The Spanish connection: Every Spaniard to have played for Chelsea

Chelsea have had various Spanish gamers over the past variety of years. 

The arrival of Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid throughout the summer season made him the 14th Spanish participant to reach on the Stamford Bridge-based membership. 

Albert Ferrer, who had received nearly every part going throughout his time with hometown staff Barcelona, turned the primary Spanish participant to characteristic for the London membership. 

Ferrer had received 5 league titles and two Spanish Cup crowns in addition to the European Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup throughout his eight-year stick with the membership.

In west London, Ferrer received the FA Cup in 2000 and was a part of the staff that certified for the primary time for the Champions League. 

Chelsea then signed little-known Quique De Lucas, who was nothing greater than a bit-part participant throughout his time. 

Then got here Asier Del Horno. The left-back performed a key function as Chelsea retained their Premier League crown in 2005/06, beginning 25 matches. He nonetheless left after only a single season. 

In 2011, three extra Spaniards joined Chelsea and had been a part of the staff that received the Champions League the next yr. 

First up was Juan Mata, who arrived from Valencia. He lived as much as expectations and was the chief-in-creator for the Blues, successful Chelsea Participant of the Season within the two full seasons he was on the membership. 

He additionally shaped a lethal trio consisting of Oscar and Eden Hazard, earlier than he was ultimately let go, becoming a member of Manchester United within the course of, a transfer that was by no means welcomed by the membership’s followers. 

Fernando Torres was one other Spaniard to affix the London membership. Having shone for Liverpool within the Premier League, Roman Abramovich made the transfer to take him to Stamford Bridge, forking out £50m in January 2011. 

He by no means hit related ranges to these he managed at Liverpool however might be remembered for that single purpose in opposition to Barcelona on the Camp Nou as Chelsea went on to win the Champions League in 2012. 

Then got here Cesc Fabregas in 2014. Loads might be written concerning the former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder. 

He discovered a house within the Chelsea midfield, making a fierce partnership with one more Spaniard within the identify of Diego Costa. 

Collectively, they received the Premier League title in what was Mourinho’s first season in cost – in his second spell. 

In whole, he helped the Blues win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup.

There was additionally Alvaro Morata, who arrived from Actual Madrid in a big-money transfer. He began his profession in London properly, earlier than petering out sooner or later. 

He was later bought to Atletico Madrid earlier than he discovered his approach to Juventus, the place he shone whereas on mortgage from his mum or dad membership, Actual Madrid. 

At the moment, Chelsea have 4 spanish gamers; Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cezar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso and Sagul.  

This is the listing of all Spanish gamers to characteristic for the Blues. 

• Albert Ferrer
• Quique De Lucas
• Asier Del Horno
• Juan Mata
• Fernando Torres
• Oriol Romeu
• Cesar Azpilicueta
• Diego Costa
• Cesc Fabregas
• Pedro
• Marcos Alonso
• Alvaro Morata
• Kepa Arrizabalaga
• Saul

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Are you able to identify each Spaniard to have performed for Chelsea?

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 28, 2021