Chelsea 16/17 — Conte's Champions: Full Squad & Ratings
Chelsea 2016/17 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Chelsea 2016/17 — Season Story
Antonio Conte's switch to a 3-4-3 after a chastening defeat at Arsenal transformed Chelsea's season, sparking a 13-match winning run that settled the title race well before spring. Eden Hazard was back to his brilliant best, Diego Costa bullied defences, and N'Golo Kanté ran midfield on his way to the PFA Player of the Year award.
In the 38-0 dataset the headline names are Eden Hazard (90 OVR), Thibaut Courtois (88) and N'Golo Kanté (88), and the 18-man squad averages 82.5 OVR — above the 44-squad pool average of 80.7. For drafters, treat it as a premium stop: almost any pick here improves your all-time XI. As a modern-era squad it reflects the deeper, more evenly rated squads of the recent Premier League.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Eden Hazard (90 OVR), Thibaut Courtois (88 OVR), N'Golo Kanté (88 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 82.5 OVR, which makes it one of the strongest squads in the 38-0 draft pool. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Thibaut Courtois | 88 | — |
| GK | Asmir Begović | 78 | — |
| RB | Branislav Ivanović | 77 | CB |
| RCB | César Azpilicueta | 86 | RB, CB |
| CB | David Luiz | 84 | CDM |
| CB | Kurt Zouma | 78 | RB |
| LCB | Gary Cahill | 83 | CB |
| RWB | Victor Moses | 80 | RW |
| LWB | Marcos Alonso | 82 | LB, LCB |
| CDM | N'Golo Kanté | 88 | CM |
| CDM | Nemanja Matić | 83 | CM |
| CDM | Nathaniel Chalobah | 74 | CM |
| CM | Cesc Fàbregas | 84 | CAM, CDM |
| RW | Willian | 83 | CAM, LW |
| RW | Pedro | 83 | LW, CAM |
| LW | Eden Hazard | 90 | CAM |
| ST | Diego Costa | 87 | — |
| ST | Michy Batshuayi | 77 | — |
Best XI — Chelsea 2016/17
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Thibaut Courtois 88 OVR
- RCB César Azpilicueta 86 OVR
- CB David Luiz 84 OVR
- LCB Gary Cahill 83 OVR
- CDM N'Golo Kanté 88 OVR
- CDM Nemanja Matić 83 OVR
- CM Cesc Fàbregas 84 OVR
- RW Willian 83 OVR
- RW Pedro 83 OVR
- LW Eden Hazard 90 OVR
- ST Diego Costa 87 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Chelsea 16/17 — Conte's Champions, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Chelsea's 2016/17 squad?
Eden Hazard (90 OVR), with Thibaut Courtois (88) and N'Golo Kanté (88) completing the core of the side.
What did Chelsea achieve in 2016/17?
Chelsea won the 2016/17 Premier League in Antonio Conte's first season, finishing with 93 points.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Chelsea 16/17 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.