Frank Lampard

A former skipper of West Ham United's youth team, Frank Lampard was placed in a difficult position with the departure of his father (assistant manager Frank senior) and uncle (manager Harry Redknapp) so decided to sever his links with the club by joining Chelsea for £11million in the summer of 2001.

At Chelsea, he developed into the complete midfield player and became arguably the best player of his type in his era.

His contract at Chelsea was extended to June 2009 in July 2004, to June 2013 in August 2008 and to June 2014 in May 2013.

With his two goals against Aston Villa on 11 May 2013, he became the London club's all-time leading scorer by overtaking Bobby Tambling's 202-goal record.

He was included in England's 2014 World Cup squad.

On 24 July 2014, it was reported that Frank had signed a two-year contract with New York City FC to commence ahead of the 2015 MLS season.

New York's 'parent' club Manchester City announced on 3 August 2014 that he had joined them on a six-month deal ending in January 2015.

It was initially reported as a loan but further reports emerged in December 2014 that that it was a short-term contract as a free agent, so his MLS contract to start until the end of his stay in Manchester.

At the same time, it was announced that his contract with City had been extended until the end of the English season so missing the start of the 2015 MLS season.