The 3 most improved Chelsea players of 2016

David Luiz

He may not have been at Chelsea all year, but David Luiz looks like a completely different player to the one that left Stamford Bridge back in 2014.

The Brazilian international was never renowned for his defensive ability, and was actually often criticised for his ill-discipline when playing at the back, but there were signs that he was beginning to improve defensively at Paris Saint-Germain at the start of the year.

And, since coming back to West London, Luiz has become the most important defender in the Chelsea side.

His role in the middle of the back three is integral in keeping the defence solid and organised, and the 29-year-old now looks like a proper Premier League defender.

Conte has placed great responsibility on the Brazilian, and he has improved wholesome under the Italian’s influence.