A brace against Aston Villa made Lampard a living Chelsea legend with the most goals scored in the club’s history. Moving to Chelsea from West Ham Club in 2001 for £11 million (~ VND 357.5 billion), a 12-year stint under the Blues shirt made Lampard a living legend of the club . At Stamford Bridge, “The Lungless Man” has won countless trophies with the London team as well as individual glory.
Currently, he holds a number of records such as 164 consecutive appearances in the Premier League starting XI, the second midfielder in Premier League history to score more than 100 goals, after Matthew Le Tissier . He is one of the best midfielders in the world with a second place in both FIFA Player of the Year and European Golden Ball polls in 2005. In the 2007-08 season, he was elected as the winner. Midfielder of the year of the European Cup of Nations.
Lampard is officially the top scorer in Chelsea history Recently, a brace against Aston Villa once again gave Lampard another record. He surpassed Bobby Tambling to become Chelsea’s all-time top scorer with 203 goals despite playing only in midfield. On this important occasion, let’s take a look at Frank Lampard ‘s inconsistencies through photos.
Young player Frank Lampard at the age of 19 when he was first called up to England Under-21s, December 1997.
He took a photo with Rio Ferdinand, another young player who grew up at West Ham during the England U21 training session in 1997.
In 2001, Lampard at the press conference to launch his new club, Chelsea for 11 million pounds (~ 357.5 billion VND).
Lampard took souvenir photos in the stands of Stamford Bridge Stadium, which is still attached to him until now.
In August 2001, Frankie made his debut for the Blues after being substituted in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the Premier League.
He received his first red card in a Chelsea shirt in the match against Tottenham a month later.
Also in September 2001, Lampard scored his first Chelsea goal in a UEFA Cup match against Levski Sofia.
Lampard’s first goal for the Three Lions, England’s 3-1 win over Croatia, August 2003.
In 2004, Lampard was honored to be nominated for the PFA Player of the Season award but then finished second, behind Arsenal’s Thierry Henry.
For the first time, the Chelsea midfielder enjoyed the feeling of playing an international tournament in the Three Lions shirt, against France at Euro 2004.
The important double he scored in the match against Bolton in 2005 brought Chelsea the title of the Premier League.
He and Chelsea celebrated the championship right at the opponent’s Reebok stadium after the match ended.
At the end of the last match after winning against Charlton with a score of 1-0, Frank Lampard and his new teammates lifted the championship trophy.
Lampard finished second in the two FIFA Player of the Year and European Golden Ball polls in 2005.
Long-range shots have become Lampard’s trademark. He scored a beautiful goal in the match against Everton in 2006.
Lampard and his teammates won the Premier League title for the second time in a row in 2006.
Lampard traveled to Germany for his first World Cup appearance with England in the summer of 2006.
Lampard scored a hat-trick against Macclesfield in the 2007 FA Cup.
Lampard became the eighth player to score more than 100 goals for Chelsea against Huddersfield in the FA Cup.
In 2008, the Chelsea midfielder sadly sent his mother to her final resting place because of the pneumonia she had.
A week after his mother’s funeral, Lampard scored an extra-time goal to help Chelsea beat Liverpool in the Champions League semi-finals.
He dedicated this goal to his late mother.
The disappointment of Lampard and his teammates after the defeat on the 11-meter mark against MU in the 2008 Champions League Final.
Lampard scored as Chelsea beat Everton in the 2008 FA Cup Final.
In the 2010 World Cup, Lampard was denied a controversial goal in the match against Germany.
He was extremely disappointed because if that goal had been recognized, England would not have been defeated by the Germans in that match.
In 2012, Lampard had his second Champions League Final against Bayern Munich. In the photo, he completed an 11-meter shot in a series of brainstorming matches with the opponent.
Lampard’s Chelsea reached the top of Europe after phenomenal performances in the 2012 Champions League.
Lampard celebrates his 500th Premier League appearance.
In his 500th Premier League match against Aston Villa, Lampard left his mark with a beautiful long shot.
Chelsea fans show affection for Lampard.
Lampard became the second-highest scorer in Chelsea history with a goal against Stoke City.
Lampard was an important highlight in the Three Lions’ victory over Brazil in a friendly match earlier this year.
Lampard hit 200 goals for Chelsea in the match against West Ham this season.
He dedicates his gratitude to the Chelsea fans.
The 201st goal was scored by Lampard in the match against Swansea.
Lampard scored twice in the match against Aston Villa last weekend to officially surpass the record of 202 goals of legendary Bobby Tambling.
From this point on, he officially became the player with the most goals in the history of the Blues.
