Ranking Chelsea's 5 best players so far this season

Chelsea v Southampton - Premier League
Chelsea v Southampton - Premier League

#3 César Azpilicueta

Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League
Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League

César Azpilicueta has for long been a trusted general in the Chelsea ranks who has powered Chelsea to the titles. The Chelsea captain is an experienced campaigner who is playing his 10th season for the team.

He is an indispensable member of the Chelsea defense and has played a major part in Chelsea's impressive defensive record. Azpilicueta, having started in all of Chelsea's games so far, has helped the team secure four clean sheets.

The 32-year-old is on track to have yet another successful season at the south London club and win more silverware before he calls time on his career.


#2 Mateo Kovačić

Chelsea FC v Zenit St. Petersburg: Group H - UEFA Champions League
Chelsea FC v Zenit St. Petersburg: Group H - UEFA Champions League

Mateo Kovačić has mostly been a standout player in the Chelsea midfield this season. It shall serve as a major credit to him, having secured his place in Tuchel's team ahead of players like Jorginho and Kanté.

Kovačić has been a player who has been a trusted part of the Chelsea midfield. He has displayed some clinical passing, impressive box-to-box play and a vigilant eye for protecting his team's defense. He is a major reason behind Chelsea securing sixteen points in the league so far.


#1 Antonio Rüdiger

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Premier League

Antonio Rüdiger is a player who has started the latest campaign in scintillating form for Chelsea. With his superb defensive acumen and towering physicality in his game, Rüdiger has been Chelsea's best player so far into the current campaign.

With a plethora of impressive performances under his belt, he has played an immense role in Chelsea securing fifteen clean sheets under Tuchel.

He is also in negotiations with the club over the possibility of a new contract.

“My future? I feel good at Chelsea where I am now, so that fits. FC Bayern interest honors me because that shows that I've done a few things right recently”

Chelsea have a player who is one of the best in the world in his position. They will surely be looking to extend the lockdown on their goal with their exceptional defensive displays.


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