Former Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira was named as the recipient of the special recognition award for this campaign from the club. At the end of the season awards from Chelsea, Ferreira received the award after having represented the club from 2004 to 2013. During this time, he won several trophies including Premier League and Champions League titles. After having retired 12 months ago, he has been working with the club in an ambassadorial role. He was brought to the club by Jose Mourinho in 2004 for a hefty fee of £ 13 million.
However, he has gone on to set new standards when it comes to professionalism during the latter stages of his career with the London outfit. Even though he was not one of the regular first-team players, Ferreira always kept himself fit and in the best condition possible. He was often demanded to play in a number of roles across the back four. During his time at the club, he made more than 200 appearances in all competitions. After receiving the award, Ferreira thanked his former teammates and the club for this award. He also said that he never thought of achieving so much with Chelsea when he joined the club.
Eden Hazard was announced that the club’s Player of the Year on the same night. “I feel so humbled. I can’t believe I have won this award. I spent nine great years at this club and I feel really happy. For me it was like a second home here, it was a big family. That’s why I am still living in London and I hope to be here for a long time,” said the former defender.
Meanwhile, Azpilicueta received the player’s player of the year award. The right back played in an unusual position – left back – for most of the season.
Ferreira Awarded Special Recognition
May 19, 2014
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Former Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira was named as the recipient of the special recognition award for this campaign from the club. At the end of the season awards from Chelsea, Ferreira received the award after having represented the club from 2004 to 2013. During this time, he won several trophies including Premier League and Champions League titles. After having retired 12 months ago, he has been working with the club in an ambassadorial role. He was brought to the club by Jose Mourinho in 2004 for a hefty fee of £ 13 million.
However, he has gone on to set new standards when it comes to professionalism during the latter stages of his career with the London outfit. Even though he was not one of the regular first-team players, Ferreira always kept himself fit and in the best condition possible. He was often demanded to play in a number of roles across the back four. During his time at the club, he made more than 200 appearances in all competitions. After receiving the award, Ferreira thanked his former teammates and the club for this award. He also said that he never thought of achieving so much with Chelsea when he joined the club.
Eden Hazard was announced that the club’s Player of the Year on the same night. “I feel so humbled. I can’t believe I have won this award. I spent nine great years at this club and I feel really happy. For me it was like a second home here, it was a big family. That’s why I am still living in London and I hope to be here for a long time,” said the former defender.
Meanwhile, Azpilicueta received the player’s player of the year award. The right back played in an unusual position – left back – for most of the season.