Chelsea's beloved Italian maestro — voted by fans as the greatest Chelsea player ever and a forward of extraordinary technical quality.
Gianfranco Zola is one of the most beloved players in Chelsea's history — and was voted by the club's fans as their greatest ever player. In seven seasons at Stamford Bridge he scored 80 goals and provided countless moments of brilliance with his dribbling, imagination and finishing. He learned his craft under Diego Maradona at Napoli. He won 35 Italy caps.
He was voted Chelsea's greatest ever player by the fans — despite joining the club aged 30.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- FA Cup 2000
- League Cup 1998
- Chelsea Greatest Ever Player (fan vote)
- 35 Italy caps