The greatest Chelsea XI of the last decade (2008-2018)

Chelsea v Sunderland - Premier League
Chelsea – 2016/17 Premier League champions

Full Backs: Cesar Azplicueta & Ashley Cole

Chelsea FC v Cardiff City - Premier League
Chelsea FC v Cardiff City - Premier League

At right back we have Cesar Azplicueta. He has been Chelsea's best defender for over four years now. He is also one of the best one on one defenders in the premier league.

He was vital to the success of Chelsea in both 2014/15 and 2016/17. What separates him from other defenders in his awareness along with his versatility. In his Chelsea career Azpilicueta has played as a right back, right wing back, center back and left back. He is arguably the best right back in the premier league right now.


Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League
Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo himself regards Cole as one of the hardest players he has ever faced.

Ashely Cole won two premier league titles at Arsenal but he really established himself as the best left back in the world at Chelsea. In his prime Ashley Cole was the perfect player. His awareness along with his speed was second to none. Added to that he was a fierce tackler and a good crosser of the ball. he made a solid partnership with John Terry.

Cole was vital for Chelsea in their Champions League campaign in 2012. His goal-line clearance against Napoli kept Chelsea in the tie which they eventually won thanks to a goal from Branislav Ivanovic.

Substitutes - Paula Ferriera and Marcos Alonso

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