LEGENDARY STATUS
Frank Lampard receives Legends of Football award at charity’s event in London
Former Chelsea star and current Derby manager joins elite list of game's best thanks to latest accolade
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FRANK LAMPARD is considered a legend of football and that was confirmed this evening.
The Derby manager received Legends of Football's annual award for 2018 at a charity event at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
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Lampard becomes the 22nd winner of the award since its conception in 1997 and joins an elite list of past winners in the 'League of Legends'.
He said: "It’s a real honour for me to receive the Legends of Football award this year.
"Just seeing my name mentioned amongst those past winners is something to cherish."
Legends of Football said: "In 2018, Frank Lampard joins this list of outstanding footballers to receive this coveted badge of honour.
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"His outstanding career saw him win every possible domestic trophy as well as breaking numerous individual records.
"He fully deserves this honour and we can’t wait to celebrate an extraordinary career."
And he is in fine company as a recipient of the award.
Gerrard picked it up in 2017 while previous winners also include David Beckham, Pele, Sir Alex Ferguson and Lampard's uncle Harry Redknapp.
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Lampard won three Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League during his 13-year Chelsea career.
He was awarded an OBE in 2015, the year after he left Stamford Bridge to spend a season at Manchester City before finishing his career with MLS side New York City.
His 609 Premier League appearances place him third in the all-time list behind Gareth Barry and Ryan Giggs.
The midfielder bagged 177 goals in England's top flight from midfield and he sits fourth in the all-time list, 13 places ahead of the next highest-scoring midfielder, Steven Gerrard.
Frank Lampard dances on pitch with Derby County players and fans after they knock Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup
Legends of Football winners
1997: John Charles
1998: Sir Stanley Matthews
1999: Nat Lofthouse
2000: Brian Clough
2001: Sir Bobby Robson
2002: Sir Bobby Charlton
2003: Tony Adams
2004: Kenny Dalglish
2005: Sir Alex Ferguson
2006: Alan Shearer
2007: Teddy Sheringham
2008: Denis Law
2009: Harry Redknapp
2010: Eric Cantona
2011: Jose Mourinho
2012: The Premier League 500 Club
2013: Pele
2014: Ryan Giggs
2015: David Beckham
2016: The Premier League 100 Club
2017: Steven Gerrard
2018: Frank Lampard
Lampard is now in his first coaching role at the Rams, with the club just a point outside the Championship play-off places.
The night in London was headlined by The Who front man Roger Daltrey is in aid of Nordoff Robbins, an independent music therapy charity which seeks to help the lives of vulnerable and isolated people.
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