The Serbian defender is one of the most appreciated and admired players in the Premier League and not only at Stamford Bridge. Ivanovic has impressed the audiences and also the managers and opponents who see the 30 year old as a top performer. After Pires told the press that the defender is probably the best in Europe, it is time for some in-house praise to hit the press. According to the Guardian, Jose Mourinho had more positive things to say about Ivanovic who won Chelsea the game against Villa.

Ivanovic has all it takes to be the ultimate defender. He is strong in the tackle, has pace, is powerful in the air, he passes well plus he can score timely goals – quite the package really. He is aggressive and also very much team oriented. Terry went as far as calling him a warrior after the Capital One Cup match where he was injured and continued playing despite having a boot filled with blood.

Mourinho recently stated that Ivanovic is probably one of the best signings Chelsea have ever made. He is right there with Hazard and Drogba who have and will dominate Stamford Bridge for a while. With his contract set to expire in 2016, the Serbian is expected to get a well-deserved extension. He has been with the club for 8 years and is likely to stay at least two more years in London.