When Cesar Azpilicueta was unveiled by Chelsea in 2012, fresh off the back of their Champions League victory over Bayern Munich, many fans would have been excused for asking... Now, almost a decade later, Azpilicueta has played over 400 games for the club and is the proud owner of the captain's armband. First stepsFinding his feet during the short tenure of Rafa Benitez at the Bridge, Azpilicueta quickly impressed his new manager - and team-mates - with his tactical flexibility. Already had he won the Premier League, Europa League and league cup, while also proving himself to be the undisputed left back at the club. Now, however, that unknown face fresh off a flight from Marseille in 2012, has his title in Stamford Bridge folklore immortalised; club legend status achieved.

Source: Daily Mail June 01, 2021 14:54 UTC