Get up to speed with the 2021 Ballon d’Or winners Chelsea who secure the best club of the year award
The Ballon d’Or ceremony went down last night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in France where Chelsea FC won the best club of the year. It was a brand-new honor alongside the best striker of the year which was received by Robert Lewandowski. Meanwhile, Chelsea won the best club of the year award by performing exceptionally well in last year’s UEFA Champions League. They defeated Premier League Champions Manchester City in the final by a goal to nil.
The club of the year award goes to @ChelseaFC ! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/U1eyVwgqyB
— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) November 29, 2021
What Is The Club Of The Year Award, Its Criteria And Why Did Chelsea Win It
They are currently at the top of the Premier League table with Manchester City breathing down their necks. Chelsea’s success could be largely associated with the appointment of Thomas Tuchel in January 2021. Club legend Frank Lampard was dismissed by Roman Abramovich and Chelsea turned all their attention towards Ralf Rangnick as the interim manager. Rangnick rejected Chelsea’s offer who then approached Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel was delighted to be on board and provided quick results integrating big money players into the squad. These players were not able to adjust under Frank Lampard and fell down the pecking order under the Englishman. However, Tuchel’s arrival inspired many German players to step up their game and create opportunities for the club.
Ballon d’Or 2021 Club Of The Year Award Winner: Chelsea Players Nominated For The Ballon d’Or
Chelsea men’s team secured the UEFA Champions League last year and are currently at the top of the Premier League table. Many Chelsea players like Jorginho and N’Golo Kante were in marvelous forms and helped their team to Champions League glory. Meanwhile, Jorginho also helped Italy to the EURO 2020 final which they won in penalties against the host England. Have a look at the top 5 Chelsea players who were nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2021.
Ballon d’Or 2021 Chelsea Players Rankings And Points
| RANK | PLAYERS | POINTS |
| 1. | Jorginho | 460 |
| 2. | N’Golo Kante | 186 |
| 3. | Romelu Lukaku | 26 |
| 4. | Mason Mount | 7 |
| 5. | Cezar Azpilicueta | 0 |
Ballon d’Or Féminin: Chelsea Women’s Team
Chelsea women’s team reached the final of last year’s UEFA Champions League but eventually lost out to FC Barcelona. The team was in good shape and humiliated every opponent in their run to the final of the competition.
Chelsea Women, won a second consecutive Women Super League title and their third in four seasons while Emma Hayes’ side also successfully defended the League Cup they had won in 2020.
Chelsea’s foundation looks solid and they have the resources provided by Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich for better motivation. Have a look at the list of the top 5 women footballers who were nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2021.
| RANK | PLAYERS | POINTS |
| 1. | Sam Kerr | 46 |
| 2. | Pernille Harder | 33 |
| 3. | Jessie Fleming | 25 |
| 4. | Fran Kerby | 22 |
| 5. | Magdalena Eriksson | 20 |