Which 12 Europeans (non-UK) won Chelsea FC’s Player of the Year Award?

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around...

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Last updated: 16 May 2026

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The 12 Europeans (non-UK) who won Chelsea FC’s Player of the Year Award are:

Petar Borota (1979–80)
Ken Monkou (1993–94)
Andy Townsend (1994–95)
Erland Johnsen (1994–95)
Ruud Gullit (1995–96)
Gianfranco Zola (1998–99, 2002–03)
Carlo Cudicini (2001–02)
Petr Čech (2004–05, 2010–11)
Juan Mata (2011–12, 2012–13)
Eden Hazard (2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17)
N’Golo Kanté (2017–18)
Mateo Kovačić (2022–23)

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Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking football encyclopaedia, known for his extensive trivia knowledge. He oversees the site's editorial direction and leads its data-driven coverage, including the World Cup 2026 predictions tracker, turning raw numbers into the trends and forecasts behind the headlines. Find Paul on X and LinkedIn.