Former Chelsea captain, John Terry, has recently revealed his four toughest opponents in the Premier League. Among these formidable players, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney stands out as a "phenomenal" player who is somewhat underrated despite his hugely successful career.
While acknowledging the prowess of several players, Terry admitted that Arsenal icon Thierry Henry was the player he “feared the most”. This statement underscores Henry's exceptional skills and reputation in the football world.
Terry also named Manchester United’s legend Wayne Rooney as one of his toughest opponents. Despite being an incredibly successful player with a remarkable career at both Manchester United and England’s national team, Terry believes that Rooney is still somewhat underrated.
Terry named Rooney, Henry, Kane and Aguero in his list
During his tenure at Old Trafford, forward Wayne Rooney scored 253 goals in 559 appearances. This impressive record makes him the club’s all-time top scorer across all competitions. He surpassed Bobby Charlton's record when he scored his 250th goal against Stoke City during a match in January 2017.
John Terry, Former Chelsea captain, said:
“Thierry Henry was the best I came up against, the one I feared the most. Next has to be Wayne Rooney. He was a top, top player and what he achieved was incredible. I don’t know if it gets overlooked a little bit just how good Wayne was when he first broke into the England team.
“I remember playing against him in the Premier League and having him as a teammate in the England sessions. He was phenomenal.”
In addition to Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney, Terry named two other formidable adversaries - Sergio Aguero from Manchester City and former Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Both have proven themselves as challenging competitors on numerous occasions.
Both English stars dominated Premier League for years
Both John Terry and Wayne Rooney have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Rooney was one of eight inductees for the Hall of Fame back in 2022, which was only the second year after the Premier League started these awards.
Terry, on the other hand, was among this year’s nominees along with former Chelsea teammate Ashley Cole and ex-Manchester United striker Andrew Cole. This recognition is a testament to their significant contributions to football and their exceptional skills on field.
John Terry's revelation about his toughest opponents provides valuable insights into some of football’s greatest players. It also underscores Wayne Rooney's remarkable career and why he deserves more recognition as a "phenomenal" player.
