NUMBER 8 –Â GIANFRANCO ZOLA – MIDFIELD
Nicknamed “Magic Box” while at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s own little wizard, Gianfranco Zola signed for the Blue’s in 1996, remaining in West London until 2003, and making 229 appearances, with a formidable 59 goals to his name. due to his ability to create chances and provide assists for team-mates; he was occasionally used as a winger, or even as a striker due to being an incredibly creative and technically gifted player, Zola was renowned for his ball control, his skillful dribbling ability, vision, and passing ability, as well as his tactical intelligence and eye for goal; Due to all of these outstanding traits, Zola is regarded as one of the best Italian creative forwards of his generation, and as one of the best players in Premier League history.Â
