Ranking Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history

Chelsea have by far been one of the most successful teams in the modern era of football. Ever since the takeover by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, Chelsea have won European football's most coveted titles.

The London side are five-time winners of the prestigious Premier League title. Chelsea have also won the top prize in European football - the UEFA Champions League on two occasions.

Their success is a reflection of the remarkable recruitment strategy Chelsea have employed.

The club have not only signed world-class talent but have also invested massive sums towards their academy of young players. This has given their team a solid mix of superstar signings and superb home-grown talent.

On that note, let's take a look at Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history

#5 Gianfranco Zola - 59 goals

Chelsea Training Session and Press Conference

A glorious face of change at Chelsea Football Club, Gianfranco Zola rejuvenated the club with his immaculate finishing ability during the late 90s.

Zola as a player was gifted with an impeccable dribbling ability and an extraordinary vision. He was adept at both scoring and creating chances for his team. The player will surely go down as one of the most famous Italians to ever play in the English competition.

During his time in England, in 229 appearances in the Premier League, he managed to score 59 goals for Chelsea.

He is a two-time English F.A. Cup winner (1997 and 2000). Zola also won an English League Cup trophy in 1998 and a UEFA Supercup in 1997-98.

Zola is a true Chelsea legend of the modern Premier League era. With his goalscoring record, he ranks fifth among Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history.

#4 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - 69 goals

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink signed for Chelsea in 2000 for what was then a club record fee for a striker of £15 million. He won the Premier League's Golden Boot with over 23 goals to his name in his first season for Chelsea.

During the same year, the striker also won the English Super Cup.

Hasselbaink shall always be remembered for his explosive form in front of goal which saw him score 69 times in 136 appearances for Chelsea. He ranks fourth among Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history.

#3 Eden Hazard - 85 goals

Chelsea v Arsenal - UEFA Europa League Final

Eden Hazard is one of Chelsea's most impressive and important acquisitions of the modern era. The Belgian footballer moved from French side LOSC Lille in a deal worth £32 million in 2012 to join the Blues.

Hazard, across his time in the Premier League, has surely left his mark. The player's explosive runs from the Chelsea midfield and clinical finishing meant he was always one of the top players at the club.

He is a two-time Premier League winning midfielder for the Blues. He is also a two-time UEFA Europa League winner. In 245 appearances in the Premier League he has managed a goal tally of 85 goals.

This means he ranks third among Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history.

#2 Didier Drogba - 104 goals

Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers - Premier League

Didier Drogba is one of Chelsea's cult heroes in all of their Premier League history. The Ivorian's lethal form in front of goal has contributed to the club winning multiple titles on all fronts. He was a mainstay under former manager Jose Mourinho and always delivered for his team in terms of his attacking displays.

During his time at Chelsea, he won four Premier League trophies, three English League Cups, four English F.A. Cups, and the 2011-12 Champions League title.

Drogba, across two spells for Chelsea, has managed 254 appearances for them and has scored over 104 times for the club.

This means he sits second among Chelsea’s top 5 goalscorers in Premier League history.

#1 Frank Lampard - 147 goals

Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea - Premier League

Frank Lampard is by far Chelsea's greatest goalscorer to have played for them in the Premier League era. He is arguably their greatest ever player too. The Englishman's powerful strikes from midfield and incredible playmaking made him a sight to behold for the Blues.

He is a three-time winner of the Premier League, a four-time English F.A. Cup winner and a two-time English League Cup winner. Lampard has also lifted 2011-12 UEFA Champions League and 2012-13 UEFA Europa League titles.

In over 429 appearances for Chelsea, Lampard has scored 147 goals for the club in the Premier League. He has also managed a remarkable assists tally of 97.

Frank Lampard is Chelsea's greatest goalscorer in Premier League history.