On October 30, the award ceremony of the Ballon d’Or 2023 where the top favorites are Lionel Messi from Inter Miami and Erling Haaland from Manchester City. However, on the third step, it is Kevin De Bruyne who defended the colors of the Chelsea, but he does not have the best memories in the institution. Even so, his possible (although very complicated) victory at the end of October, opened the range of doubts about whether any of Ballon d’Or winners have played for Chelsea. The answer is yes, but Who are they? We will tell you about it below in this Balón Latino article.
The Ballon d’Or winners who played for Chelsea
Andriy Shevchenko (2004)
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Considered one of the best strikers in the world at the time and one of the most prominent Ukrainian footballers in history. After scoring more than 175 goals with the AC Milan and being the club’s second highest scorer, in 2004 he raised his one and only Golden Ball. He was the third soccer player born in his country to achieve it behind Igor Belanov and Oleg Blokhin. In 2006 he signed with the Premier League Chelsea for the sum of 45 million euros, being, until then, the most expensive signing in history of the English First Division. He was with the London club until 2009 and converted a total of 22 goals in 77 games. In addition, he distributed 11 assists and won two titles: an FA Cup and a League Cup.
George Weah (1995)
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He won Golden Ball in the year 1995 being the first (and only one so far) african footballer in winning it. He is considered one of the best attackers of the 1990s for his physical power and good ball control, plus he earned multiple individual distinctions. While he defended the colors of the AC Milan in the year 2000, lost prominence due to the arrival of Andriy Shevchenkoand went on loan for six months to the Premier League Chelsea to add minutes and not lose continuity. I note five goals in 15 games the representative of Lebanon and came out champion of the FA Cup where he was the owner
Ruud Gullit (1987)
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Another footballer who went through so much AC Milan from Serie A from Italy as by the Premier League Chelsea from England. In 1987 he was awarded the Golden Ball while playing for the Italians. Eight years later, in 1995, he signed with the London team, becoming the first player to win the highest individual award in history in defending the colors of Chelsea. Although he came to play as a winger, he ended up playing as a midfielder. After playing for three seasons, Gullit decided to start his path as technical director and acted as coach-player.
Will any footballer join this short list of Ballon d’Or winners who have played for Chelsea? Time will dictate judgment.
2023-08-31 03:51:46
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