(MENAFN-IANS) London, March 25 (IANS) The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, widely considered the left-back in Premier League history, has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
The former England international, widely regarded as the most productive left-back in Premier League history, won 3 league titles in a 15-season career at Arsenal and Chelsea, combining attacking prowess with formidable defensive qualities to become one of the best defenders in the competition. . deja Vu.
Cole, the 22nd player and manager, the eighth former Arsenal player and the fourth Chelsea player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He was part of Arsenal’s record-breaking ‘Invincibles’ team, which went unbeaten in the 2003/04 season. He has made 385 Premier League appearances in total, contributed 147 blank sheets, scored 15 goals and provided 31 assists, according to the Premier League. website.
“They revere me to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It’s a lesson in humility and achievement that will be rewarded at the end of his career. I followed my 20-year career just looking to do my best and be smart enough. You take it day in and day out and game after game. When you’re a kid you never dream of any of this and you just do it for the love of football,” Cole said in a statement.
“I’ve played for fantastic clubs with amazing fans. Winning trophies with my formative club, Arsenal, and Chelsea are incredible memories that will stay with me.
“It’s emotional because a lot of work has been done and being alongside Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand, I’m privileged to be in their company,” he added.
He was part of an Arsenal side that won the league title in 2001/02 as part of a domestic double, and two seasons later featured in 32 of the 38 games we went unbeaten in the league campaign.
Cole joined Chelsea in 2006, where he would go on to win the league in 2009/10, before moving on to Roma, LA Galaxy and Derby County. He also represented England 107 times in thirteen years.
His time at Chelsea also saw Cole win a record seventh FA Cup winner’s medal (four at Chelsea) and play a key role in our first Champions League triumph in 2012.
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