Petr Cech retires: Best XI to have played with the Czech goalkeeper - Only 2 Arsenal players make the list

Forwards

Pavel Nedved

The greatest Czech player of his generation and one of the best ever players to play for the national side

The only Czech Republic international in the list, Pavel Nedved played with Cech during his tail end of his international career. The former Juventus man was the captain of the Czech side that reached the semi-finals of the 2004 European Championship.

Petr Cech started his international career in 2002 and spent only four seasons with the Czech legend but failed to win any accolades during their time.

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Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard has been in scintilating form for the Blues this season, almost single-handedly guiding Chelsea into the Top 4

The only active Chelsea player in the list, Eden Hazard joined the Blues right after their Champions League triumph in Munich in 2012. The Belgian though has reached a stage where he has outgrown Chelsea FC after almost single-handedly ensuring Champions League football for the Blues next season.

Cech and Hazard spent 3 seasons together and won 1 Premier League, 1 League Cup, and 1 Europa league.

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Didier Drogba

Drogba, one of the best strikers for Chelsea

The most important signing ever in the history of Chelsea FC, "King" Didier Drogba joined the Roman Abramovich revolution along with Jose Mourinho and Petr Cech in 2004 and left the club for the first time after their greatest achievement ever, the 2012 UEFA Champions League.

The striker epitomized the Russian owner's desire for continued success. Didier Drogba was famous for his ability to rise up to the occasion and deliver in the finals of every knockout competitions that he has been part of.

Petr Cech and Didier Drogba played 8 seasons together for the Blues winning 4 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 2 Commounity Sheilds and the UEFA Champions League.