Top 10 Best Chelsea F.C. Players of All Time

1. Frank Lampard

   

   Frank James Lampard is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He made over 600 club appearances, most notably with Chelsea, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer. He earned 106 caps for England and later became a manager for clubs including Derby County, Chelsea... read more

   Frank Lampard is awesome. He is the highest scorer in Chelsea FC history. When he left for Man City, I was hoping he would hate the team and come back to the Blues. When he scored against CFC, he didn't want to celebrate.

   When he left the Premier League, I wanted to cry because there wasn't anyone like him. To put a cherry on top, he looks like Liam Neeson.

   I think he is the best midfielder ever. He should be crowned as the best player in the Premier League. His position is as the playmaker of Chelsea, and he can score from a long distance.

2. Eden Hazard

   

   Eden Michael Hazard, born January 7, 1991, is a retired Belgian professional footballer. He last played for Real Madrid CF and was the captain of the Belgium national team. Hazard officially announced his retirement from football in October 2023.

   He is the best future player. He is my favorite player in the world. I love him so much! And I need to say to him, keep it up and long live. I don't have words to say... He is the best in the league. Love him so much... Future legend Eden Hazard.

   This needs no comment.

   He's walking straight up to the gods without looking back!

   Actually, he will walk over them without looking back!

   Eden, bless God.

   You'll never see anything like him again. People don't understand that he was the closest thing to Messi the Premier League ever had. He is my football idol.

3. Didier Drogba

   

   Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is a former Ivorian professional footballer who played as a striker and captained the Ivory Coast national team. He most famously played for English club Chelsea and won the UEFA Champions League with them in 2012, scoring the equalizer in the final and the decisive penalty... read more

   By playing more on pitches, I would vote for Frank. But doing okay in his short time compared to Frank, there is no doubt... It is Drogba. He never lost hope of scoring, and he is well known for his creativity of chances.

   Drogba is one, and possibly the greatest player of all time. His style of playing and how he always stays 10 steps ahead of the opposing team is just amazing. Chelsea will never have a player as talented as Drogba.

   Didier will be remembered for his talents in Chelsea FC history. His services were the reason for Chelsea's success at his time. No doubt, Drogba will be listed as the greatest player of all time.

4. John Terry

   

   John George Terry, born December 7, 1980, is a retired English professional footballer and current coach. He played as a central defender and was most notably the long-time captain of Chelsea Football Club. Terry retired from playing in 2018 after a final season with Aston Villa.

   He is the best defender Chelsea could ever have and an amazing captain that shows responsibility and organization towards his team.

   He is the best defender in the Barclays Premier League and in the world. He is a better player than Lampard. He is the Chelsea player who has held the position of captain the longest.

   Captain. Leader. Hero. #Terry. He's simply the best man and a fantastic player.

5. Gianfranco Zola

   

   I think Zola was by far the best footballer for Chelsea because he had it all: skill, tricks, shots, etc. He was like the Maradona of Chelsea. Everyone expected him to do something spectacular, and most of the time, he did.

   My love of Chelsea goes back to the 70s. This list seems to reflect later times. New and old, Zola was so special. I love Osgood, Harris, Lampard, etc., but Zola was magical and lit up a time not full of trophies.

   It is such a shame that you put current players on top of Zola. You must admit, Chelsea would not be where she is without him.

6. Peter Osgood

   

   Made 380 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 150 goals, and is one of only nine players to score in every round of the FA cup. A Chelsea great and he deserves to be on this list.

   The KING of Stamford Bridge. I saw him score some magnificent goals. The one against Southampton, the one against Burnley when even the Burnley fans stood and applauded. A true great.

   Best player in the world! Better than Florent Malouda!

7. Petr Cech

   

   Petr Čech (born May 20, 1982) is a Czech former professional football goalkeeper. He is best known for his successful career at Chelsea and Arsenal, where he earned a reputation as one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers.... read more

   The very important man who saved Chelsea from danger. When he is in good condition, I am sure Chelsea will win. But maybe too tall to save ground balls quickly.

   The best goalkeeper I've ever seen. Calm, good on penalties, and does not commit mistakes.

   Petr Cech was a good player in his Chelsea career. He saved a lot of shots, and I am so proud of him. But now he is at the Emirates playing with Arsenal, which is going to make it hard for Chelsea to score. Other than that, he is a very good player.

8. Ashley Cole

   

   Ashley Cole is a former English professional footballer who played as a left-back for clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea. He earned 107 caps for the England national team during an incredibly impressive international career. After leaving the pitch, he stepped into coaching to share his formidable defensive... read more

   Best left back in the world right now and is an absolutely quality player.

9. Juan Mata

   

   Juan Manuel Mata García is a Spanish professional footballer born on April 28, 1988. He plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and has been a regular member of the Spain national team. Mata joined Manchester United in January 2014 after successful spells with Valencia and Chelsea... read more

   An amazing new player. He's got skill, speed, and he can score amazing goals.

   You are amazing because of your skills, amazing goals, and speed. Love you, Mata. -Jacob

   Mata is the best player at Chelsea because of his skill and speed!

10. Chopper Harris

    

    Most appearances for the club. Ron is a legend.

The Newcomers
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    Frank Sinclair

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    Michy Batshuayi

The Contenders

13. Thibaut Courtois

    

    Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid in Spain's La Liga and for the Belgium national team. He has earned numerous accolades for his performances, including winning the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. Courtois is widely... read more

    Please don't leave Chelsea! You're the best and inspire lots of people.

14. Michael Ballack

    

    One of the most perfect midfielders and leaders.

15. Jimmy Greaves

    

    James Peter Greaves MBE (20 February 1940 - 19 September 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time and one of England's best-ever players, he remains England's fifth-highest international goalscorer, with 44 goals, including... read more

    The best goal scorer of all time, said Brian Clough, and I agree.

16. Branislav Ivanović

    Like him a lot. Best right-back ever.

17. Fernando Torres

    

    Fernando Jose Torres Sanz (born 20 March 1984) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He's currently the manager of Atletico Madrid B. Due to his consistent goalscoring as a young player, Torres earned the nickname El Nino (The Kid), which remained with him throughout... read more

    Best player in the world. What other player can walk the ball around the keeper and tap it in?

    Torres is an idol. He is a superstar. Just playing in Chelsea with these coaches messed up his playing.

    Not the best but hard to hate and easy to adore!

18. Kerry Dixon

    

    Cool guy and a brilliant player for Chelsea. He will always be the best player of all time.

    My boyhood hero. Great finisher. The reason I support Chelsea.

19. Willian

    

    He is more loyal than Eden Hazard.

    He should be ranked as the second-best Chelsea player after Eden Hazard.

    Willian is the best. Put him just under Hazard. He's better than John Terry.

20. Diego Costa

    

    Diego da Silva Costa (born October 7, 1988) is a Brazilian-born Spanish professional football striker. He most recently played for Brazilian club Grêmio before leaving the team in late 2024. He was capped 24 times by the Spain national team between 2014 and 2018, scoring 10 goals.

    I hate him when temperamental, but he's a great striker, as well as powerful!

    Diego Costa is the best right now. He scored almost every time he played.

21. Oscar

    Number 11 star! Amazing goal against Juventus in the Champions League! He has every player in the bag. Far better than David Luiz!

    I think at this age his vision is excellent. He has the ability to become the best player.

    Oscar is the best midfielder in the world! How could anyone be better?

22. Herńan Crespo

23. Cesc Fabregas

    

    You guys forgot Cesc Fabregas. He plays for Chelsea now these days.

    He scored 2 goals, one through a penalty and one from a free kick against West Ham on 19th April. I think he is good at penalties.

24. Pedro

    Pedro, a really good striker, scored quite a few goals for Barcelona, and he was a good buy. Maybe the next Hazard this season.

25. Charlie Cooke

26. Michael Essien

    He passes well, has an excellent first touch, tackles well, and reads the game effectively.

27. Nemanja Matic