15 Ex-Premier League players you didn't know were still active

15 Ex-Premier League players you didn’t know were still active

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Frank Lampard of Chelsea in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Stamford Bridge stadium on April 8, 2014 in London, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

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The engine that never stops

Arriving from Portugal side Benfica in the summer of 2010, Ramires had a tremendous impact on Chelsea’s midfield with his strong tackling and never give up attitude.

The Brazilian international aided Chelsea secure the 2012 Champions League glory with his master class display. Though he played significant games as a defensive midfielder, it was his play on the flank that made him a regular in North London.

His most memorable play for the Blues came in Camp Nou. With Chelsea trailing Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal, Ramires clamped onto a Frank Lampard through ball before his magisterial chip on Victor Valdes to put Chelsea back in front in the tie.

In 250 appearances for Chelsea, Ramires scored 34 goals, before departing for Chinese club Jiangsu Suning in January 2016.

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