Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League winners: Where are they now?

Juan Mata

Mata was a consistent performer for Chelsea in the Champions League

Mata was brilliant in his first two seasons with Chelsea, winning their Player of the Year award on both occasions. He was key in their run to the Champions League final but missed his spot kick in the shootout. He left Chelsea in January 2014 after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho and joined Manchester United in a deal worth £37 million. Ironically, he is now managed by Mourinho once again at Old Trafford, and yet again, he isn’t a first choice selection under the Portuguese manager.

Ryan Bertrand

Bertrand was the shock selection for the Champions League final. In being selected, he became the first player to make his Champions League debut in the final. He started in an unfamiliar position on the left-wing, as Roberto Di Matteo looked to limit the threat of Arjen Robben. Despite some good performances, he never really established himself at Stamford Bridge, and after a loan spell with Aston Villa, moved to Southampton on a permanent deal. He has been excellent during his time with the Saints and is now one of the league’s top fullbacks.

Didier Drogba

Drogba scored Chelsea's late equaliser in Munich

Drogba will always be remembered for his contribution to Chelsea’s Champions League victory. He scored crucial goals against Napoli and Barcelona on the way to the final and then scored a brilliant header in the final to take the game to extra time. He also scored the winning penalty in the shootout. That was the final kick of a ball in his first spell at Chelsea, and he left to join Shanghai Shenhua. He was only there for six months, however, and joined Galatasaray in January 2013. After a successful 18 months in Turkey, he returned to Chelsea under Jose Mourinho and was part of their 2014/15 title-winning team. His career since then has been in America, firstly with Montreal Impact, and now as player-owner of Phoenix Rising.