

James is a right-back with good positional sense and passing ability. James is likely to feature regularly for Chelsea in the future. James is a promising young player who is only getting better.

James is a good player who is likely to feature for Chelsea for many years to come. Reece James is a young English football player who is currently playing for Wigan Athletic in the Premier League.

Reece James has represented England at youth levels, most notably at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship where he helped England to victory in 2017. James has also been capped by England at U20 and U21 level and is currently preparing for the 2020 Olympics.

James is a hard-working and determined player who is always looking to put in a good performance for his team. James is a very versatile player who can play either as a midfielder or as a forward. 

James has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to continue to progress in the Premier League and international football.

James is a dedicated family man who is often seen out and about with his young daughter. James is a popular player among his team-mates and is highly respected for his work ethic and attitude on the pitch. 

James is a talented player who is sure to continue to develop and cement his place in the English football hierarchy.

Also Played For: wigan athletic f.c

39. Michael Ballack

Midfielder

Career

• 1983–1988: BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt
• 1988–1995: Chemnitzer FC
• 1995–1997: Chemnitzer FC II
• 1995–1997: Chemnitzer FC
• 1997–1998: 1. FC Kaiserslautern II
• 1997–1999: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• 1999–2002: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2002–2006: Bayern Munich
• 2006–2010: Chelsea
• 2010–2012: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1996–1998: Germany U21
• 1999–2010: Germany

Michael Ballack is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Germany national team. Ballack began his career with BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt, before joining Bundesliga club.

FC Kaiserslautern in 1997. He spent six seasons with the club, winning the Bundesliga title in 2002. He then joined Bayern Munich, where he won another Bundesliga title in 2006. Ballack has earned over 100 caps for Germany, and played at the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup.

He announced his retirement from international football in October 2014. 

Ballack is the fourth most-capped German player of all time, and has won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup. Ballack is married to model Heidi Klum, with whom he has two children.

Ballack is a minority owner of Manchester City, and has been involved in their coaching set-up. Ballack is the subject of the 2016 documentary Ballack – A Legend Lives. 

Ballack was born in Görlitz, East Germany, and moved to West Berlin with his family when he was two years old. He began playing football in the youth ranks of BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt, before joining 1.

FC Kaiserslautern in 1988. Ballack made his debut for the East German national team in October 1995, and has since won 108 caps. 

He represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup, as well as the 2002 and 2006 European Championships. He announced his retirement from international football in October 2014.

Also Played For: fc bayern munich, bayer 04 leverkusen

40. Steve Clarke

Career

• 1982–1987: St Mirren
• 1987–1998: Chelsea
• 1983 : Scotland U19
• 1983–1985 : Scotland U21
• 1987–1990 : Scotland B
• 1987–1994: Scotland
• 1999: Newcastle United (caretaker)
• 2012–2013: West Bromwich Albion
• 2014–2015: Reading
• 2017–2019: Kilmarnock
• 2019–: Scotland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Clarke is a former defender who has managed Scotland since 2019. Clarke was born in Saltcoats, Scotland and started his career with Beith Juniors. Clarke made his international debut for Scotland in 1987 and has since played 97 times.

Clarke was manager of Scottish side Hibernian from May 2016 to May 2019. Clarke is a Scottish international and has won three caps as manager. 

Clarke is a part of the Scottish FA's coaching staff and is in charge of the Under-21 team. Clarke is a popular figure in Scottish football and is often seen in the stands at matches.

Clarke is a popular coach and is often seen giving tactical advice to players. Clarke is a tireless worker and is often seen in the gym after matches. 

Steve Clarke began his managerial career at Newcastle United, taking charge of the club on a caretaker basis in 1999. Clarke later moved on to West Bromwich Albion, where he led the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2013.

Clarke left West Bromwich Albion in 2015 to take the reins at Reading. The club were relegated the following year, but Clarke was re-appointed as manager. 

Clarke left Reading in 2017 to take over at Kilmarnock. The club reached the Scottish Cup final in his first season, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Clarke left Kilmarnock in 2019 to take over as manager of Scotland.

41. Eiður Guðjohnsen

Forward

Career

• 1994: Valur
• 1995–1998: PSV
• 1998: KR Reykjavík
• 1998–2000: Bolton Wanderers
• 2000–2006: Chelsea
• 2006–2009: Barcelona
• 2009–2010: Monaco
• 2010: Tottenham Hotspur (loan)
• 2010–2011: Stoke City
• 2011: Fulham (loan)
• 2011–2012: AEK Athens
• 2012–2013: Cercle Brugge
• 2013–2014: Club Brugge
• 2014–2015: Bolton Wanderers
• 2015–2016: Shijiazhuang Ever Bright
• 2016: Molde
• 2016: Pune City
• 1992–1994: Iceland U17
• 1994: Iceland U19
• 1994–1998: Iceland U21
• 1996–2016: Iceland
• 2019–2020: Iceland U21 (assistant)
• 2020: FH
• 2020–2021: Iceland (assistant)
• 2022: FH
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Eiður Guðjohnsen was born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1978. He started his career at Valur in 1994 before moving to PSV in 1995. 

He joined Bolton Wanderers in 1998 and went on to play for Chelsea, Barcelona, Monaco, and Stoke City before joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan in 2010.

He has represented Iceland at international level and was part of their squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Eiður Guðjohnsen is currently with Tottenham Hotspur, and is their second-highest goal scorer behind Harry Kane. 

He has two children and is married to Gunnlaugurður. Eiður Guðjohnsen is a forward or midfielder and is currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Eiður Guðjohnsen is a Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Bolton Wanderers. Guðjohnsen made his professional debut for his hometown club, ÍR, in 2003. 

He spent two seasons with AEK Athens, before joining Belgian side Cercle Brugge in 2006. Guðjohnsen helped Cercle to the Belgian Pro League title in 2007–08, and also earned himself a transfer to English club Bolton Wanderers.

He made his Bolton debut in a 1–1 draw with Manchester City in August 2008. Guðjohnsen has made over 500 appearances in the Icelandic league and international competition, and has also represented his country at senior level on numerous occasions. 

Guðjohnsen was appointed assistant manager of Iceland's U21 side in 2019. He is married with two children. 

Guðjohnsen is regarded as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the English league, and is known for his passing ability and creativity.

Also Played For: iceland national football team, bolton wanderers f.c

42. Marcos Alonso

Defender

Career

• 1999–2008: Real Madrid
• 2008–2010: Real Madrid Castilla
• 2010: Real Madrid
• 2010–2013: Bolton Wanderers
• 2013–2016: Fiorentina
• 2014: → Sunderland (loan)
• 2016–2022: Chelsea
• 2022–: Barcelona
• 2009: Spain U19
• 2018–: Spain

Marcos Alonso is a Spanish international footballer who currently plays for Barcelona. Alonso was born in Madrid, Spain on December 28, 1990. Alonso started his career playing for Real Madrid Castilla in the Spanish Second Division.

He made his first-team debut for Real Madrid in the 2010–11 season. Alonso made his Barcelona debut in the 2015–16 season. He has since played over 100 games for the club. Alonso has represented Spain at youth level and made his senior international debut in 2016.

Alonso is known for his left-back and centre-back play. Alonso has won several domestic and international awards, including La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona. 

Alonso is a regular member of the Spanish national team and was part of the squad that won the 2018 World Cup.

Also Played For: spain national football team

43. Callum Hudson-Odoi

Forward

Career

• 2007–2017: Chelsea
• 2017: Chelsea
• 2022: Bayer Leverkusen (loan)
• 2015–2016: England U16
• 2016–2017: England U17
• 2018: England U18
• 2018: England U19
• 2019: England U21
• 2019: England

Callum Hudson-Odoi is a winger who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen on loan from Chelsea. Hudson-Odoi was born on 7 November 2000 in Wandsworth, England.

Hudson-Odoi is 5'10" tall and has played for Chelsea since 2007. Hudson-Odoi has 72 appearances for Chelsea and 12 for Bayer Leverkusen in his senior career. Hudson-Odoi is a very skillful and fast winger who is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

Hudson-Odoi is seen as one of Chelsea's brightest prospects and is expected to join the first team in the near future. 

Hudson-Odoi is a versatile player who can be deployed on either the left or the right wing. Hudson-Odoi is a very popular player with the Chelsea fans and is seen as one of the club's key assets.

Hudson-Odoi is a highly-rated young player who is expected to continue developing at the top level for many years to come.

Also Played For: youth soccer, euro u21

44. Alan Hudson

Career

• 1969–1974: Chelsea
• 1974–1976: Stoke City
• 1976–1978: Arsenal
• 1979–1983: Seattle Sounders
• 1979–1980: → Cleveland Force (indoor)
• 1981–1982: → Seattle Sounders (indoor)
• 1983–1984: Chelsea
• 1984–1985: Stoke City
• 1970–1976: England U23
• 1975: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alan Hudson was born on 21 June 1951 in Chelsea, London, England. He started his career at Chelsea, playing 145 games for the club between 1969 and 1974.

Hudson then moved to America to play for the New York Cosmos, where he won the NASL championship in 1975. He then returned to England and played for Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City before retiring in 1984.

Hudson has been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, and was named Chelsea's player of the century in 2003. He has also been a television pundit and has written two books. Hudson is currently a pundit for BBC Sport. Hudson is married with three children.

Alan Hudson is 71 years old. Hudson was born in 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. He began his career playing for Stoke City in the English Premier League. Hudson then spent two seasons playing for Arsenal, before moving to the Seattle Sounders in the United States in 1979.

Hudson spent two seasons with the Sounders before returning to England to play for Chelsea in 1984. He retired from playing in 1985, having made 450 appearances and scored 39 goals in the English Premier League, English Premier League Cup, and European Cup. 

Hudson later became a manager, taking charge of the Seattle Sounders in 2000 and the Cleveland Force in 2001.

He was then appointed manager of the England national team in 2006, but was sacked after two months in the job. Hudson later became the head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the American MLS in 2010. 

Hudson was appointed head coach of the Stoke City in September 2014, but was sacked in December of the same year.

45. Bobby Tambling

Career

• 1957–1959: Chelsea
• 1959–1970: Chelsea
• 1970–1973: Crystal Palace
• 1973–1977: Cork Celtic
• 1977–1978: Waterford
• 1978–1979: Shamrock Rovers
• 1978–1979: Cork Alberts
• 1962–1966: England
• 1977–1978: League of Ireland XI
• 1974–1977: Cork Celtic
• 1984: Cork City
• 19?? –20??: Crosshaven F.C.
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bobby Tambling was a Chelsea striker who played for the club from 1959 to 1970. Tambling was a prolific goalscorer during his time with Chelsea, netting 164 goals in 302 appearances.

Tambling was also a regular for England, playing 43 times and scoring 17 goals. Tambling retired from professional football in 1974, but continued to play for non-league sides until 1982.

Tambling was inducted into the Chelsea Hall of Fame in 2009. Tambling is currently a commentator for Sky Sports. 

Tambling was born in 1941 and passed away in 2014 at the age of 81. Bobby Tambling made his professional debut with Crystal Palace in 1970 and went on to play 68 games for the club.

Tambling left Palace in 1973 to join Cork Celtic and went on to make 82 appearances for the club. Tambling moved to Waterford in 1978 and spent one season with the club before moving to Shamrock Rovers. 

Tambling spent one season with Shamrock Rovers before returning to Cork City. Tambling retired from playing in 1979 and went on to manage Cork Celtic for two seasons.

Tambling later managed Crosshaven F.C. before retiring from management in 1990. Tambling is currently the assistant manager of Cork City. Bobby Tambling was a very talented footballer and is now considered one of the greatest League of Ireland players of all time.

46. Gianluca Vialli

Forward

Career

• 1973–1978: Pizzighettone
• 1978–1980: Cremonese
• 1980–1984: Cremonese
• 1984–1992: Sampdoria
• 1992–1996: Juventus
• 1996–1999: Chelsea
• 1983–1986: Italy U21
• 1985–1992: Italy
• 1998–2000: Chelsea
• 2001–2002: Watford
• 2019–2022: Italy (assistant)

Gianluca Vialli was born in Cremona, Italy in 1964. Vialli started his career with Pizzighettone before joining Cremonese in 1978. Vialli spent the majority of his career with Sampdoria, appearing 223 times and scoring 85 goals.

Vialli was a successful striker, winning two Serie A titles and a European Cup with Sampdoria. Vialli also represented Italy at international level, winning the World Cup in 1990 and the European Championship in 1992. Vialli passed away in London, England in 2023, aged 58.

Vialli was a Juventus player from 1992 to 1996, where he won the Serie A title twice. He then moved to Chelsea, where he won the Premier League title in his first season and the Champions League in his second. Vialli remained at Chelsea until 1999, when he moved to Juventus.

Vialli won the Serie A title with Juventus in each of his three seasons at the club, and he also won the Champions League in his first season with them. 

Vialli then moved to Chelsea again, this time as manager, and he won the Premier League and Champions League in his first two seasons in charge.

Vialli left Chelsea for the final time in 2002, moving to Watford. He returned to Chelsea as assistant manager in 2019, and he will continue in that role until 2022. 

Vialli is also a former Italian international, making his debut in 1983 and playing 59 times for his country. Vialli is currently a pundit for Sky Sports, and he has also been involved in coaching the Italy national team.

Also Played For: juventus f.c

47. Gary Cahill

Defender

Career

• 2000: AFC Dronfield
• 2000–2004: Aston Villa
• 2004–2008: Aston Villa
• 2004–2005: Burnley (loan)
• 2007:  Sheffield United (loan)
• 2008–2012: Bolton Wanderers
• 2012–2019: Chelsea
• 2019–2021: Crystal Palace
• 2021–2022: AFC Bournemouth
• 2004–2005: England U20
• 2007: England U21
• 2010–2018: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gary Cahill is a 37-year-old English professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League club Chelsea. Cahill started his career at AFC Dronfield in 2000 before moving to Aston Villa in 2004.

He made his Chelsea debut in 2009 and has since played over 500 matches for the club. Cahill has won plaudits for his performances at centre-back and was named Premier League Player of the Year in 2014. He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year in 2014 and 2017.

Cahill represented England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup where he played in all of their matches. He has also been capped 37 times by his country. 

Cahill is currently the longest-serving Chelsea player. Cahill is married to model Emma McFarlane and they have one child. Gary Cahill is a central defender who has played for Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers.

Cahill made his England debut in 2010 and has since played 61 times, scoring five goals. Cahill is known for his hard tackling and leadership qualities. 

Cahill is likely to be a key member of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Cahill is a two-time Chelsea captain and is currently captain of Crystal Palace. Cahill is a strong contender for the Premier League's Defender of the Year Award.

Cahill is married and has two children. Cahill is a keen golfer and enjoys spending time with his family. Cahill is a popular figure in the media and is known for his sense of humor.

48. Pat Nevin

Career

• 1981–1983: Clyde
• 1983–1988: Chelsea
• 1988–1992: Everton
• 1992–1997: Tranmere Rovers
• 1997–1998: Kilmarnock
• 1998–2000: Motherwell 
• 1982: Scotland U18
• 1983: Scotland U20
• 1984–1985: Scotland U21
• 1986–1996: Scotland
• 1987–1996: Scotland B
• 1990[6]: SFA (SFL centenary)

Pat Nevin was born in Glasgow in 1963 and started his career playing for Clyde. Nevin joined Chelsea in 1983 and played for them until 1988. Nevin joined Everton in 1988 and played for them until 1992.

Nevin joined Tranmere Rovers in 1992 and played for them until 1997. Nevin joined Kilmarnock in 1997 and played for them until 1998. Nevin retired from playing in 1998. Nevin has been a coach at Watford, Everton, and Chelsea.

Nevin has also been a television pundit for ITV. Nevin was made an OBE in the 2017 Queen's birthday honours. Pat Nevin was born in Scotland in December of 1958. Nevin began his football career playing for Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League.

Nevin was a member of the Scotland national team from 1982-1996, during which time he won a U-18 championship and a U-20 championship. 

Nevin also had a short stint playing for Scotland B in the Scottish Football League. Nevin retired from football in 1996 and now works as a football commentator.

Nevin was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Also Played For: tranmere rovers f.c

49. Charlie Cooke

Career

• 1960–1964: Aberdeen
• 1964–1966: Dundee
• 1966–1972: Chelsea
• 1972–1974: Crystal Palace
• 1974–1978: Chelsea
• 1976–1978: Los Angeles Aztecs
• 1978–1980: Memphis Rogues
• 1980–1981: Calgary Boomers (indoor)
• 1981: California Surf
• 1981–1982: Cleveland Force (indoor)
• 1985: Dallas Sidekicks (indoor)
• 1962–1965: Scottish League XI
• 1965–1975: Scotland
• 1980: Memphis Rogues
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Cooke was born in Fife, Scotland in 1942, and played for Aberdeen and Dundee in his early career. He made his Chelsea debut in 1966 and played for the club until 1974.

Cooke then had a short spell at Crystal Palace before retiring. Cooke was a winger and is best known for his time at Chelsea. He is a member of the Chelsea Hall of Fame.

Cooke has been involved in coaching, and has worked with younger players. Cooke has been involved in charity work and has campaigned for cancer research. Cooke is currently 80 years old and lives in Scotland.

Cooke is a football analyst for BBC Sport. Cooke was one of the best goalkeepers in the history of American soccer. Cooke played for several clubs in the United States and internationally. Cooke was a part of the US national team for several years.

Cooke retired in the late 1980s. Cooke is now a soccer coach. Cooke is known for his quick reflexes and strong hands. Cooke is a legend in American soccer and is considered one of the best goalkeepers in history.

50. Ramires

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2005: Royal Sport Club[5]
• 2005–2006: Joinville
• 2006–2007: Joinville
• 2007–2009: Cruzeiro
• 2009–2010: Benfica
• 2010–2016: Chelsea
• 2016–2019: Jiangsu Suning
• 2019–2020: Palmeiras
• 2008: Brazil U23
• 2009–2014: Brazil

Ramires is a Brazilian midfielder who has played for several clubs across Europe. Ramires started his career with Royal Sport Club before moving to Joinville in 2006.

Ramires played for Cruzeiro from 2007 to 2009 and then spent two seasons with Benfica. Ramires joined Chelsea in January 2015 and has since helped the club win the Premier League and League Cup.

Ramires has also represented Brazil at international level, making his debut in 2007. Ramires is currently contracted to Chelsea until 2020. Ramires is a hard-working midfielder who is good at passing the ball and creating chances for his team-mates.

Ramires is sometimes criticised for his lack of physicality, but he is still a valuable member of Chelsea's squad. Ramires is a popular figure with Chelsea supporters, who appreciate his hard work and contribution to the club.

51. Paul Canoville

Winger

Career

• 1979–1981: Hillingdon Borough
• 1981–1986: Chelsea
• 1986–1987: Reading
• 1988–1989: Enfield
• 1989–1990: Maidenhead United
• 1991–1992: Burnham
• 1992–1993: Northwood
• 1994: Egham Town
• Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paul Canoville is a retired English professional footballer who played as a winger. He spent his entire senior career with Arsenal, making over 250 appearances.

He won the European Cup with Arsenal in 1991. He also represented England at international level. He retired in 1997. He is currently the manager of non-league side AFC Hornchurch.

He was appointed an OBE in the 2017 New Year Honours. Paul Canoville was born on 4 March 1962 in Southall, England. 

He started his career as an apprentice with Arsenal in 1980. Senior career is as of 30 November 2017 Paul Canoville was a midfielder who played for clubs including Hillingdon Borough, Chelsea, Reading and Enfield.

He was born in 1949 and played his first professional game for Chelsea in 1971. He later played for Reading and Enfield before retiring in 1993. He is now a coach and works with the youth teams at Chelsea. 

He has also worked as a scout for clubs including Reading and Chelsea. He has also played for Egham Town and Northwood. He has won several caps for the England national team.

He currently coaches the under-14s at Chelsea. He has also written a book about his experiences as a footballer.

Final Words

Chelsea Football Club is one of the most successful and iconic clubs in English football. Founded in 1905, the club has won more than 20 major trophies, including five Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two Champions Leagues, and the Europa League.

Some of the club’s best players include Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas, and Frank Lampard.