Oldest players to have played for Chelsea in the Premier League since 2000

Much of Chelsea's success in the Premier League has come since the start of the 2000s, winning five league titles in this period.

The longevity of Chelsea's players has been a key factor in their success this century, with some of the Blues' greatest servants playing well into their 30s.

We take a look at the top 10 oldest players to have played for Chelsea in the Premier League since 2000.

Oldest players to have played for Chelsea in the Premier League since 2000

• Mark Schwarzer - 41 years 07 months 05 days
• Thiago Silva - 39 years 07 months 27 days
• Willy Caballero - 38 years 11 months 29 days
• Didier Drogba - 37 years 02 months 13 days
• Gianfranco Zola - 36 years 10 months 06 days
• John Terry - 36 years 05 months 14 days
• Ed de Goey - 36 years 15 days
• Frank Lampard - 35 years 10 months 14 days
• Hilario - 35 years 10 months 06 days
• Marcel Desailly - 35 years 07 months 18 days

Ellis Statham

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