7) Michael Essien
Although Essien struggles to get in the Chelsea side nowadays, he was once their most brilliant and dynamic midfield operator. Mourinho rated him so highly, he signed him on loan when he was in charge of Real Madrid, and still manages him now at Stamford Bridge. The Ghanaian battler has won two Premier League titles with the Blues, and will be remembered as one the most committed and effective players of recent years.
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