EA Sports' FIFA 22 TOTY was revealed today, but many Chelsea fans on social media were left confused by Antonio Rudiger and Edouard Mendy's absence.
2021 was an outstanding year for both Mendy and Rudiger, with the duo playing a vital role in Chelsea's UEFA Champions League and Super Cup success. One of the first decisions made by Thomas Tuchel on his arrival at the Blues was to bring Antonio Rudiger back into the starting XI as a regular, and the German was one of the world's best defenders in 2021.
Mendy joined Chelsea in the summer of 2020, and the 'keeper has been one of the Blues' most important players since, keeping 21 clean sheets during 2021.