Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 7 December 1980
Place Of Birth: Barking, London, England
Playing Position: Centre Back
Current Club: Chelsea
Club Career: 1998– Chelsea
2000 → Nottingham Forest (loan)
International Career: England
Chelsea
In season 2001/02, Terry was handed the captaincy for the first time, in a League match against Charlton Athletic on 5 December 2001.
In season 2003-04, his performances led to him being handed the captain’s armband by manager Claudio Ranieri when Desailly was out of the side. He played well in the absence of the French international, establishing himself as a genuine contender for a first team slot and forming a strong defensive partnership with William Gallas.
Following Desailly’s retirement, new Chelsea manager José Mourinho chose Terry as his club captain, a choice which was positive throughout the 2004-05 season as Chelsea won the FA Premier League title in record-breaking fashion with the best defensive record in Football League history, the most clean sheets and the most points accrued.
Terry was voted Player of the Year by his fellow professionals in England and scored eight goals, including a late winner against FC Barcelona, in the UEFA Champions League. He was voted the best defender in the latter tournament. Read more
