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Best Players to Feature for Both Chelsea and Arsenal

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Ashley Cole

Arsenal (1998~2006)
227 games, 9 goals, 18 assists

Chelsea (2006~2014)
338 games, 7goals, 38 assists

Ashley Cole moved from Arsenal to Chelsea on the last day of 2006 summer market. Cole, who was included in Arsenal ’s top 50 players, made a great performance also at Chelsea, contributing to winning the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

 

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Cesc Fàbregas

Arsenal (2003~2011)
306games, 59 goals, 92 assists

Chelsea (2014~2019)
198 games, 22 goals, 57 assists

Cesc is arguably most famous for his time with Barcelona, but he is a beloved legend of the Arsenal. He was also the second-youngest captain in the club history. When he transferred to Chelsea, he contributed to winning several trophies including two Premier League titles.

 

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Petr Čech

Arsenal (2015~2019)
139 games, 228 clean sheets

Chelsea (2004~2015)
494 games, 54 clean sheets

Čech only retired last season. At Chelsea, he contributed to conquering Europe, winning both the Europa League and Champions League. However, when budding Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois returned from to the club from his loan at Atletico Madrid, Čech lost his position in the side and he moved to Arsenal.