About John Terry
John George Terry, an English professional football coach and former player, was born on December 7, 1980. His estimated net worth is $14 million. John Terry divides opinion in the English game like few other players do. Some people view him as a stalwart for club and country, a player who is unwaveringly committed to the team, and the prototypical English center back who will risk his life in desperate tackles. On the other hand, his detractors criticize his lack of speed, sporadic defensive slip-ups, and strong-arm strategies that frequently stray from the rules of the game.
Quick Facts:
- Name: John George Terry
- Nationality: English
- Date and Place of Birth: December 7, 1980 in London, England
- Position: Defender
- Current Club: Chelsea (Premier League)
- Previous Clubs: Nottingham Forest (2000, loan)
Despite his controversy, he is still a superb player. Of course, there was the controversy surrounding his relationship with ex-partner of England teammate Wayne Bridge in the beginning of 2010, which led coach Fabio Capello to remove him from the captaincy, according to The Guardian. But a little over a year later, he was reinstated.
Initial Years
Terry was a teenager when he joined Senrab, a team that included future English football stars Sol Campbell, Jermain Defoe, and Ledley King.
At the age of 14, he enrolled in Chelsea’s academy and played in midfield for the young team and reserves. He was transferred to defense because the youth squad was lacking on central defenders, and he never looked back. All of this after riding in David Beckham‘s car to a trial at Manchester United only to decline the Red Devils.
Before turning 18 on October 28, 1998, Terry made his League Cup debut for Chelsea against Aston Villa, and by Christmas 2000, he was a fixture in the lineup. This came after a brief loan at Nottingham Forest, when he appeared in six games.
Terry routinely partnered with French World Cup champion Marcel Desailly because he was keen to pick his brain. Terry led the team as captain for the first time in 2004. He also helped the Blues to the FA Cup final, where they lost to Arsenal 2-0.
Achievements Under Mourinho
Claudio Ranieri, one of soccer’s nearly men, oversaw the setback. Despite years of managing, Ranieri has only ever won the domestic cup in Italy and Spain. After Desailly retired, Jose Mourinho took over and appointed Terry as captain.
Chelsea experienced an exceptional run of success under the Portuguese coach, as Terry led Chelsea to their first league championship since 1955 in 2005 and the season after. He calls winning the 2005 League Cup, his first title in the senior level, “my best feeling in football”
Terry hasn’t had much success in Europe, despite winning the FA Cup twice (in 2007 and 2009, respectively, under Guus Hiddink).
Terry always strikes a pitiful figure when Chelsea is eliminated from the Champions League, but never more so than when the Blues reached the 2008 final. After a 1-1 draw, the game moved into a penalty shootout. If Terry had made the penalty kick, Chelsea would have won the European Championship, but he fell, the ball struck the post, and United went on to win. Terry has yet to cast those demons out.
Terry’s ability to lead is undeniable, and he has played a significant role in the team throughout the years, refusing to let player discontent harm Chelsea’s cause.
In the 2009–10 season, he led the Blues to a Premier League and FA Cup double, and he is still important for both club and nation.
Worldwide Career
Terry played nine times for the under-21s before making his England debut in 2003 against Serbia and Montenegro.
At Euro 2004, where England lost to Portugal on penalties in the quarterfinals, he played with Rio Ferdinand. After taking Michael Owen’s place against Poland, he led the Three Lions for the first time in a World Cup qualification game.
Following his participation in the 2006 World Cup, where England was once again eliminated by the Portuguese in the quarterfinals, Terry was appointed captain by Steve McClaren in August of the same year as England started their unsuccessful bid to make the European Championships.
Terry’s goal in a 1-1 draw with Brazil in June 2007 marked the first goal at the brand-new Wembley Stadium. In the 2010 World Cup qualifications against Ukraine, he scored his first professional goal.
Team of the Decade
Terry renewed his one-year contract with the Blues on May 13. Terry led Chelsea for the 500th time on October 18, 2014. Terry and five other Chelsea teammates were selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year on April 26. Terry was selected in December 2019 as a member of Chelsea’s team of the decade by the club’s supporters. John Terry’s net worth is projected to be $14 million as of 2023.
