It's clear to identify who the obvious heroes were for Chelsea in 2021.
Thomas Tuchel came in as new manager in January and fewer than six months later had delivered the Champions League trophy.
Midfielder Kai Havertz scored the only goal in the final victory over Manchester City, while N'Golo Kante's incredible display in the midfield saw him pick up the man of the match award in Porto.
But in the supporting cast there is a name that certainly those outside of Stamford Bridge will not recognise who was every bit as influential towards helping the Blues land their second Champions League prize.