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5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard
Here are five facts about Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who announced on Monday he was leaving the club after 13 years.
Born: June 20, 1978 in Romford, London
He came through the youth ranks at West Ham United and after a loan spell at SwanseaCity, establishes himself as a mainstay of the Hammers' midfield from 1996 to 2001 under his uncle and manager Harry Redknapp. His father Frank Senior is Redknapp's assistant.
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5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard
Lampard made his England debut on Oct 10, 1999 and goes on to make 103 appearances, featuring in two World Cups, Euro 2004 and being selected a vice captain for the 2014 World Cup.
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5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard
He left West Ham acrimoniously for Chelsea in an 11 million pound ($18.4 million) move in 2001 and after a slow first two seasons, he becomes one of the best goalscoring midfielders in the world.
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5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard
He won the 2005 and 2006 Premier League titles with Chelsea under Jose Mourinho and the 2010 trophy under Carlo Ancelotti. Also helps the Blues lift the 2012 Champions League and 2013 Europa League as well as four FA Cups and two League Cups.
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5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard
Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer and goes on to net 211 goals in all competitions for the club.
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