Chelsea's all-time best XI (looking back at the Blues' glory days)

Peter Cech

Defenders: John Terry, Marcus Alonso, Marcus Camby, Bruce Grobbela

Midfielders: Frank Lampard, Michael Essien, Claudio Makenti, Albert Ferreira

Strikers: Gianfran, Drew Gallagher

Chelsea Football Club Founded in 1905, Chelsea is a traditional powerhouse in the history of English soccer and one of the six giants of the Premier League. In the past more than a century, Chelsea had won countless honors and awards, including the champions of England's top flight, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the UEFA Champions League and other important tournaments. In this long history, Chelsea has also produced many outstanding players who have left an indelible mark on the Blues' glory days. So just who are the strongest players in Chelsea's history? Here's a look back at the best Chelsea XI in history.

Goalkeeper: Petr Cech

Petr Cech is one of the greatest goalkeepers in Chelsea's history, and is also in Chelsea's all-time best XI. He joined Chelsea in 2004 and then played for the Blues until his move to Arsenal in 2015. In his 11 years at Chelsea, Cech made 494 appearances for the Blues, winning four English top-flight titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Champions Leagues and one Europa League. He has also won a number of honors, including English Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year and European Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year.

DEFENDER: JOHN TERRY

John Terry is one of the greatest defenders in Chelsea's history and one of the best defenders in Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in 2001 and then played for the Blues until his departure in 2017. In his 16 years at Chelsea, Terry made 717 appearances for the Blues, winning five English top flight titles, one Champions League title, one Europa League title, five FA Cups, three League Cups and two Community Shields. He has also won a number of honors including English Premier League Player of the Year and English Premier League Defender of the Year.

DEFENDER: Marcus Alonso

Marcus Alonso is one of the greatest left backs in Chelsea's history and one of the best defenders in Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in 2007 and played for the Blues until his move to Real Madrid in 2010. In his 3 years at Chelsea, Alonso made 92 appearances for the Blues, winning 1 English top flight title, 1 FA Cup, 1 Community Shield and 1 Europa League title. He was so good at Chelsea that he was regarded as one of the best left-backs in English football at the time.

DEFENDER: Marcus Camby

Marcus Camby is one of the greatest center backs in Chelsea's history and one of the best defenders in Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in 1996 and then played for the Blues until his move to Liverpool in 2004. In his 8 years at Chelsea, Camby made 269 appearances for the Blues, winning 2 English top flight titles, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup and 1 Europa League title. He was in great form for Chelsea and was one of the best center backs in English football at the time.

DEFENDER: Bruce Grobara

Bruce Grobara is one of the greatest right backs in Chelsea's history and one of the best defenders in Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in 1997 and played for the Blues until 2002 when he moved to Manchester United. In his 5 years at Chelsea, Grobara made 228 appearances for the Blues, winning 1 English top flight title, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup and 1 Europa League title. He was excellent for Chelsea and was one of the best right-backs in English football at the time.

Midfielder: Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard is one of the greatest midfielders in Chelsea's history and one of the best midfielders in Chelsea's history. He joined Chelsea in 2001 and then played for the Blues until his move to Manchester City in 2014. In his 13 years at Chelsea, Lampard made 648 appearances for the Blues, scoring 211 goals and winning three English top-flight titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, one UEFA Champions League title and one Europa League title. He has also won a number of honors, including English Premier League Player of the Year and European Footballer of the Year.

Midfielder: Michael Essien

Michael Essien is Chelsea's all-time great