Chelsea FC is off to a great start this season, and there’s every reason to believe that all the preseason hype is justified. Lots of football pundits picked them to win the Premier League title; and with good reason. The Blues made all the right moves in the summer transfer window; doing perhaps the best spending of any side. They also sit atop the Premier League table as of now.
Last year didn’t end with a trophy but perhaps this one will. They are back in UEFA Champions League football again.
But what about the greater history of the West London side?
Where would you rank the top 54 Chelsea FC players of all time?
Where do you put Eden Hazard, Frank Lampard and John Terry among the all time greats in Chelsea FC history?
And Ranker is here to foster that debate. You can vote up or down, as well as contribute your two cents below. Gareth Bale is pretty high up on this list. As expected.
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Ranking the 35 greatest Manchester United players of all time
Ranking the 35 greatest Manchester City players of all time
Ranking the 54 greatest Chelsea players of all time
Ranking the 35 greatest Tottenham players of all time
Ranking the 65 greatest Arsenal players of all time
Ranking the 50 greatest Liverpool players of all time
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