JOHN TERRY
Chelsea to the core and a true hero to the fans, John is the most successful captain in Chelsea history, he is skipper of his country and in many eyes, he's the best central defender currently in action.
As brave as they come and a superb reader of the game, sound technique and distribution make him more than just a defenders' defender.
Born in east London, John has been with Chelsea since the age of 14 when he was initially a medium-build midfielder. Filling in as youth team center-back one day due to a lack of alternatives, he has never looked back, aided by a rapid growth in physical stature.
With the Carling Cup also lifted, John became one of only four Chelsea captains to lead the club to major honours and he more than played his part on the pitch in 2004/5 with a succession of world class displays and eight crucial goals.
He was voted PFA Player of the Year by his fellow professionals, the first Chelsea winner of the accolade.
Chelsea's first homegrown to be capped by England since Ray Wilkins in the mid 70s has now proudly become our first England skipper of the professional age.
