I was afraid of him — Chelsea legend John Terry reveals toughest ever opponent

I was afraid of him — Chelsea legend John Terry reveals toughest ever opponent

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:07 - 23.04.2024

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has named the only striker he was afraid of during his time in the Premier League.

John Terry has revealed a list of 4 opponents that made his life difficult during his time in the Premier League.

Terry was voted into the Premier League Hall of Fame on Monday, alongside Manchester United legend Andy Cole, where he joins former team-mate Ashley Cole as inductees in 2024. 

Terry enjoyed an amazing career at the highest level, spending his entire 19-year top-flight stint at Chelsea. 

During this time, the former England international came up against a plethora of Premier League forwards and revealed his four toughest opponents.

Terry calls Thierry Henry toughest ever opponent

He said: “Thierry Henry was the best I came up against, the one I feared the most.

Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry || Credit: Ace Football

“Next has to be Wayne Rooney. He was a top, top player and what he achieved was incredible.

"I’d also say Sergio Aguero or Harry Kane were difficult to come up against.”

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