Frank Lampard XI

Frank Lampard XI

In a recent interview, Chelsea legend and now New York City midfielder, revealed his choice of the best eleven players playing the game.
5 Chelsea players feature in the Midfield maestro's team.

4-4-2: Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Vincent Kompany, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi.

Lampard describes, Petr Cech as the 'most complete goalkeeper'.

With Chelsea captain and Lampards' one the closest mate on pitch making the list. Ashley Cole who left for Roma also makes it to Lamps' team. These three sat besides each other in the dressing room, and John was quoted saying he misses the company of the two out gone legends who left for pastures new this season.

Serbian human tank, Ivanovic takes right-back spot. Chelsea legend Drogba is the last of the Chelsea player to make the Lampard team list.

Drogba, who scored 157 goals in his first spell at the Bridge, with Lampard hailing his feats as the 'greatest-ever player I played with.'

Bale, Ronaldo, Messi, Xavi and Iniesta make the rest of the side.

Lampard hails Messi as the best ever:

Describing Messi, Lampard said: 'For me he's the best player in the world and probably of all-time.

'He has everything and is a genius. Talent, skill, speed, I love to watch him and he's very difficult to play against.'