John Terry is a retired English professional footballer, best known for his time as a central defender with Chelsea FC. Born on December 7, 1980, in Barking, London, he joined Chelsea's youth academy at a young age and made his first-team debut in 1998. Over his career, he became a key player for the club, winning numerous titles, including five Premier League championships and the UEFA Champions League. Terry also had a significant international career, earning 78 caps for the England national team from 2003 to 2012. He served as the team's captain and participated in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. After leaving Chelsea in 2017, he played for Aston Villa before retiring from professional football.