Ranking 5 of the best Brazilians to play for Chelsea in the Premier League

Thiago Silva will be the thirteenth Brazilian to join Chelsea since the inception of the Premier League
Thiago Silva will be the thirteenth Brazilian to join Chelsea since the inception of the Premier League

#3 David Luiz

Luiz won two Europa League titles while at Chelsea
Luiz won two Europa League titles while at Chelsea

Love him or hate him, David Luiz is arguably one of the greatest Brazilian defenders to play in the Premier League. Much of Luiz's best football came while playing for Chelsea in two separate spells.

Luiz arrived at the London in 2011 as a replacement for fellow Brazilian Alex as the latter struggled with injuries. The ball-playing centre-back proved to be a revelation at Chelsea as they won their first-ever Champions League title in his debut season.

Europa League and FA Cup triumphs followed him in the next two seasons before he moved to PSG in 2014 for a then world-record transfer fee for a defender.

His second spell at Chelsea was equally as trophy-laden as the first. Luiz returned to England in 2016 and won his first Premier League title in the season. The error-prone defender won his second FA Cup and Europa League trophy in the next two seasons before moving to Arsenal in 2019.

The Brazilian's risk-taking playing style may not be for everyone but it's hard to forget the impact he had on the Chelsea team. Luiz left the Blues after making close to 250 appearances and scoring 18 goals in six-and-half seasons across two spells at the club.


#2 Ramires

Who can forget the FA Cup opening goal against Liverpool
Who can forget the FA Cup opening goal against Liverpool

Ramires was part of one of Chelsea's most successful periods in their history. The industrious midfielder arrived at the club during the summer of 2010 and was a perfect fit for the Blues.

His hard work ethic and tireless display made him a fan-favourite at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian's late runs and positional acumen provided a headache for the opposition. He was one of the most underrated players for Chelsea during his time at the club.

In his first season, Ramires won the Champions League and the FA Cup. The next season saw him play a key role as Chelsea won the Europa League. The midfielder went on to win the Premier League and League Cup in the next two seasons before moving to Jiangsu Suning in 2016.

Ramires spent five-and-a-half seasons at the club and scored 33 goals in 246 appearances for the Blues.

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#1 Willian

One of the greatest Brazilian to play in the league
One of the greatest Brazilian to play in the league

The new Arsenal winger is one of the greatest ever Brazilians to grace the Premier League. Willian joined the Blues in 2013 after rejecting cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the umpteenth minute. Spurs' loss proved to be Chelsea's gain as the Brazilian became one of the best wingers in the last decade.

Fleet-footed with many skills and a hardworking mentality, he was a fan favourite at the club. His explosive runs down the wings were one of the regular sights during a Chelsea match.

In seven seasons, Willian made 339 appearances and scored 63 goals, including a set of world-class freekicks, for the club. During this period, the Brazilian won two Premier Leagues, FA Cup, League Cup and the Europa League.


Also Read: The last 5 players to move from Chelsea to Arsenal

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