A Definitive Guide to the Players on the Men’s Chelsea FC Team
With the Premier League kicking off once again, Chelsea fans will be poring over lineups and fixtures to see how the club is likely to stack...
With the Premier League kicking off once again, Chelsea fans will be poring over lineups and fixtures to see how the club is likely to stack up against the competition.
In this article, we’ll sum up the players on the team - and provide some tips on how to get to matches, from public transport to how to find Premier League parking on match day.
The Chelsea FC Players
The summer transfer season is over. While only time will tell whether the right decisions were made, that means we now know what the team will look like. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Goalkeepers
Players:
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Marcus Bettinelli
Edouard Mendy
New addition Bettinelli joins 2020’s newcomer Mendy and stalwart Arrizabalaga, adding his 6’4” frame to the squad’s goalkeepers. The Londoner was out of action for seven months due to a knee injury from the 2015-16 season and returns to the club with a strong desire to prove himself.
Defenders
Players:
Marcos Alonso
Cesar Azpilicueta
Trevoh Chalobah
Ben Chilwell
Andreas Christensen
Reece James
Antonio Rudiger
Malang Sarr
Thiago Silva
No new additions for the 2021-22 season here, but a strong lineup from around the world. Reece James remains the team’s top defender and has earned a good reputation since signing with the club in 2018, playing a crucial role in the Blues’ victory over reigning Prem champions Manchester City in the 2020-21 Champions League.
Midfielders
Players:
Lewis Baker
Ross Barkley
Jorginho
N’golo Kante
Mateo Kovacic
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Mason Mount
Saul Niguez
The mononymous Jorginho, also the team’s vice captain, has been a technical and combative part of the squad since signing in 2018.
Saul Niguez, meanwhile, will be keen to test his mettle on the team after transferring on deadline day in August 2021 for a season-long deal.
Forwards
Players:
Romelu Lukaku
Christian Pulisic
Timo Werner
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Hakim Ziyech
Kai Havertz
Charly Musonda Jr
Finally, the forwards. There’s a lot of youth here, including Hudson-Odoi as the squad’s youngest player. He’s deep into his contract already, though, having signed in 2017 after first joining the club during his under-eights year.
New addition Lukaku, meanwhile, sees the Blues add one of European football’s most prolific strikers to the team.
How to Get to Stamford Bridge
To see this season’s players in all their glory, fans should join more than 40,000 other supporters in Stamford Bridge’s world-famous stands.
As always with Premier League football, there are several ways to get to the stadium:
Public transport
Fan coaches
Driving
Chelsea fans benefit from London’s solid public transport system, with a bus stop just outside the stadium and Fulham Broadway tube station a 15-minute walk away. For those coming from further afield, meanwhile, fan coaches offer a chance to go all-in on the electric atmosphere from the earliest moment.
Those who want to drive to a Chelsea home game, however, are in for a harder time, as the areas around Stamford Bridge enforce some strict residents-only parking schemes.
If you’re set on driving, don’t despair: companies like Stashbee allow residents to offer up parking spaces for rental at affordable rates. Just make sure to book in advance to ensure you get a good spot.
For more tips on how to make the most of your day watching the match at Stamford Bridge, see this blog post.
