Since its birth since Chelsea Football Club we have seen many incredible talents emerge to boss around as midfielder. These players did not only lift up the club; they wrote the history of the club by bringing trophies, passion and memories, and forgettable ones at Stamford Bridge. The engine room in the Chelsea camp has so many times been its midfield. From the middle holding – players till attacking mid – field players; such group can be called legends of the game to play. When we consider the best 6 Chelsea midfielders of all time this article gives a sneak peek.
1. Midfielder Frank Lampard:
Frank Lampard is not Chelsea’s best midfielder; he’s probably their best ever. Lampard broke Thierry Henry’s EPL record to become Chelsea’s all time goal scorer. Incredible for a midfielder. He scored 211 goals in all competitions a number most strikers would dream of. He was massively involved in Chelsea’s three premier leagues (2005, 2006 and 2010), four FA cup, two league cups and 2012’s champions league glory title.
Why Frank Lampard is the best PL midfielder of all time
He’s the Top goal scorer for Chelsea (211)
All time midfield leading top goal
scorer with 177 goals
Three PL titles
Four FA cup trophies
Two league cup trophies
Champions league trophy
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2.Midfielder Claude Makélélé:
Joined from Real Madrid in 2003 to Chelsea. Makélélé played as a defensive midfielder an changed the Came to Chelsea in 2003 from Real Madrid. Makélélé played as a defensive midfielder and altering the manner to which fans and coaches viewed defensive midfielders. So good was he at the job that the position was christened the “Makélélé Role”. He scored very little but he didn’t make many assists either, but his presence was crucial. He helped Chelsea win the double in 2005-06 under Mourinho with the Blues. If it were not for him, the Blues would not be as in control then as they were.
He was distinguished from remarkable endurance, power and game style and was the player who can play any position of the midfield and even was supporting his team as right back or left back. What had been signed from Lyon 2005 was good at his game he was good play with strong shooting power and eye for passes. His most human memory movement came when he scored a volley against Barcelona in the champions league semi final in 2009. With Chelsea he helped win the Premier League in 2006 and 2010, both FA Cups and Champions League.
4. Midfielder Cesc Fàbregas:
Fàbregas played for Arsenal and Barcelona before landing at Chelsea in 2014. Despite these doubts very soon he proved his worth. For Chelsea, Fàbregas provided 18 assists during Mourinho’s first-season charge of the 2014-15 English Premier League in his first season’s stay. He formed brilliant relationship with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard. Fàbregas was such a big part of Chelsea’s 2015 and 2017 joy in the Premier League, he even contributed some midfield imagination when it was needed most.
5. Midfielder N’Golo Kanté:
Joined Chelsea this year after winning the Premier league with Leicester. He did it again in his debut season at Chelsea, to become the first player to collect two consecutive titles with different clubs. Kante’s energy, work rate, and the way he covered every bit of play was his marking card. He became a fan’s favorite player. He was involved very critically into Chelsea’s 2021 champions league win and he was also declared man of the match in both two semi final legs and final.
6. Dennis Wise:
Held for the Blues between the years 1990-2001. In size he may not have been tall but he was the heartbeat for the Blues and he even captained them. Under him Chelsea won two FA Cups of 1997 and 2000 and also League cup in 1998 the runners up of the UEFA winners cup 1998. His on and off pitch commitment for the Blues left a mark on the Blues.
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