John Terry scored against Stoke City on Monday night…
John Terry has started talk that he could become the highest scoring defender in Premier League history after scoring in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Stoke City on Monday night.
His goalscoring is especially impressive considering that he has never been a set piece taker for the Stamford Bridge outfit.
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However, where does he come amongst the highest scoring defenders in Premier League history?
5) William Gallas, Chelsea/Arsenal/Tottenham Hotspur – 25 goals
The centre-back moved between several London rivals, but always seemed to grab a goal to make himself surprisingly high on this list. He is the second highest non-penalty taker here as well.
4) Leighton Baines, Wigan Athletic/Everton – 26 goals
Here is the player who could well overtake Terry and the others in the near future. Taking almost all set pieces for the Toffees since Mikel Arteta left the club, Baines has stormed up this table.
He missed a penalty for the first ever time against Manchester United this season.
3) Ian Harte, Leeds United/Sunderland/Reading – 28 goals
A very similar player to Baines with his cultured left peg helping him to many goals from dead ball situations. Now playing for Bournemouth and topping the Championship.
2) John Terry, Chelsea – 35 goals
Captain, leader, legend, the Blues man is loved at Stamford Bridge for more than just his goals but they don’t half help. He is the highest placed player to have never had any set piece duties during his career.
1) David Unsworth, Everton/West Ham United/Portsmouth/Sheffield United/Wigan Athletic – 38 goals
An Everton hero and now coach at the club, Unsworth played for a number of Premier League teams. He smashed in penalties and free kicks wherever he went.