10 best goal scoring midfielders of the Champions League era

#4 Cesc Fabregas – 19 goals

Fabregas will be hopeful of adding to his goal tally in the Champions League

Although Chelsea will not be playing in the Champions League next season, Cesc Fabregas will definitely be hopeful of adding some more goals in the Champions League before calling time on his career. Still only 28, the Spaniard has played for three of the biggest clubs in the world – Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona.

The Spaniard scored the majority of his goals in Europe with Arsenal where he was the club captain. In fact his first Champions league goal which was for Arsenal made him the second youngest scorer in the tournament. The following season he started the Champions League final for Arsenal against his future employers Barcelona in a losing cause.

Between 2006-2011, Fabregas created the most chances in the top-division leagues of England, Spain,Italy and France. At Chelsea, he played a slightly deeper creative role but he was still very effective as he provided numerous assists during their successful campaign in the 2014/15 season.

Although he is mainly noted for his assists, Fabregas has also popped up with important goals throughout his career.