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John Terry
John George Terry is an English professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He was previously captain of Chelsea, the England national team and Aston Villa. He is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation, as well as one of the best English and Premier League defenders ever.
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Born 7 December 1980 · Q83456
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2026· 7 entries
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Public attention spiked: 15,156 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.7× the usual 1,977, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 19,829 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10× the usual 1,977, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 10,910 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.5× the usual 1,977, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 6,300 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 1,977, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Captain. Leader. Far-right sympathiser. Terry joins ranks of football’s radicalised | Jonathan Liew
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2024· 3 entries
Won award: Premier League Hall of Fame (2024).
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Won Premier League Hall of Fame (2024).
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Terry was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame
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2022· 2 entries
The Guardian: John Terry: captain, leader, legend … and head coach of Ape Kids Club FC | Barney Ronay
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The Guardian: John Terry removes Premier League trophy on NFTs after legal intervention
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2021· 3 entries
The Guardian: John Terry set for return to Chelsea as academy coaching consultant
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The Guardian: John Terry leaves Aston Villa to focus on becoming a manager
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The Guardian: John Terry lined up to help England's Rugby League World Cup preparations
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2020· 1 entry
The Guardian: May I have a word about… when John Terry got too big for his boots | Jonathan Bouquet
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2019· 4 entries
The Guardian: Frank Lampard and John Terry double act ‘never an option’ at Chelsea
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The Guardian: Football rumours: John Terry to take over at Newcastle United?
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The Guardian: Aston Villa’s John Terry plans future in management ‘in the long run’
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The Guardian: John Terry in running for the managerial post at Middlesbrough
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2018· 3 entries
The Guardian: Dean Smith says John Terry will be an asset not a threat at Aston Villa
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The Guardian: Dean Smith appointed Aston Villa manager with John Terry as assistant
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The Guardian: John Terry announces retirement from playing amid Aston Villa links
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2017· 5 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2016–17).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2016–17).
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (2017–2018) — 32 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Aston Villa in 2017.
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Became the first ever player to captain a team to the Premier League title on five occasions
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2016· 2 entries
Terry paid the £1,600 funeral costs for an eight-year-old Chelsea fan with leukaemia who died after an unsuccessful bone marrow transplantation
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In 2016, Terry paid the £1,600 funeral costs for an eight-year-old Chelsea fan with leukaemia who died after an unsuccessful bone marrow transplantation.
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2015· 5 entries
Won award: Alan Hardaker Trophy (2015).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2014–15).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2014–15).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2014–15).
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However, while Redknapp and Carragher have both noted that Terry was also capable of playing long balls with either foot, despite being naturally right–footed, a trait which Sam Wallace and Tom Sheen of The Independent a
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2013· 1 entry
Won: UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2012–13).
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2012· 2 entries
Won: UEFA Champions League with Chelsea (2011–12).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2011–12).
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2011· 3 entries
Terry ranked third in pass accuracy among players who attempted over 1,000 passes, completing 91
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Terry was the world's third best passer for players with over 1,000 passes, with a 91
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And 2014 respectively, with the latter describing Terry as "an exceptionally two-footed footballer," who "will show off a range of passing with either foot
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2010· 3 entries
Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2009–10).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2009–10).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2009–10).
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2009· 9 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2009).
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Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (2008-2009).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2008–09).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2009).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2008–09).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2008–09).
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Won award: UEFA Club Defender of the Year (2009).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2009).
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Terry was investigated by Chelsea and the FA for allegedly taking money from an undercover reporter for a private tour of Chelsea's training ground
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2008· 5 entries
Won award: UEFA Club Defender of the Year (2008).
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Runner-up: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2007–08).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Chelsea (2007–08).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2007–08).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2008).
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2007· 7 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (2006-2007).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2007).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2006–07).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2006–07).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Century (1997–2007) (2007).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2006–07).
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Became the first captain to lift the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium in Chelsea's 1–0 win over Manchester United, and also the first player to score an international goal there, scoring a header in England's 1–1 dra
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2006· 6 entries
Won award: Chelsea Player of the Year (2005–06).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2005–06).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2005–06).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2005–06).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2006).
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On 18 May 2006, Terry and Toni had twins, a boy and a girl.
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2005· 14 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2005).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2004–05).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2005).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2005).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2004–05).
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Won award: Alan Hardaker Trophy (2005).
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Won award: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2004–05).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2004–05).
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Won award: UEFA Club Defender of the Year (2005).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2004–05).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2004–05).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (January 2005).
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During a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Poland, Terry wore England's captain armband, replacing Michael Owen as captain after the latter was substituted
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2008 and 2009, PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005, and was included in the FIFPro World XI for five consecutive seasons, from 2005 to 2009
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2004· 1 entry
Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2003–04).
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2003· 1 entry
Played for England men's national association football team (2003–2012) — 78 appearances, 6 goals.
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2002· 2 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2001–02).
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Terry was involved in an altercation with a bouncer at a West London nightclub with Chelsea teammate Jody Morris and Wimbledon's Des Byrne, which led to him being charged with assault and affray
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2001· 1 entry
Won award: Chelsea Player of the Year (2000–01).
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2000· 7 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (1999-2000).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (1999–2000).
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Joined Nottingham F. in 2000.
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To build up his first-team experience and was the subject of interest from both Forest manager David Platt and Huddersfield Town manager Steve Bruce
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (2000–2002) — 9 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Chelsea in 2000.
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Played for Nottingham Forest F.C. (2000–2000) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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1998· 1 entry
Played for Chelsea F.C. (1998–2017) — 492 appearances, 41 goals.
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1995· 1 entry
Joined Chelsea in 1995.
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1991· 1 entry
Joined West Ham in 1991.
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1980· 1 entry
Born 1980-12-07.
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