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Chelsea FC: Top 10 Strikers Of All Time

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Some claim that Chelsea have no history, but to the contrary, Stamford Bridge has been a home to many splendid players, and currently houses several trophies. The Blues have also had some world-class front men join their ranks over the years. Here's my list of the top 10 strikers to ever play for Chelsea.

10. Eidur Gudjohnsen

Eidur Gudjohnsen
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10. Eidur Gudjohnsen

Eidur Gudjohnsen
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The Icelandic forward played his best football at Chelsea. He moved from Bolton in 2000 and spent six years with the Blues. Gudjohnsen formed a deadly partnership with fellow striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, giving Chelsea a formidable strike force. He had a lovely eye for goal, but he was also known for his wonderful ball control and passing ability. He left for Barcelona in 2006, but he will always be fondly remembered by Chelsea fans.

9. Tore Andre Flo

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9. Tore Andre Flo

Tore Andre Flo
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Tore Andre Flo was Chelsea's super sub. The Norwegian forward made the most of his chances while at Chelsea, and he was nothing short of prolific. He scored 15 goals in his debut season, helping Chelsea win the League Cup and the Cup Winner's Cup, but he fell victim to a rotation policy the following campaign. Flo scored 50 goals for the Blues in 163 appearances, with 69 of those appearances coming as a sub.

8. Jimmy Floyd HasselBaink

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8. Jimmy Floyd HasselBaink

Jimmy Floyd HasselBaink
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink enjoyed a stellar career at Chelsea. Joining from Atletico Madrid in 2000, his impact was immediate. He scored 23 goals in 35 league appearances during his first season, winning the Golden Boot. His second season was a mirror of the first as he scored another 23 in 35. The striker led Chelsea in scoring during three of his four years at the club. Hasselbaink scored a total of 87 goals in 165 appearances for the Blues.

7. Kerry Dixon

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7. Kerry Dixon

Kerry Dixon
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Dixon was a gifted forward: quick, tall and strong in the air. He joined Chelsea after spending three seasons with Reading. He hit the ground running, scoring a brace on his debut. He would add 32 more that season to win the Second Division title for the Blues to secure promotion. Dixon scored an impressive 70 goals during his first two seasons, and ended his Chelsea career with 193 goals in 420 appearances.

6. Gianfranco Zola

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6. Gianfranco Zola

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Gianfranco Zola was an absolute wonder. He is the most exciting player to ever wear the blue of Chelsea. Zola teamed up with the Blues in 1996, and played an integral part in their resurgence. Chelsea went on to win the FA Cup that season. He was known for his pace, trickery and creativity. Zola scored 80 goals in 240 appearances, and he was voted Chelsea's best ever player by Chelsea fans in 2003.

5. Peter Osgood

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5. Peter Osgood

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'The King of Stamford Bridge' joined Chelsea as a youth, making his debut at 17. He scored two goals in that match, and would score 30 goals in 20 games for the youth team. It was no surprise when he became a first-team regular. Ossie scored 150 goals in 380 games for Chelsea. He won the FA Cup, League Cup, and scored against Real Madrid to win the European Cup Winner's Cup. He left for Southampton, but would return to Chelsea after four seasons.

4. Roy Bentley

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4. Roy Bentley

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Bentley joined Chelsea in during the second half of the 1947-48 season. He got off to a rough start, only scoring three goals in his first four months. However, his form would pick up from there. He scored 23 goals in his first full season for Chelsea, leading the team in scoring. In 1954, Bentley captained the side to League Cup victory, scoring 21 goals in the process. He is tied at fifth with Peter Osgood on the all-time scoring list (150).

3. Bobby Tambling

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3. Bobby Tambling

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Bobby Tambling began his Chelsea career as a 15-year-old. He made his debut at 17, scoring in a 3-2 victory over West Ham. Tambling was pure talent, finding the net quite often for the Blues. He would set a record of 202 goals in only 370 appearances, and he was Chelsea's top scorer for 47 years until Frank Lampard came along. Tambling still holds the club record of most league goals (167).

2. Jimmy Greaves

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2. Jimmy Greaves

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No one has scored more in English top-flight football than Jimmy Greaves (357 goals). The striker made his Chelsea debut at 17 and went on to score an amazing 124 goals in only 157 appearances for the club. He also scored 44 goals for England. As the country's third-highest scorer, he has scored the most hat tricks for England (six). Greaves was blessed with wonderful goal-scoring ability. He also later scored 220 goals for rival club Tottenham.

1. Didier Drogba

1. Didier Drogba
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1. Didier Drogba

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Didier Drogba is Chelsea's best striker ever. Not only because of his goals (157), but because of the success he has brought to the club. The Ivorian has led Chelsea to three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups. No Chelsea fan will ever forget his Champions League trophy-winning penalty in Munich. Drogba was voted Chelsea's best ever player in 2012. Fortunately, his Chelsea story isn't over.

Lou Flavius is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @LouFlavius , “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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