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Chelsea are one of the top teams in England and in Europe. One of only three teams to have won five titles in the Premier League era, the Blues are the current Champions League holders.
The Blues have made their mark in the last two decades, especially since their takeover by billionaire Roman Abramovich in the early 2000s. The infusion of cash has seen many top players arrive at Stamford Bridge, helping raise the stature and pedigree of the club.
In recent years, Chelsea have not hesitated to splurge, bringing in the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku by spending the big bucks. Although the trio have had modest success at the club since their arrival, the Blues also have other quality players in their ranks.
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On that note, here's a look at the five most valuable players at Stamford Bridge at the moment.
#5 Timo Werner - €50 million
Timo Werner has not lived up to his €53 million price tag since arriving from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2020.
The 25-year-old has netted just 18 times in 71 appearances across competitions for the Blues. That's a far cry from his numbers at Leipzig, where the centre-forward scored nearly 100 goals in 165 games across competitions.
Things haven't improved for the German this season as well. He has scored in four different competitions, but has netted just five times in 19 games. That includes a solitary strike in 11 Premier League outings this season and seven in 46 overall.
Thomas Tuchel will hope for more from his compatriot as the business end of the season approaches.
#4 Reece James - €55 million
Reece James is one of the best full-backs in the game at the moment. Still only 22, the Englishman has already made over 100 appearances for Chelsea across competitions, contributing eight goals and 14 assists.
Eleven of those goal contributions (five goals, six assists) have come this season. That makes James one of a handful of Premier League players to have bagged at least five goals and as many assists across competitions. Remarkably, the 22-year-old has done so while playing as a right-back.
Currently out injured, the Chelsea full-back is versatile enough to be deployed anywhere across the defensive and middle third. The 2020-21 Champions League winner tore his hamstring in December and is reportedly a few weeks away from returning to action.
#3 Kai Havertz - €70 million
Chelsea splashed €80 million in the summer of 2020 to bring Kai Havertz to Stamford Bridge. However, the Bayer Leverkusen prodigy has had an indifferent stint at the Premier League giants thus far.
The 22-year-old has made 70 appearances for the Blues across competitions, bagging 14 goals and 12 assists. Five of those goals and two of the assists have come this season. Havertz remarkably scored the winner in the Champions League final against Manchester City last season as the Blues won the competition for the second time.
Predominantly an attacking midfielder, Havertz has also found success when deployed further up the field. Tuchel will look to his countryman to deliver the goods as he looks to end his first full season at Stamford Bridge on a high.
#2 Mason Mount - €75 million
Mason Mount is one of the best players to have emerged out of Chelsea's academy in recent years.
The 23-year-old has grown in leaps and bounds since his Blues debut almost three years ago. Mount has made close to 150 appearances across competitions for the club, tallying nearly 50 goal contributions (24 goals, 22 assists).
The England international has been especially consistent in the Premier League, bagging at least six goals in each of his three campaigns in the competition.
Mount has caught the attention of several top teams across Europe, but remains a key player at Stamford Bridge for now.
#1 Romelu Lukaku - €100 million
Romelu Lukaku returned to the Blues last summer after playing a stellar role in Inter Milan's first Serie A triumph in 11 years.
However, the Belgian has failed to live up to his €113 million price tag. After a bright start, Lukaku has blown hot and cold, scoring eight times in 24 games across competitions.
A controversial interview where he criticized manager Thomas Tuchel's tactics has only exacerbated his situation at Stamford Bridge.
Nevertheless, Tuchel will hope that his star man can rediscover his early-season form as Chelsea seek to end their campaign on a high.
