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#3 Thiago Silva (7.40)
Thiago Silva has been a rock at the back for Thomas Tuchel's men and is Chelsea's third-best player so far this season. The 37-year-old has played an integral part in the Blues' consistency this season and is also the third-best centre-back currently in Europe's top-five leagues.
Silva has ensured that Chelsea remain the best defensive side in the league so far. They have conceded just five goals in the Premier League, two fewer than Manchester City in second.
Opposition forwards have struggled to get past Silva, who has only been dribbled past 0.3 times this season on average. He has been great with his shot-blocking too, blocking 1.1 per match on average. The Brazilian's passing has been impressive too as he has completed 71.4 passes per match on average in the league.
#2 Mateo Kovacic (7.56)
Mateo Kovacic has been Chelsea's second best player this season as per WhoScored ratings. The midfielder started the season in brilliant fashion and became an integral part of Thomas Tuchel's system.
The Croatia international has played nine Premier League matches this season, starting eight of them. He has scored one goal but it is on the creative front where he has shone. Kovacic has already provided five league assists and has played 1.6 key passes per match this season, with 89% of his passes finding his teammates.
With 0.4 interceptions, 2.7 tackles and 0.9 possessions won per game, the Croatian has been great on the defensive front too. But he is currently struggling with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of the Blues' last five Premier League matches. Kovacic's return will further boost a side that is already performing brilliantly on all fronts.
#1 Ben Chilwell (7.65)
Ben Chilwell has been Chelsea's best player so far this season as per WhoScored ratings. While this may come as a surprise to some, Chilwell's contribution to the Blues' consistent performances in the Premier League and Europe cannot be understated.
The left-back has played six Premier League matches this season. He was initially benched in favor of Marcos Alonso, but soon after being drafted back into the XI, the former Leicester City star hit the ground running. Chilwell has scored three league goals and provided an assist too in addition to being defensively solid.
However, a knee injury could cut down on his appearances considerably. Chilwell is set to sit out the festive period and is only expected to return in the first week of January. Thomas Tuchel would love to have him back soon as Chelsea continue their push for the Premier League title and defend their Champions League crown.
