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Chelsea Legends This is not intended as a definitive list of Chelsea legends, as the subjective nature of such a list means it is bound to fail. Rather it should be considered a list of great players (and managers) who have represented Chelsea FC in the past. (Current Chelsea players are not included). Your favourite Chelsea player not on the list?
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Bentley joined Chelsea from Newcastle in 1948, and went on to captain the Blues to their first league championship in 1955. A quick and skilfull centre forward with excellent ability in the air, he was Chelsea's top scorer for each of his eight seasons at the club. He moved to Fulham in 1956, and later managed Reading and Swansea.
A prolific striker with great acceleration and a fantastic left foot. Chelsea legend Tambling is the club's all time record goal scorer. Captained Tommy Docherty's young side to promotion in 1962-63, and scored in the 3-2 defeat of Leicester City in the 1965 League Cup final. He was Chelsea's top scorer in six out of eight seasons during the sixties. Left to join Crystal Palace in 1970.
Goalscoring genius whose record of 357 goals in 514 league games speaks for itself. Speed, the ability to beat an opponent, and the knack of stealing into space brought him goals at every level. Three times he scored 5 in a match for Chelsea, and he finished top scorer in each of his 4 seasons at the club. Moved to AC Milan in 1961, and back to England with Spurs the following season. Despite his time with Tottenham he remains a Chelsea legend.
Known as the "Cat" because of his wonderful agility and safe handling, Bonetti was a key member of the cup winning sides in 1965, 1970 and 1971. Joining the club as a junior in 1959 he went on to play 729 games for Chelsea and was also capped 7 times by England. Bonetti is considered by many Blues fans to be the club's greatest ever keeper - a true Chelsea legend.
One of the best loved and most skillful players ever to play for Chelsea. An orthodox winger with great dribbling skills, Cooke joined Chelsea from Dundee in 1966 and was a member of the 1970 and 1971 cup winning teams. He left to join Crystal Place in 1972, but returned to Stamford Bridge after 16 months and played some of his most effective football during his second stint with the Blues before moving to America in 1978.
For 19 seasons "Chopper" was the dominant figure in Chelsea's defense, either at full-back or center half. He was in the 1965 League Cup winning side and captained the cup final teams in 1967, 1970, 1971 and 1972. A formidable player renowned for his tough tackling, he holds the record for the most appearances for Chelsea. A Chelsea legend who is arguably the Blues greatest ever captain.
An immensely talented player who was a mainstay during one of Chelsea"s most successful eras. A member of the cup final teams in 1970, 1971 and 1972, "Ossie" is one of only 9 players to have scored in every round of the FA Cup. He moved to Southampton in 1974 and won the FA Cup with the Saints in 1976. He returned to Chelsea for a second stint in 1978. Osgood passed away on 1 March 2006. He is remembered as the "King of Stamford Bridge" by Chelsea fans.
A gifted central midfielder renowned for the range an accuracy of his passing, Wilkins was Chelsea's youngest ever captain at the age of just 19. He gained 24 England caps at Chelsea before his transfer to Manchester United in 1979. He later went on to play for AC Milan and Rangers, among others. After his playing career he returned to Chelsea as a coach under Gianluca Vialli. Currently an assistant to Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.
A tall athletic striker with pace, good heading ability and effective with both feet, Dixon is Chelsea's second highest scorer of all time. He signed for Chelsea in August 1983 after making his name as a prolific goalscorer at Reading. He was the club's highest scorer in seven of eight seasons during the eighties and early nineties. Left to join Southampton in 1992.
A combative midfielder whose Chelsea career spanned 11 years from 1990-2001. Wise was captain of the Chelsea teams that won the FA Cup in 1997 and 2000, the League Cup in 1998 and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1998. He was sold to Leicester City in 2001, and later went on to manage Millwall (taking them to the FA Cup final in 2004).
The prodigiously talented Italian was signed from Parma in 1996, and was an immediate hit, helping Chelsea to win the FA Cup and being voted FWA Footballer of the year in his first season. A key member of one of Chelsea's most successful sides, he went on to win the League Cup, the Cup Winners Cup, European Super Cup, and another FA Cup during his time with the Blues, before signing for his home town club, Cagliari, in 2003. In 2003, the Chelsea legend was voted the club's greatest ever player by Blues fans. He was inducted into the English Football League Hall of Fame in 2006.
The outspoken, often controversial, Portuguese was recruited by Chelsea in 2004, after lifting the Champions League with Porto. In his first season he ended the Blues 50 year wait for the title and also won the League Cup. The following season he retained the Premier league title, and followed that up in 2007 with a cup double of FA and League Cup. Despite his achievements, a strained relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich led to his departure "by mutual consent" just 6 games into the 2007/2008 season. Despite his relatively short stay at the club, "The Special One" is a true Chelsea legend. Want to add a Chelsea player to our Legends list?If your favourite Chelsea player hasn't made it onto our list, he's your chance to make your case for inclusion. More Chelsea stuff here;
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Roy Bentley
Bobby Tambling
Jimmy Greaves
Peter Bonetti
Charlie Cooke
Ron Harris
Peter Osgood
Ray Wilkins
Kerry Dixon
Dennis Wise
Gianfranco Zola
Jose Mourinho
