13. John Terry
Loved by Chelsea and disliked by pretty much everyone else, regardless of what you think of John Terry on a personal level one cannot question his achievements as a player. He has captained England for five years and Chelsea for 11, winning 78 caps for his country and approaching 700 games for Chelsea. One of the best central defenders of his generation, Terry’s positioning and leadership skills have made him a world class center-half.
He is the most successful captain in Chelsea history and has won 16 trophies with the club, including four Premier League titles and was named UEFA Best Defender in 2005, 2008 and 2009.
12. Eric Cantona
Recently described by Sir Alex Ferguson as one of only four world class players the Scot ever worked with, Eric Cantona is often regarded as the spark that ignited Manchester United’s Premier League dominance under Ferguson. The enigmatic forward earned cult status at Old Trafford for his flamboyant style of play and exceptional technique.
He scored 82 goals in 185 games for the club over five seasons, and was even named their greatest ever player in one supporters poll. Cantona won four Premier League titles at Manchester United and was named the Premier League Overseas Player of the Decade.
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