Ranking Chelsea's 5 best dribblers in Premier League history

#3 Arjen Robben

Chelsea v Wigan Athletic

Widely regarded as one of the best wingers of our generation, Arjen Robben was an unstoppable dribbling machine at his peak. The Dutchman's tenure at Chelsea is often underappreciated but he left his mark at Stamford Bridge with his mastery on the ball.

With a unique mixture of dribbling and pace, defenders always found it hard to mark Robben. The Dutch winger used to brush past defenders by cutting inside from the left and opening up defenses with his runs. Robben cutting inside from the left flank later became a familiar nightmare for defenders.

Robben spent three years at Chelsea from 2004 to 2007, and racked up 19 goals and 22 assists. He was riddled with injuries at Stamford Bridge but helped the Blues win two Premier League titles.

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#2 Eden Hazard

Chelsea v Arsenal - UEFA Europa League Final

One of the greatest wingers to set foot in the Premier League, Eden Hazard was the most vital part of Chelsea in the last decade. In his seven years with the Blues, the Belgian racked up a whopping 110 goals and 92 assists for the club.

Operating on the left wing, Hazard's presence was undeniable. Grace, flair, skill - he had everything it took to beat defenders. The 30-year-old could move either way with his dribbling and was a force to be reckoned with at the flanks. Even tackles from his opponents were not enough to stop Hazard when he was on song.

Hazard was the player who made Chelsea tick in the final third. He would often drop deep, take the ball and glide past his opponents to inititate attacks. In addition to his crazy dribbling skills, the Belgian winger was a creative fulcrum due to his vision.

At his peak, Hazard was a joy to watch. Numerous titles and individual accolades are testament to his legendary status for the Blues.

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#1 Gianfranco Zola

1 Jan 1997: Gianfranco Zola of Italy and Chelsea is tracked by Michael Thomas of Liverpool during t

Gianfranco Zola was one of the players who was inspired by the great Diego Maradona after spending a brief tenure as the Argentine's teammate at Napoli. His inspiration might explain the cause of opponents' fright when they saw the Italian with the ball.

Zola had a bag full of tricks which helped him glide past defenders effortlessly. The Italian was renowned for tormenting defenses with his runs, making it impossible for the defenders to mark him. With his jaw-dropping highlights of skill, Zola would make a fool out of defenders in no time.

Zola was the one who helped Chelsea grow into what they are today. For the Blues, the Italian legend remains one of their best players in history.