 Chelsea 's highest appearance @-@ maker is ex @-@ captain Ron Harris , who played in 795 competitive games for the club between 1961 and 1980 . The record for a Chelsea goalkeeper is held by Harris 's contemporary , Peter Bonetti , who made 729 appearances ( 1959 – 79 ) . With 103 caps ( 101 while at the club ) , Frank Lampard of England is Chelsea 's most capped international player . 
