A fascinating career has befallen John Terry. A loyal servant to Chelsea, Terry made 510 appearances and scored 42 goals in a nineteen-year stint at the London-based club. Terry captained the team through the most successful spell in the team's history. In addition, he won 78 England caps, scoring six goals in nine years of international football. Playing as a centre-back in the heart of the Chelsea backline - Terry was instrumental in the club's rise from underachievers to serial winners.
1997, a year before Terry made his Chelsea debut, Chelsea had won five major trophies. In stark contrast, Chelsea won their 28th trophy in Terry's final season, in 2017. Terry is considered one of the most iconic players in Chelsea's history. Having played for the club for almost the entirety of his career, come through the academy, and helped lead the team to unprecedented success - he is held in the highest regard at Stamford Bridge.
Terry made his Chelsea debut in 1998, and the following season he was part of their FA Cup winning team in 1999-2000. He became a mainstay in the team in 2001 as he became the Player of the Year. Ranieri handed him the captain's armband for the first time in the 2003-04 season in Desailly's absence before Mourinho made him captain when he took over in 2004-05
Terry retained the captain's armband for the rest of his career. He won five FA Cups, one Champions League, one Europa League and won his fifth Premier League trophy in his last ever game for Chelsea. After displaying incredible leadership for close to two decades with the club, Terry moved on to Aston Villa in the Championship, leading the team to a Play-Off final against Fulham. He has since taken the role of Assistant Coach of Aston Villa. Alongside his extraordinary commitment at club level, Terry provided fearless leadership, drive, determination and a desire to improve at international level with England. John Terry has established himself as an inspirational football speaker over the years. Now he features regularly at corporate events and within the media as a pundit and speaker, capable of motivating and entertaining any crowd.
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