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Where Did They Come From? Trivia Quiz

After Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea FC, he added many new players. But where did they come from? This quiz deals with the former clubs of Chelsea players who joined the 2003-04 squad.

A multiple-choice quiz by jgranade. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jgranade

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,570

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2002-03 season, Adrian Mutu was the leading goal scorer in Italy's Serie A. What team did he play for? Hint

Verona

Parma

Perugia

AC Milan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Frank Lampard has played for Chelsea and England. What Premier League club was he with before Chelsea? Hint

Arsenal

Fulham

Charlton Athletic

West Ham United

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Question 3 of 10

3. Emmanuel Petit moved from Barcelona to Chelsea in 2001. What other English Premier League team had he played for? Hint

Manchester United

Wolverhampton

Liverpool

Arsenal

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Question 4 of 10

4. From what club did Chelsea purchase Damien Duff? Hint

Bolton Wanderers

West Bromwich Albion

Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Graeme Le Saux was sent to Southampton to complete the tranfer to Chelsea of which English defensemen? Hint

Glen Johnson

Wayne Bridge

John Terry

Robert Huth

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of Chelsea's first signings after the Abramovich takeover was Glen Johnson from West Ham United. What other player did Chelsea purchase from West Ham in 2003? Hint

Joe Cole

David James

Paulo Di Canio

Geremi

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Question 7 of 10

7. After failing to sign Christian Vieri from Inter Milan, Chelsea instead signed his strike partner. Who is this world class striker? Hint

Hernan Crespo

Adrian Mutu

Claude Makelele

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

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Question 8 of 10

8. Claude Makelele had played for many clubs in his career. Which of the following was NOT one of them? Hint

Celta Vigo

Marseille

Real Madrid

Monaco

9. When Chelsea purchased Juan Sebastian Veron from Manchester United, manager Claudio Ranieri called Veron "the best midfielder in the world." How many goals did Veron score in 51 League appearances for Manchester United? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, Carlo Cudicini played for which 3rd division Italian team before being purchased by Chelsea? Hint

Reggio di Calabria

Como

Castel Di Sangro

Lecce

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2002-03 season, Adrian Mutu was the leading goal scorer in Italy's Serie A. What team did he play for?

Answer: Parma

Adrian Mutu scored 16 goals in league matches.

2. Frank Lampard has played for Chelsea and England. What Premier League club was he with before Chelsea?

Answer: West Ham United

Lampard scored 24 goals for West Ham from 1995 to 2001.

3. Emmanuel Petit moved from Barcelona to Chelsea in 2001. What other English Premier League team had he played for?

Answer: Arsenal

During his stay at Arsenal, Petit also won the World Cup with France in 1998.

4. From what club did Chelsea purchase Damien Duff?

Answer: Blackburn Rovers

The Irish Internation was one of Chelsea's first signings after Roman Abramovich's Russian Revolution at Stamford Bridge.

5. Graeme Le Saux was sent to Southampton to complete the tranfer to Chelsea of which English defensemen?

Answer: Wayne Bridge

Terry and Huth were already at Chelsea. Glen Johnsen was purchased from West Ham United.

6. One of Chelsea's first signings after the Abramovich takeover was Glen Johnson from West Ham United. What other player did Chelsea purchase from West Ham in 2003?

Answer: Joe Cole

David James remained at West Ham. Geremi, who played on loan at Middlesbrough in 2002-03, was purchased from Real Madrid.

7. After failing to sign Christian Vieri from Inter Milan, Chelsea instead signed his strike partner. Who is this world class striker?

Answer: Hernan Crespo

Crespo scored 9 Champions League goals for Inter in 2002-03.

8. Claude Makelele had played for many clubs in his career. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

Answer: Monaco

Chelsea purchased Makelele from Real Madrid in 2003. He had also played for Celta Vigo, Marseille, and Nantes.

Answer: 7

In 51 league games, Veron compiled 7 goals and 4 yellow cards. He scored in his first league game with Chelsea in a 2-1 win at Liverpool.

10. Widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, Carlo Cudicini played for which 3rd division Italian team before being purchased by Chelsea?

Answer: Castel Di Sangro

Cudicini played for Castel Di Sangro from 1997-1999. The club's rise to the second division (Serie B, 1996-97) was the subject of a book by Joe Mcinniss, The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro.

Source: Author jgranade

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