Captain. Leader. Legend: John Terry looks back on all 15 trophies of his Chelsea career

To celebrate his 45th birthday, Chelsea legend John Terry has shared his personal memories of each of the 15 major trophies he lifted during his iconic career at Stamford Bridge.

Terry — who joined the club at just 14 years old — went on to make 717 appearances, score 67 goals, and write his name into Chelsea history as the club’s most successful captain. With five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League, and the Europa League, every major honour found its way into his hands.

Below is a trophy-by-trophy journey, told through the words and memories of Captain Leader Legend himself.

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1999/2000 – The First Taste: FA Cup

Terry’s first piece of silverware came early. While on loan at Nottingham Forest, he travelled back to Chelsea every Wednesday to train and stay on Vialli’s radar.
The commitment paid off — he made the matchday squad for the final at the old Wembley, the last ever played there.

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2004/05 – The Beginning of an Era: League Cup & Premier League

After five years without a trophy, José Mourinho arrived — and everything changed.

Mourinho targeted the League Cup as a statement of intent, defeating Liverpool in the final.
Terry said the win lit a fire inside the squad:

“Once we had our first taste of success, there was no turning back.”

Later that season came Chelsea’s first Premier League title, with Mourinho naming Terry captain instantly:

“He pushed all my buttons and got the best out of me.”

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2005–2010 – The Golden Years

2005/06 – Premier League

A second straight title felt like a “relief” for Terry, cementing Chelsea’s dominance.

2006/07 – League Cup & FA Cup

The League Cup final was unforgettable — Terry was knocked unconscious, woke up in the ambulance, and demanded to return to the stadium to celebrate.
The FA Cup win at the new Wembley gave him the rare honour of winning at both stadiums.

2009/10 – Historic Double under Ancelotti

Chelsea won the Premier League and FA Cup, scoring a record 103 league goals.
Terry calls Carlo Ancelotti:

“The best manager I ever had for man-management.”

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2011/12 – The Miracle in Munich: Champions League

The greatest moment of all.

Terry was suspended for the final but describes the victory as the club’s ultimate triumph against all odds:

“I think we probably shouldn’t have won that game in Munich… but we did!”

He fondly recalls Didier Drogba’s equaliser and his winning penalty:

“What a way for him to leave — and then he still came back!”

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2014–2017 – The Final Chapters

2014/15 – League Cup & Premier League

Terry played every single minute of the Premier League season — only the second captain ever to achieve that in a title-winning season. A personal career highlight.

2016/17 – The Last Dance: Premier League

His fifth Premier League title — more than any captain in history.

“I’m proud I stayed at the top despite the best centre-backs coming and going.”

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John Terry’s legacy is unmatched. At 45 years old, he remains the symbol of Chelsea’s rise from underdogs to European giants — a captain who lifted everything, and a legend who will never be forgotten at Stamford Bridge.