Since the start of Premier League Hall of Fame awards in 2021, Chelsea currently have 5 inductees, with two more nominees this year. Chelsea’s golden era in the Premier League has been defined by a blend of dominance, resilience, and unforgettable talent, with several of their icons now honoured in the Hall of Fame and more set for recognition in 2025.
Across the early 2000s and beyond, the club transformed into a powerhouse, collecting titles and reshaping English football through a new standard of excellence.
The players who carried Chelsea through this period not only delivered historic trophies but also embodied the grit, flair, and leadership that cemented the club’s place among Europe’s elite. Their influence leaves a legacy that continues to inspire the next generation.
Frank Lampard - 2021
Frank Lampard was voted in the first year from Hall of Fame to be included in the list which made him the first Blues player to be selected for glory, not surprise at all.
Frank Lampard won the Premier League title with Chelsea three times (2004-2005), (2005-2006) and (2009-2010).
Frank started his career with West Ham United, flourished in Chelsea and passed by Manchester City in his last career seasons.
The great midfielder would end as Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer (211 goals), won Premier league Player of the Season award in 2005 after leading the Blues for their first league title in 50 year.
Lampard played 609 matches in PL, scoring 177 goals for in the competition as no other midfielder surpasses him till now.
"Super Frank Lampard" was the most complete midfielder the PL had, he was not the perfect one technically, but he was always hard worker, his work ethic was highly rated by all his managers, used his abilities in the right times on the right places, was a master in reading the game and scoring the goals for him was kind of genius moments in one of the toughest leagues worldwide.
Didier Drogba - 2022
For the second year, it is the turn of the Ivorian King and the legendary Didier Drogba to be inducted in Premier League Hall of Fame.
Drogba played 254 matches with Chelsea in PL from 2004 to 2012 and one final season (2014-2015), scored 104 goals, won 2 Golden Boots (2006-2007) and (2009-2010) and collecting 4 Premier League titles.
The numbers would not fair to highlight the influence of Drogba's game to Chelsea and the Premier League, and he is still inspiring a younger generations of strikers by his story and style of play today.
Chelsea's new signings, till now, always say that Drogba is their favourite Blues player and they grew up watching and learning from him, he is one of the players who can increase the popularity of the club globally, one of the stars who have that exceptional charisma, and no doubt one of the most loved players in Chelsea fanbase.
Drogba was always there for Chelsea in big matches, London derbies and Cup Finals. The Ivorian forward was skilled in dribbling, control the ball, score different kinds of goals by both of his legs and head, free kicks, helping his team in the high press and defensive phases, assisting his teammates with passes, through ball and crosses.
Didier surprised the PL in 2004 by his speed, strength and his goals, he absolutely deserve his place as Legend in Premier League Hall of Fame.
Petr Cech - 2023
Petr Cech represented Chelsea in majority of his Premier League career before his transfer to North London rival Arsenal, his main success story was written in blue colours during his 15 years in England.
Cech played 443 matches in Premier League and still holds the record of the most Premier League clean sheets of any goalkeeper (202).
In addition, Petr won the Premier League Golden Glove four times 2004-2005, 2009-2010, 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 (joint all time record besides Joe Hart).
Petr Cech's journey reached the highest peak 4 times as a champion with Chelsea in 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2009-2010 and 2014-2015.
In his debut season in Premier League with Chelsea in 2004-2005 he also kept 24 clean sheets, a Premier League record for a goalkeeper till today. Chelsea only conceded 15 goals during that season, no team has matched Jose Mourinho's team on that number in their way to win the long waited title.
Petr Cech was the consistent in his long journey, decisive by his stops when his team needed him, a leader for many generations of defenders, trusted by all managers, loved and respected of all fans for what he offered and achieved after his serious head injury in 2006 that forced him to wear head mask until he retired the football game.
Ashley Cole - 2024
Last year in Premier league Hall of Fame, two Chelsea's players were inducted into the list to raise the number of Blues players on the Fame to five players.
Ashley Cole had two Premier League titles with Arsenal in 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 before he completed the trilogy with Chelsea in 2009-2010 to write his name as one of the most successful left backs in Premier League history.
Ashley proved himself in two of the greatest teams in the history of Premier League, Arsenal under the professor Arsene Wenger and Chelsea with the special one Jose Mourinho during 15 years between 1999 to 2014.
Cole was always giving all his best to Arsenal and Chelsea, a true professional in the modern football, a solid rock defender, a rejuvenated full back, had the special character to face any fast and skilled winger and grew consistently in the attacking third, and his winning mentality would be the main title for his book.
John Terry - 2024
"Captain, Leader, Legend"
If you ever go to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea playing in any competition, you will watch the permanent banner of John Terry in the stands.
John played nearly for 20 years for Chelsea, won 5 Premier League titles, the most by a player as a captain in the new era.
Terry also holds the record for the most goals scored by a defender in the premier league (41 goals).
The English defender's personal qualities in leadership were not only his main strengths, but he was a master for defensive arts, a fighter in continuous physical battles in a very tough league, aerial dominant defender, calm under the pressure, his timing in interceptions and blocks and had the ability to score goals from set pieces.
Double Magic - 2025
Recently, the Premier league declared the nominations for Hall of Fame including two former Chelsea players Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard.
Which two players deserve to join the Premier League Hall of Fame? ✨
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 8, 2025
Voting is now open!
Fabregas and Hazard were the main face of skill and magic during their times in Premier League, two of the wizards who influenced the game and raised the popularity of the league.
Two Premier League titles for each of Fabregas and Hazard with Chelsea in 2013-2014 and 2016-2017, will the Chelsea duo join their fellows in Hall of Fame? If not, Hazard and Fabregas are the latest players to prove that Chelsea were and always be a main gate to glory whatever it is.
Vote here for Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas: https://www.premierleague.com/en/events/hall-of-fame
