Ex-Chelsea star looks unrecognisable more than 20 years after lifting the FA Cup
Chelsea fans have been left stunned by an image of their former hero, 19 years after he left Stamford Bridge, though he still retains one of his most iconic features.
In 1997, the Blues were a completely different club. Having won their first major trophy in more than 20 years the season prior, the Stamford Bridge outfit set about crafting a team capable of winning the league title.
In came players who would leave a lasting legacy at the club. The likes of Celestine Babayaro, Graeme Le Saux, Gus Poyet and Tore Andre Flo were all snapped up ahead of the 1997-98 campaign under their exciting coach Ruud Gullit.
The other notable additional that summer was an experienced shot stopper from Eredivisie giants Feyenoord at a cost of £2.5million, which at the time made the Dutchman the most expensive goalkeeper in England.
Luckily for Chelsea, he turned out to be worth every penny as he made 179 appearances during a six-year stay in west London.
Blues fans would come to adore the 31-time Netherlands international Ed de Goey before he was unceremoniously usurped by another beloved figure, Carlo Cudicini.
But unlike the Italian, De Goey got his hands on major trophies as the Chelsea No1.
After winning a top-flight title and four Dutch Cups with Feyenoord, the then 31-year-old came straight into Gullit's side and formed a formidable back five that was later enhanced by the addition of World Cup winner Marcel Desailly in 1998.
De Goey made 43 appearances for Chelsea in his debut campaign. He averaged a little more than one goal-per-game conceded and made crucial saves as the Blues lifted both the League Cup and UEFA Cup Winners Cup.
He claimed his third major trophy at the end of the 1999-2000 season, however a particular De Goey
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