Chelsea FC all-time records and honours: Complete list of trophies, players and club stats

By: Shawn
Chelsea Football Club, based in Fulham, London, and founded in 1905, has grown into one of the most successful and decorated football clubs in the world. With a storied legacy etched in both domestic and international football, Chelsea’s all-time records highlight their rise from a competitive English side to global powerhouse.

Explore Chelsea FC's all-time records, legendary players, historic trophies & stats. A full honours list & milestones from 1905 to today.
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Chelsea FC: Full List of Major Trophies Won

Domestic Titles:

• First Division / Premier League: 6
(1954–55, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, 2016–17)

• FA Cup: 8
(1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018)

• League Cup (EFL Cup): 5
(1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015)

• FA Community Shield: 4
(1955, 2000, 2005, 2009)

European & International Titles:

• UEFA Champions League: 2
(2011–12, 2020–21)

• UEFA Europa League: 2
(2012–13, 2018–19)

• UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 2
(1970–71, 1997–98)

• UEFA Super Cup: 2
(1998, 2021)

• UEFA Conference League: 1
(2024–25)

• FIFA Club World Cup: 1
(2021)

Chelsea are the only club to win all four major UEFA competitions, and the only London team to lift the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

Chelsea FC All-Time Player Records

• Most appearances (all comps): Ron Harris – 795 (1961–1980)

• Most goals (all comps): Frank Lampard – 211 (2001–2014)

• Most league goals: Bobby Tambling – 164

• Most goals in a season: Jimmy Greaves – 43 (1960–61)

• Youngest player: Ian Hamilton – 16 years, 138 days

• Oldest player: Mark Schwarzer – 41 years, 218 days

• Most international caps (as Chelsea player): Frank Lampard – 104 (England)

Notable Goal Scoring Records

• Most Premier League goals in one match: 4 (six times, including Cole Palmer in 2024)

• Most FA Cup goals in one match: George Hilsdon – 6

• Most hat-tricks: Jimmy Greaves – 13

• Most goals in a European match: Peter Osgood – 5

• Fastest goal: Keith Weller – 12 seconds

Goalkeeping & Defensive Excellence

• UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year (Cech x3, Mendy x1)

• Most clean sheets in PL season: Petr Čech – 24 (2004–05)

• Most appearances in UEFA competitions: John Terry – 124

Managerial Records

• Most successful manager: José Mourinho – 8 trophies

• Longest-serving manager: David Calderhead – 25 years

• Highest win % (min 10 games): Guus Hiddink – 74%

• FIFA & UEFA Awards: Thomas Tuchel (Best Coach 2021)

Club Records & Firsts

• Record win: 13–0 v Jeunesse Hautcharage (1971)

• Record PL win: 8–0 (twice)

• Record attendance: 105,826 v Real Madrid (Michigan, 2016)

• First match: v Stockport County (1905)

• First UCL match: v Skonto Riga (1999)

Individual Awards (Selected Highlights)

• PFA Player of the Year: Hazard, Terry, Kanté

• FWA Footballer of the Year: Lampard, Hazard, Kanté

• Premier League Golden Boot: Drogba (2), Hasselbaink, Anelka

• UEFA Player of the Year: Jorginho (2021)

• Cole Palmer: 2023–24 Young Player & Game Changer of the Season

Legacy of a Modern Giant

Chelsea FC’s all-time records underscore the club’s transformation into a true European force. From domestic dominance to European glory, legendary players, and memorable managers, Chelsea continues to carve its name in football history — with more records undoubtedly yet to be written.

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