5 of the best English centre-backs of the Premier League era

#2 John Terry (Chelsea)

Terry was the leader and go-to-guy at Chelsea for many years

"Captain, Leader, Legend". When these words are uttered at Stamford Bridge, it can only be in reference to one man; John Terry.

The Blues' history has been forever altered by the arrival of Roman Abramovich and his billions. This has helped the West Londoners go from Premier League also-rans to one of the leading clubs in world football.

However, a local lad and hero has come to become the biggest symbol of this Golden Age for Chelsea. Originally a West Ham youth player, Terry made the short journey to join the Blues in 1998. It was a move that yielded great benefits for player and club.

A no-nonsense defender in the style of the great English defenders of old; Bobby Moore, Terry Butcher and co. He was a great tackler, brilliant in the air, scored a lot of goals (41) and was also very good at organizing the backline.

Helped by the long line of continental managers he worked with at Stamford Bridge, he developed his reading of the game and his passing to a higher standard than the average English centre-back.

He won 17 trophies during his time with the Blues and will always be fondly remembered by the KTBFFH (Keep The Blue Flag Flying High) faithful.