John Terry and Andy Cole have been honored as the latest additions to the Premier League Hall of Fame, joining a prestigious list of footballing legends.
Terry, a stalwart defender, spent the majority of his illustrious career as the captain of Chelsea, earning numerous accolades, including five Premier League titles. Cole, on the other hand, etched his name in history as the EPL’s fourth-highest goal scorer, netting an impressive total of 187 goals.
Both players, revered for their exceptional contributions to the game, were selected from a pool of 15 former Premier League stars. Terry’s legacy as one of the finest central defenders of his generation is matched by Cole’s reputation as one of the most lethal strikers, whose goal-scoring prowess remains unmatched.
Terry’s journey from Chelsea’s youth ranks to lifting 17 major trophies, including the coveted UEFA Champions League and FA Cup, is widely celebrated. Meanwhile, Cole’s impressive career saw him shine for clubs like Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Manchester United, where he played a pivotal role in securing the 1998-99 treble.
Having graced the pitches of top-flight English football, both Terry and Cole will be honored at a special event in London, where their remarkable achievements will be celebrated.
Premier League Hall of Fame list
- Alan Shearer (2021)
- Thierry Henry (2021)
- Eric Cantona (2021)
- Roy Keane (2021)
- David Beckham (2021)
- Dennis Bergkamp (2021)
- Frank Lampard (2021)
- Steven Gerrard (2021)
- Patrick Vieira (2022)
- Wayne Rooney (2022)
- Ian Wright (2022)
- Peter Schmeichel (2022)
- Paul Scholes (2022)
- Didier Drogba (2022)
- Vincent Kompany (2022)
- Sergio Aguero (2022)
- Sir Alex Ferguson (2023)
- Arsene Wenger (2023)
- Rio Ferdinand (2023)
- Petr Cech (2023)
- Tony Adams (2023)
- Ashley Cole (2024)
- John Terry (2024)
- Andy Cole (2024)