Albert Ferrer No 17

" Chappie" as he is known is one of the bargains of the season, a cultured left back who is also usefull on forward runs, Albert is very strong in the tackle and always gives a 100% performance.After a shaky initial couple of games at the start of the season he has settled very well and has been ever present in the coveted left back position, anybody remember a certain Frank Sinclair in that position.

Born   Barcelona, Spain, 6-6-70

Height   5'6

Weight   12st 2

Previous Clubs   Barcelona, Tenerife (loan)

Signed  June 1998 for 2,200,000

Chelsea Debut   Coventry City (a) 15-8-98

League Debut   as above

International Caps   35 Spanish caps, 2 Spanish U21 caps, 6 Olympic appearences, 1 goal. Played in the 1994 (usa), 1998 (France) World Cup finals and was a unused squad member in the 1996 (England) European Championships