The CAPTAIN, the LEADER, the LEGEND! John Terry was the most dominant centre-back in Premier League history. The Chelsea skipper led from the front, threw his body on the line for every single challenge, and was the heart and soul of Chelsea's golden era. When John Terry was on the pitch, Chelsea's defense was a FORTRESS!
Career Highlights
- Won 5 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League trophy as Chelsea's captain — the club's greatest ever defender
- Named PFA Player of the Year in 2005 — a rare honor for a centre-back in the modern game
- Made over 700 appearances for Chelsea — the most in the club's history
- His aerial ability was extraordinary — he won more headers than almost any defender in PL history
- Earned 78 caps for England and captained the national team for several years
The Verdict
Terry was the ultimate warrior. He would head the ball, block the shot, make the tackle, and then organize his entire defense — all in the same passage of play. Chelsea's greatest captain and arguably the best centre-back the Premier League has ever seen!
Tomorrow: #22 — Stay tuned for the next defensive legend!
