Didier Deschamps No 7

Once described by Eric Cantona as a "water carrier", we think Eric never realised it was vintage champagne he was carrying.

Didier is pure class, strong in the tackle, a excellant passer of the ball and has great positional sense always available to clear up on any loose ball in midfield.

He never gives the ball away and already seems to have a great understanding with Chris Sutton.

The French World Cup Captain has one everything in the game with Juventus as Captain, Champions League winners medal and everything else that can be won, he has achieved it all.

Joined Chelsea to win more things, such is his apetite for success and Im sure he would love to win a Premiership Champions medal in his first season in English football.

The way he settled into the team from the opening match against Sunderland, you would of thought he had been playing with the other  teamates in the Chelsea team for years , how quickly he settled proves that he is a "World Class " player.

"Is he the final piece of the jigsaw?, time will tell"

Born  Bayonne, France, 15-10-78

Height   5'7

Previous Clubs   Juventus, Marseille, Bordeaux

Signed   June 1999 for £3 Million

Chelsea Debut   Sunderland (H) 7-8-99