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Quiz about Chelsea Internationals
Quiz about Chelsea Internationals

Chelsea Internationals Trivia Quiz


What international team did each of these players that played for Chelsea, make their international debuts for?

A multiple-choice quiz by papasmurf13. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
papasmurf13
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
303,468
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
932
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Question 1 of 10
1. Gianfranco Zola made his international debut for which country in 1991? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Ricardo Carvalho made his first appearance for what country at international level in 2003? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Didier Drogba played his first game for what international football team in 2002? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Michael Ballack played his first international game for what country in 1999? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Dan Petrescu played his first international game for which nation in 1989? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. For what country did Mark Hughes play his first international in 1984? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ruud Gullit played his first international game for which country on the 1st of September 1981? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Eider Gudjohnsen played his first game internationally for which country in 1996? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Michael Essien played his first game for which country in 2002? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Andy Townsend played his first game for what country in 1989? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Gianfranco Zola made his international debut for which country in 1991?

Answer: Italy

Gianfranco played his first game for Italy in 1991 against Norway. He missed a vital penalty against Germany in Euro 96, which meant that Italy would not progress from the group stages. He was voted as Chelsea's greatest player of all-time in 2003. He played for Napoli, Parma, and Cagliari amongst others in the Italian league.
2. Ricardo Carvalho made his first appearance for what country at international level in 2003?

Answer: Portugal

Ricardo played his first game for Portugal in October 2003 against Albania. He was part of the Porto team that won the champions league in 2004. He was also voted the best defender in the Champions League for that year.
3. Didier Drogba played his first game for what international football team in 2002?

Answer: Ivory Coast

Didier played his first international match for the Ivory Coast against South Africa on 8 September. He was famously sent off for Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final for slapping an opponent against Manchester United. United went on to win the game on penalties. Didier played for Marseilles in the French league before signing for Chelsea in 2004.
4. Michael Ballack played his first international game for what country in 1999?

Answer: Germany

Michael played his first game for Germany on the 28th of April, 1999, against Scotland. At the 2002 World Cup, Michael picked up a booking in the semi-final which meant he would be suspended for the final. He went on to score the winning goal in the semi. Germany lost in the final to Brazil. Michael was famed for wearing the number 13 shirt.

The German clubs he played for include Kaiserslautern, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich.
5. Dan Petrescu played his first international game for which nation in 1989?

Answer: Romania

Dan made his Romania debut in 1989 against Italy. He played in the 1994 World Cup in America, and Euro 96 in England also for his country. Dan's clubs included Steaua Bucharest in Romania, Genoa in Italy, and Sheffield Wednesday in England. Dan played for Chelsea between 1995 and 2000.
6. For what country did Mark Hughes play his first international in 1984?

Answer: Wales

Mark actually scored the winning goal on his international debut for Wales against England in 1984. He played for Chelsea between 1995 and 1998, and went on to manage the Welsh international team also. Other clubs he played for include Manchester United in England, Barcelona in Spain, and Bayern Munich in Germany on loan.
7. Ruud Gullit played his first international game for which country on the 1st of September 1981?

Answer: The Netherlands

Ruud played his first game for the Dutch National Team on his 19th birthday against Switzerland in 1981. He went on to captain the Dutch to victory at Euro 88 in Germany. He also went on to manage Chelsea at the end of his playing career. The clubs that he played for include PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord in the Dutch league, and AC Milan and Sampdoria in the Italian league.
8. Eider Gudjohnsen played his first game internationally for which country in 1996?

Answer: Iceland

Eider played for Bolton Wanderers in England, Barcelona in Spain, and Psv Eindhoven in The Netherlands. Eider became the first player ever to be a substitute for their own father at international level. He played for Chelsea between 2001 and 2006.
9. Michael Essien played his first game for which country in 2002?

Answer: Ghana

Michael played his first game for Ghana at the 2002 African Cup of Nations in a scoreless draw against Morocco. He played for both Lyon and Bastia in the French league.
10. Andy Townsend played his first game for what country in 1989?

Answer: Republic of Ireland

Andy's first international match for Ireland was against France on the 7th of February, 1989. Andy played for Chelsea from 1990 to 1993, and scored 12 goals in 138 appearances. Andy also went on to become a television pundit after his playing days ended.
Source: Author papasmurf13

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