Defenders
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John Terry (captain)
Rating:88
Squad Number:26
Age/Born:27; December 7, 1980
Nationality: England (Starting CB, captain)
Previous Clubs:Nottingham Forest (loan)
Short Bio: JT has emerged through the ranks of Chelsea to become the club's talisman and skipper, but not only skipper for Chelsea but for England as well. Another superstar known for great acheivement throughout the years including the PFA Players' Player of the Year Award in 2005 and Chelsea's Young Player of the Year Award in the 98/99 season while only making fleeting appearances.
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Ricardo Carvalho
Rating:85
Sqaud Number:6
Age/Born:30; May 18,1978
Nationality: Portugal (Starting CB)
Previous Clubs: Leca, Porto, Charlton Atheltic (loan)
Short Bio: Guided by Mourinho in the 02-03 season at Porto they went on to win the UEFA Cup, domestic cup, and league title playing a key role in the successive campaign. Since arriving at Chelsea in 2004 Carvalho has been considered one of the best defenders in the premiership. Brought to Chelsea by Mourinho in 2004 for 19.85 million euros. Carvalho was named in UEFAs All Star Squad in the 2004 Euro 2004 tournament, not making national debut until Ocotber 2003.
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Ashley Cole
Rating:83
Sqaud Number:3
Age/Born:27; December 20, 1980
Nationality: England
Previous Clubs:Arsenal, Crystal Palace (loan),
Short Bio: Working his way up through the ranks at Arsenal he made he professional debut at Crystal Palace while on loan. A tabloid lifestyle "will he, won't he" during much of 2005 and 2006 alienated fans at Arsenal which helped Arsene Wenger in a way of completing the deal Gallas and 5 million euros for Cole. His stay at the Bridge has not hit its heights as he did as Highbury through injury, loss of form, and tabloid scandals.
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Jose Bosingwa
Rating:82
Sqaud Number: 17
Age/Born:26; August 24, 1982
Nationality:Portugal
Previous Clubs:Porto,Boavista,Freamunde
Short Bio: Born in the D.R of Congo his moved with his parents at a very young age to Portugal. During his time at Porto Bosingwa was an established right back but also was a defensive midfielder because of his speediness and willing to attack. In May 2008 Bosingwa joined Chelsea for a reported fee of 16.2 million euros and was also reportedly sought after by Manchester United.
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Paulo Ferriera
Rating:78
Sqaud Number:20
Age/Born:29; January 18, 1979
Nationality:Portugal
Previous Clubs:Estoril, Vittoria Setubal, Porto
Short Bio: Paulo was a very vitale figure at Porto winning several honours including doing a Portuguese treble by winning the UEFA Cup and league title and cup in 02-03 then being a critical part of Porto's surprise 03-04 Champion's League success. Following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea during the summer of 2004 for 13.3 million euros he never settled into his position, and he has failed to win a regular place but has been featured across Chelsea's backline.
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Alex
Rating:87
Sqaud Number:33
Age/Born:26; June 17, 1982
Nationality:Brazil (National team member)
Previous Clubs:PSV Eindhoven 3 year loan), Santos
Short Bio: With difficulties of gaining a work permit Alex was loaned out to PSV Eindhoven orignally by Santos so he starred as the best defender in the Eredivisive winning 3 straight titles and getting to the semi-finals of the Champion's League while also scoring a goal in that tournament that knocked out Arsenal. That period of time gave him time enough to play for his country and be a resident in the EU so Chelsea could sign him and pay their 1 euro buy-out clause.
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Wayne Bridge
Rating:77
Sqaud Number:18
Age/Born:28; August 5, 1980
Nationality:England
Previous Clubs:Southampton, Fulham (loan)
Short Bio:After going through the ranks of hometown club Southampton Bridge made a move to Chelsea for 7 million euros and from there established himself as a top premiership defender. Since then he has become backup to A. Cole and also Bridge has played for England since February 2002.
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Branislav Ivanovic
Rating:79
Sqaud Number:2
Age/Born:24; February 22, 1984
Nationality:Serbia
Previous Clubs:Lokomotiv Moscow
Short Bio: After making a 9 million euro move to Chelsea Ivanovic hasnot performed as was expected. Chelsea is rumored to have signed him to stop Manchester United from signing a friend of Vidic.
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STATUS-SOLD TO REAL BETIS FOR $1.5 MILLION
Juliano Belletti
Rating:77
Sqaud Number:35
Age/Born:32; June 20, 1976
Nationality: Brazil
Previous Clubs: Barcelona, Cruzeiro
Short Bio: Famous for his Champion's League final winning goal Belletti made the switch to Chelsea after Chelsea still had right back issues. Belletti has been an important part to Chelsea coming on when injuries occurred.
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Phillipe Senderos
Rating: 77
Squad Number: TBA
Age/Born: 23; February 14, 1985
Nationality: Switzerland
Previos Clubs: Arsenal, AC Milan (loan)
Short Bio: After being recalled by Arsenal from AC Milan, Senderos was bought out of his contract because of his unhapiness being loaned to AC Milan. In total Senderos made 103 starts for Arsenal and 12 appearances off the bench. He will add great depth to the center defense behind Carvolho but right along with Ivanovic.