5 most valuable Chelsea players

It was a transfer window that most clubs chose to approach with a great deal of caution owing to the financial strain caused by the Covid pandemic. However, there were exceptions to that and Premier League giants Chelsea were ready to break the bank and then some this summer.

Chelsea splashed the cash to reinforce Frank Lampard's promising project at Stamford Bridge after the club legend led his side to Champions League qualification in his first season as the manager. The board did not think twice about backing him and roped in some of the finest young players in Europe.

Some of them are still finding their feet while a few have been impressive already for the Blues. Nearly two months into the new Premier League season, let's take a look at the five most valuable Chelsea players.

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#5 Ben Chilwell (€50 million)

Ben Chilwell

Chelsea had been looking to sign left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester City for a while and as such, it was no surprise when they finally agreed a deal worth £45 million with the Foxes for the Englishman.

Chilwell has hit the ground running at Chelsea and has already turned in a couple of performances that justify his price tag. His transfer market value has risen as a result of this and he is now valued at €50 million.

The 23-year-old was mighty impressive against Crystal Palace and scored a goal and assisted another in what was a man-of-the-match performance. His performances so far have been good and Frank Lampard will be asking for more of the same from the former Leicester City left-back.

#4 Christian Pulisic (€60 million)

Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic was Chelsea's standout performer for the latter part of the 2019-20 season since the Covid restart and scored four goals and racked up four assists in that period. He was a menacing presence down Chelsea's left flank and his excellent movement and ability to beat defenders played a big role in Chelsea finishing in the top four.

Pulisic has been played out of position this season so far and as a result of this, his productivity has suffered. Frank Lampard is presently trying to figure out a way to accommodate all the attacking wealth that he has at his disposal.

The 22-year-old is currently valued at €60 million which is in the ballpark of the amount (€64 million) that Chelsea paid to sign him from Borussia Dortmund.

#3 N'Golo Kante (€70 million)

N'Golo Kante (right) in action against Crystal Palace

N'Golo Kante's role at Chelsea has been a topic of debate over the last couple of seasons. Kante was hailed as one of the best defensive midfielders of the game and had won a couple of Premier League trophies and a World Cup playing as the destroyer.

However, since Maurizio Sarri took charge as the Chelsea manager, his role was changed and he was forced into playing in a more advanced position which was a departure from playing in a midfield pivot. He now plays for Chelsea as one of the two defensive midfielders alongside Jorginho.

As such, he now has to make more interceptions than tackles and has to stop attacks a little higher up the field and get more involved going forward. It's a role that Kante is still adapting to as positionally, he can be a little off at times.

Kante is currently valued at €70 million. His market value has dropped quite a bit over the last couple of seasons and his valuation has touched €90 million in the past.

#2 Timo Werner (€70 million)

Timo Werner

Chelsea signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig for a sum of €52.6 million this summer. It might be too early to pass a judgment on how it has worked out but the signs are encouraging for both Chelsea and the German international.

He has turned in a few good performances so far but they have not always translated to goals. Werner has played six Premier League games so far and has two goals and one assist, all of which came in Chelsea's 3-3 draw against Southampton.

The Chelsea fans are waiting for him to settle down and get familiar with his teammates as we all know that there is a striker in there that can torment any defence on his day. Werner is currently valued at €70 million.

#1 Kai Havertz (€81 million)

Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz was Chelsea's most expensive signing this summer but he is yet to hit his stride at Stamford Bridge. Havertz currently plays in a number 10 role behind Timo Werner but Lampard has not managed to get the most out of him yet.

Havertz was at his best last season for Bayer Leverkusen when he was handed a number 9 role and we wouldn't be surprised to see Lampard opting to play him as a central striker and push Timo Werner out wide where his pace can be put to better use.

Though things are yet to fall in place with Havertz, there is every chance that once he settles down, he will be able to replicate the form that made him one of the most sought-after youngsters in the game this past transfer window.