Chelsea legends and rivals together on all-time best XI from London clubs
Taking our cue from The London Football Awards and Willow Foundation, here is our all-time post-war London XI. Any player with at least 200 appearances for a London club is eligible – even Gunners and Spurs.
Arguably the footballing capital of the world, London has seen players so enamoured with the capital they want to remain there, no matter what. Not even club loyalty or the wrath of their fans can come between them and the place they call home. Our all-time London XI features players who have not only excelled in their position but many who have also featured for multiple London clubs.
Coming up with a selection of just eleven players from the wealth of talent across London’s 13 major clubs has been no picnic in the park. With the introduction of a plethora of formations in the modern era of the game, finding the right fit, for the right player, in the right position complicates matters further. To keep it simple, this XI would play in a classic 4-4-2 formation.