Chelsea are one of the most celebrated clubs in England. With a passionate fanbase, a sensational home stadium in Stamford Bridge, unimaginably deep pockets, and a never-ending desire to win trophies, the Blues have all it takes to attract the best and brightest in soccer.
Thanks to their unmistakable pull, many top stars have come to west London over the years, but only a handful hit the ground running in their debut season. Continue reading to meet five players with the most Premier League goal involvements in their debut season for Chelsea.
#5 Eden Hazard – 20 Goals Involvements
Eden Hazard Retired After Failing To Make It At Real Madrid
Arguably the most entertaining winger Chelsea has employed in the 21st century, Eden Hazard spent seven sensational years at Stamford Bridge between 2012 and 2019. Joining from Lille, the Belgian did not take long to prove his mettle, scoring nine goals and claiming 11 assists in 34 games in the 2012-13 season.
Before his ill-fated switch to Real Madrid, Hazard played 245 Premier League matches for Chelsea, scoring 85 times and providing 54 assists. He won the Premier League title twice (2014-15, 2016-17) and the Player of the Season Award once in 2014-15.
#4 Cole Palmer – 21 Goal Involvements*
Chelsea Ace Cole Palmer Has Scored 13 Goals In The Premier League
Last-summer signing Cole Palmer has easily been Chelsea’s standout performer in the 2023-24 Premier League season. The attacking midfielder, who joined the Blues for a €47 million ($50.72 million) fee from Manchester City in July 2023, has been directly involved in 21 Premier League goals in 25 games. He has scored 13 times and provided eight assists.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are toiling in 11th place in the Premier League rankings. Had it not been for Palmer’s goals and assists, they could have been fighting for survival this season.
#3 Cesc Fabregas – 21 Goal Involvements
Cesc Fabregas Won 2 Premier League Titles With Chelsea
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-04-01 08:00:41
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