Ranking 5 of the best Brazilians to play for Chelsea in the Premier League

Chelsea are one of the most active teams in the transfer market this season. The Blues have already added the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr while they are also close to officially announcing Kai Havertz.

Chelsea have also been one of the teams that have managed to make the most out of the Brazilian talent factory. In fact, thirteen players, including Thiago Silva, have played for the Blues since the inception of the Premier League. Some have withered away after a couple of appearances while others have turned into Premier League legends.

Here are five of the best Brazilians to have played for Chelsea.

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5 of the best Brazilians to have played for Chelsea in the Premier League

#5 Alex

The man who was renowned for his thunderous long rangers.

Alex was one of the best players for Chelsea during the late 2000s. Spotted by famed scout Piet de Visser, the Brazilian signed for the Blues in 2004 after impressing at Santos. However, work permit issues saw the player spending his first three years on loan at PSV Eindhoven.

Back at Stamford Bridge in 2007 following an impressive spell with PSV, Alex quickly became a regular in the Chelsea line-up. His thunderous long rangers quickly made him a fan-favourite at the club. Apart from John Terry, Alex was arguably the best defender for the Blues during his first two seasons.

However, injuries and poor form in his final three seasons saw Alex reduced to a bench role. He won the Premier League, Community Sheild and back-to-back FA Cup during his five-year stint at Chelsea. After 134 appearances and eleven goals, Alex moved to PSG in January 2012.

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#4 Oscar

Oscar is still good enough to play in the Premier League

Oscar still holds a special place in the heart of every Chelsea fan. The baby-faced attacking midfielder joined Chelsea in 2012 after beating off competition from Europe's elite clubs.

The technically-gifted Brazilian was an instant hit at Stamford Bridge. His calming presence and great touches made him a regular in the Chelsea line-up. He was an integral part of the Chelsea side that won their first-ever Europa League trophy in 2013.

Oscar was an important player in his four-and-a-half seasons at the club. The Brazilian won two Premier League title and a League Cup as Chelsea dominated the mid-2010s. The attacking midfielder left the Blues in 2017 to join Chinese side Shanghai SIPG after more than 200 appearances for the London giants.

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#3 David Luiz

Luiz won two Europa League titles while at Chelsea

Love him or hate him, David Luiz is arguably one of the greatest Brazilian defenders to play in the Premier League. Much of Luiz's best football came while playing for Chelsea in two separate spells.

Luiz arrived at the London in 2011 as a replacement for fellow Brazilian Alex as the latter struggled with injuries. The ball-playing centre-back proved to be a revelation at Chelsea as they won their first-ever Champions League title in his debut season.

Europa League and FA Cup triumphs followed him in the next two seasons before he moved to PSG in 2014 for a then world-record transfer fee for a defender.

His second spell at Chelsea was equally as trophy-laden as the first. Luiz returned to England in 2016 and won his first Premier League title in the season. The error-prone defender won his second FA Cup and Europa League trophy in the next two seasons before moving to Arsenal in 2019.

The Brazilian's risk-taking playing style may not be for everyone but it's hard to forget the impact he had on the Chelsea team. Luiz left the Blues after making close to 250 appearances and scoring 18 goals in six-and-half seasons across two spells at the club.

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#2 Ramires

Who can forget the FA Cup opening goal against Liverpool

Ramires was part of one of Chelsea's most successful periods in their history. The industrious midfielder arrived at the club during the summer of 2010 and was a perfect fit for the Blues.

His hard work ethic and tireless display made him a fan-favourite at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian's late runs and positional acumen provided a headache for the opposition. He was one of the most underrated players for Chelsea during his time at the club.

In his first season, Ramires won the Champions League and the FA Cup. The next season saw him play a key role as Chelsea won the Europa League. The midfielder went on to win the Premier League and League Cup in the next two seasons before moving to Jiangsu Suning in 2016.

Ramires spent five-and-a-half seasons at the club and scored 33 goals in 246 appearances for the Blues.

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#1 Willian

One of the greatest Brazilian to play in the league

The new Arsenal winger is one of the greatest ever Brazilians to grace the Premier League. Willian joined the Blues in 2013 after rejecting cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the umpteenth minute. Spurs' loss proved to be Chelsea's gain as the Brazilian became one of the best wingers in the last decade.

Fleet-footed with many skills and a hardworking mentality, he was a fan favourite at the club. His explosive runs down the wings were one of the regular sights during a Chelsea match.

In seven seasons, Willian made 339 appearances and scored 63 goals, including a set of world-class freekicks, for the club. During this period, the Brazilian won two Premier Leagues, FA Cup, League Cup and the Europa League.

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