Frank Lampard's career journey is one of the most impressive in the world of football. Here is a brief overview of his career as a player and also as a club manager.

As a Player:

1. West Ham United (1995-2001): Lampard started his professional career at West Ham United, the club where his father, Frank Lampard Sr., also played. Here, he showcased his potential as a talented midfielder.

2. Chelsea (2001-2014): In 2001, Lampard joined Chelsea, the club that would later become his home for over a decade. At Chelsea, he achieved remarkable success, helping the club win several titles, including three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, and one UEFA Champions League.

3. Manchester City (2014-2015): After leaving Chelsea, Lampard joined Manchester City for a temporary spell on loan before moving to the MLS club, New York City FC.

4. New York City FC (2015-2016): Lampard played for New York City FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) for two seasons before deciding to retire as a player in 2016.

As a Manager:

1. Derby County (2018-2019): After retiring as a player, Lampard transitioned to the world of management as the head coach of Derby County in 2018. Here, he made an impressive showing by taking Derby County to the play-off stage for promotion to the English Premier League, but they ultimately fell short, losing to Aston Villa.

2. Chelsea (2019-2021): In the summer of 2019, Lampard returned to Chelsea, this time as the head coach of the beloved club. He faced significant challenges due to transfer restrictions caused by FIFA sanctions, resulting in a transfer ban for two transfer windows. Despite that, he gave opportunities to young players to develop and successfully led Chelsea to finish in the top four of the Premier League and reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. However, after inconsistent results in his second season in charge, he was dismissed from his role as Chelsea manager in January 2021.

That concludes the brief career journey of Frank Lampard as a player and club manager. He remains one of the icons of English and Chelsea football, with significant dedication and contributions throughout his career.