10 Best Players Who Played For Both Chelsea And West Ham
6. Scott Parker
At the start of the Roman Abramovich era, the west Londoners secured the signing of Parker from London neighbours Charlton Athletic in 2004.
During his two seasons with the Blues, he struggled to secure regular first-team football due to the presence of Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele and Tiago. He left Chelsea in 2006 to join Newcastle.
Parker spent two seasons with the Magpies before signing for West Ham, becoming a firm fans’ favourite across his four seasons with the Hammers. His performances for the Irons saw him break into the England side. He was also named West Ham’s Player of the Year in three consecutive campaigns between 2009 and 2011.
5. Carlton Cole
Carlton Cole started his career with Chelsea in 2001, making his professional debut in April 2002. He was never able to crack the first-team spot at Stamford Bridge. He was loaned out to three different teams during his time with Chelsea. Overall, he played 34 games for blues before leaving the club in 2006 to join West Ham.
With West Ham, he made a name for himself. He was released by West Ham in 2013 only to be re-signed several months later, and the club released him for a second time in May 2015. Over the nine years with the Hammers, he played 293 matches and scored 67 goals for the club.
4. George Hilsdon
George Richard Hilsdon began his career at West Ham United, making his debut in the 1903–04 season. His brother Jack Hilsdon also played for West Ham at this time.
Newly established Chelsea signed on a free transfer in 1906, on a £4 weekly salary. He netted 108 times in 164 appearances and is currently Chelsea’s tenth highest ever goalscorer.
After his six-season stint at Stamford Bridge, Hilsdon returned to West Ham, scoring 24 league goals in 69 matches. He was deployed to the Western Front during World War I, however, his playing career was cut short due to mustard gas exposure.