Chelsea's iconic captain John Terry announced on Monday that he would leave Chelsea at the end of the season, while we all knew this day will come, it's always heartbreaking seeing a legend leave. From Terry's first league title with Chelsea to the penalty miss in Russia, these are the top ten defining moments of John Terry's footballing career so far.
10. Chelsea Debut
10. Chelsea Debut
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John Terry made his Chelsea Debut when he came on as a late substitute in a league cup tie against Aston Villa, the first of 713 appearances for Chelsea.
9. England Debut
In June 2003 John Terry came off the bench to win his first England cap in a friendly game against Sebia and Montenegro, a first of 78. Terry made his full debut two months later at Portman road in a game against croatia
8. First EPL Title
In may 2005 John Terry Captained Chelsea to their first title in the Premier League era, their first English title for over 50 years.
7. England Captaincy Debut
7. England Captaincy Debut
Terry captained succeded David Beckham as England captain when he captained the Three Lions for the first time in a game against Greece in August 2006.
6. Penalty Miss v Man Utd
In a rainy night at the Luzhniki stadium in Russia the honours were even after extra time so it came down to penalties, Cristiano Ronaldo's miss handed Chelsea and John Terry the opportunity for a first UEFA Champions league win, who was better placed to take the winning kick? John Terry stepped up and missed as Chelsea went on to lose the game on penalties.
5. The Wayne Bridge Show
In 2010 John Terry fell out with his friend and teammate Wayne Bridge over an alleged affair with the latter's girlfriend, Bridge chose not to shake John Terry's hand the next time Man City and Chelsea met. That row temporarily cost JT the England captaincy as he was stripped of it by Fabio Capello.
4. Anton Ferdinand Abuse
A racial abuse row with QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in 2011 prompted the former West Ham Player to ignore a handshake from John Terry the next time they met. This abuse row led to the permanent stripping of John Terry as captain of the national side.
3. Champions League Triumph
In 2012 John Terry finally led Chelsea to their first Champions league triumph, though he didn't feature in the game due to a red card picked up against Barcelona in the Semi finals John Terry was instrumental throughout the campaign.
2. Europa League Triumph
A dismal start to life in the Champions league campaign the following season meant that Chelsea had to do the boring business of the Europa league but they responded with strength as John Terry led the team to their first Europa League triumph.
1. The 500 Club
6. Penalty Miss v Man Utd
In a rainy night at the Luzhniki stadium in Russia the honours were even after extra time so it came down to penalties, Cristiano Ronaldo's miss handed Chelsea and John Terry the opportunity for a first UEFA Champions league win, who was better placed to take the winning kick? John Terry stepped up and missed as Chelsea went on to lose the game on penalties.
5. The Wayne Bridge Show
In 2010 John Terry fell out with his friend and teammate Wayne Bridge over an alleged affair with the latter's girlfriend, Bridge chose not to shake John Terry's hand the next time Man City and Chelsea met. That row temporarily cost JT the England captaincy as he was stripped of it by Fabio Capello.
4. Anton Ferdinand Abuse
A racial abuse row with QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in 2011 prompted the former West Ham Player to ignore a handshake from John Terry the next time they met. This abuse row led to the permanent stripping of John Terry as captain of the national side.
3. Champions League Triumph
In 2012 John Terry finally led Chelsea to their first Champions league triumph, though he didn't feature in the game due to a red card picked up against Barcelona in the Semi finals John Terry was instrumental throughout the campaign.
2. Europa League Triumph
A dismal start to life in the Champions league campaign the following season meant that Chelsea had to do the boring business of the Europa league but they responded with strength as John Terry led the team to their first Europa League triumph.
1. The 500 Club
John Terry has played 713 times for Chelsea, in 578 of those game he featured as the captain (more than any other Blues player), With Over 100 Champions league appearances JT is also one of Chelsea's three players with more than 700 games for the club and he is the highest scoring Premier League defender.
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