Chelsea have unveiled their greatest all-time XI as part of their 120-year anniversary celebrations, with legends like Eden Hazard, Didier Drogba, and Frank Lampard making the final cut.
Over the past week, fans worldwide voted for the club’s best team in a 4-3-3 formation, and the results have now been revealed.
As voted by Chelsea fans, here is your Team of 120. 🫡#CFC120 pic.twitter.com/uiZyF4N7If
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 25, 2025
Chelsea’s ‘Team of 120’ Best XI
🧤 Goalkeeper:
✅ Petr Cech – The club’s greatest-ever shot-stopper, with 494 appearances, four Premier League titles, and a Champions League triumph in 2012.
🛡️ Defenders:
✅ Cesar Azpilicueta – A versatile club captain who lifted multiple major trophies, including the Champions League (2021).
✅ John Terry – The club’s most successful captain, a five-time Premier League winner and Chelsea’s all-time top-scoring defender.
✅ Thiago Silva – Despite arriving late in his career, the Brazilian became a defensive rock and helped Chelsea win the 2021 Champions League.
✅ Ashley Cole – Regarded as one of the best left-backs of all time, Cole was a key part of Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League triumph.
🎯 Midfielders:
✅ Claude Makelele – The Frenchman revolutionized defensive midfield, giving rise to the term “Makelele role” with his dominant play.
✅ Frank Lampard – Chelsea’s all-time top scorer (211 goals) and a three-time Premier League winner.
✅ N’Golo Kante – A relentless midfield dynamo who played a crucial role in the 2017 Premier League win and 2021 Champions League triumph.
⚡ Forwards:
✅ Gianfranco Zola – A Stamford Bridge icon who won multiple trophies before the Abramovich era and dazzled fans with his skill.
✅ Didier Drogba – The ultimate big-game player, known for his 2012 Champions League-winning penalty and four Premier League titles.
✅ Eden Hazard – A two-time Premier League Player of the Season, known for his dazzling dribbles and match-winning brilliance.
Chelsea’s Current Challenges & Upcoming Matches
While the club’s past is filled with glory and legendary figures, the current team under Enzo Maresca faces a different reality. Chelsea are aiming to secure silverware in the UEFA Conference League, but before that, they face a crucial Premier League clash against rivals Tottenham on April 3.
Can Chelsea’s new generation live up to the standards set by these all-time greats? Only time will tell! 💙
