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John Terry has had 21 defensive partners in the heart of Chelsea's backline... and here's what happened to them after playing alongside the Stamford Bridge captain...                                                                                                                         

Of the many numbers swirling around John Terry this week, one of the best to illustrate his wonderful longevity is the 21 partners he has had in the centre of Chelsea's defence.

On one end of the spectrum, he has partnered World Cup winners. On the other, he was infrequently joined by Winston Bogarde, who once said: 'I may be one of the worst buys in the history of the Premiership but I don't care.' There was also a player sent down for supplying drugs

 with the 2010 Premier League title, has had 21 partners at the heart of Cheslea's defence

Terry (pictured left in 1998) signed a new one-year contract this week that will put him on £150,000 per week

Terry lifts the Premier League trophy after winning it in 2010 and the 34-year-old still has time for more yet

 

Alex (at Chelsea between 2004-2012) - played alongside Terry 94 times

The Brazil international spent eight years at Chelsea from 2004 and played alongside Terry 94 times. But he never truly established himself in the team and handed in a transfer request in 2012, ahead of a move to PSG. 

He later said: 'I had problems at the time with one person, who was Andre Villas-Boas, but not with the club.' 

Currently at AC Milan. 

Chelsea's Alex (left) celebrates with team-mate Terry during a Premier League game in October 2010

Tal Ben Haim (2007-2008) - played alongside Terry 11 times

Joined on a Bosman in 2007 and lasted just one season, playing alongside Terry only 11 times. 

Shortly before leaving he became tangled in a bitter public argument with Avram Grant, saying in an interview: 'If I knew Avram Grant was going to be the coach I would have signed for another club. 

'It was Jose Mourinho who brought me here and no one except he and I know the conversation we had. While Jose was the coach I played most of the games and people who know me know that I would not have come here to be a reserve. I knew nothing good would come for me with Grant as Chelsea coach.'

Grant responded: 'I don't think Jose promised Ben Haim he will play before John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho or Alex.' 

Currently at Charlton.

Terry is consoled by Tal Ben Haim following defeat in the Champions League final in May 2008

Winston Bogarde (2000-2004) - played alongside Terry six times

Oh dear. Won the Champions League with Ajax and La Liga at Barcelona but flopped spectacularly at Chelsea. Played six games alongside Terry in a four-year stint and earned an estimated £10m. By the end of his spell, in 2004, he was commuting from Amsterdam to train with the junior sides. 

Reported to have said: 'This world is about money, so when you are offered those millions you take them. I may be one of the worst buys in the history of the Premiership but I don't care.' 

Retired now and had his £3.2m home repossessed in 2011. Recently applied for the Oldham managerial position. 

Winston Bogarde made nine appearances in the Premier League between 2000 and 2004 before retiring

Bogarde (right) flopped spectacularly at Chelsea but played with Terry on six occasions 

Khalid Boulahrouz (2006-2008) - played alongside Terry 16 times

For a man nicknamed 'The Cannibal' his Chelsea career wasn't nearly so exciting. 

Had one meaningful season at the club, playing 16 times alongside Terry, but was always intended to serve as cover after joining for £8.5m. 

Currently at Feyenoord. 

Khalid Boulahrouz played for Chelsea between 2006 and 2008 but made just 13 Premier League appearances

Terry speaks with Boulahrouz as the man nicknamed 'The Cannibal' is sent off by referee Alan Wiley

Jeffrey Bruma (2009-2013) - played alongside Terry seven times

Brought into the Chelsea youth system at 15 with big things expected. But having failed to make the grade was sold in 2013 to PSV, albeit with a buy-back option. Played seven times alongside Terry. 

Jeffrey Bruma of Chelsea pictured ahead of their Champions League match with MSK Zilina in 2010

Chelsea's Bruma and Terry pictured during a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge

Gary Cahill (2012-NOW) - played alongside Terry 93 times and counting

One of the most solid partnerships Terry has had at Stamford Bridge. Joined in 2012 for a bargain £7m and has played alongside Terry 93 times and counting. 

Terry said last year: 'People think that you get thrown in and it happens immediately, it doesn't. You understand each other's games better and better, day-in, day-out, in training. I've got to say Gaz is just getting better and better game by game, and he'll be here for many years.' 

Terry and Gary Cahill celebrate scoring at Wembley during the Capital One Cup final in March

Ricardo Carvalho (2004-2010) - played alongside Terry 158 times

A wonderful partnership that yielded three Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the League Cup twice. The foundation on which Jose Mourinho's success was built. 

Played 158 times with Terry – arguably his best partnership.

Chelsea's veteran captain Terry celebrates a win with defensive partner Ricardo Carvalho

Marcel Desailly (1998-2004) - played alongside Terry 96 times

An iconic World Cup winner who had a profound effect on Terry. They played together 96 times and Terry said: 'Growing up with the likes of Michael Duberry, Frank Leboeuf and Marcel Desailly definitely improved my game.' 

Marcel Desailly and Terry celebrate victory in the Premier League against Fulham 

Michael Duberry (1993-1999) - played alongside Terry six times

Played alongside Terry just six times, but along with Desailly and Frank Leboeuf was instrumental in his career. Took extra interest in his progress before leaving in 1999, when Terry had yet to fully establish himself in the first team. 

Terry said of Duberry: 'He had the time to talk to a 17-year-old who was trying to learn his trade. I wanted to stay out there after sessions and improve on what I was told.'

Michael Duberry played alongside Terry just six times between 1993 and 1999 for Chelsea

William Gallas (2001-2006) - played alongside Terry 187 times

Another dominant figure in many Chelsea sides. Played 187 times with Terry and straddled the pre and post Roman Abramovich eras. Often used at right back but his partnership with Terry once included a run of 16 games without conceding.

Retired last year. 

Terry and William Gallas pictured at Stamford Bridge during their Premier League match with West Ham

Jes Hogh (1999-2001) - played alongside Terry four times

A stalwart of the Danish national side with 57 caps to his name, Hogh arrived at Chelsea as an understudy to Desailly and Lebouef, soon overtaken in the pecking order by Terry.

Having turned out 17 times for the Blues, injury forced him to retire in 2001. 

Jes Hogh played four games alongside Terry before retired from football in 2001

Robert Huth (2002-2006) - played alongside Terry 50 times

A solid player who has gone on to have an excellent Premier League career. But found himself in one of the toughest centre-half queues in football when he arrived at Chelsea in 2002. 

Made his debut at 17 and would play 50 games alongside Terry, but never had more than 16 Premier League games in a season. 

Currently on loan at Leicester from Stoke. 

Robert Huth scored for Chelsea in the FA Cup against Birminham and celebrated with Terry (pictured)

Branislav Ivanovic (2008-NOW) - played alongside Terry 232 times and counting

A magnificent full-back who has been used in the middle. Has reached 232 games alongside Terry and still going. 

Terry hugs Branislav Ivanovic (right) while David Luiz (left) celebrates with the Stamford Bridge crowd

Terry and Ivanovic pictured together during a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge

Tomas Kalas (2010-NOW) - played alongside Terry one time

A 21-year-old prospect who is currently in the cycle of loan moves. Playing at Middlesbrough at present, having lined up next to Terry once. 

Terry's former defensive partner Tomas Kalas pictured for Chelsea in April 2011 in Manchester 

Kalas (centre, right), a 21-year-old prospect currently in the cycle of loan moves, battles with Terry in training

Joel Kitamirike (2001-2004) - played alongside Terry one time

A Ugandan-born Blues youth player, he played one just match for Chelsea, at Hapoel Tel Aviv aged 17, when half the team refused to travel because of a security threat. 

Left Stamford Bridge in 2004 before being sentenced to 20 months imprisonment in 2008 for supplying and possessing Class A drugs.

Joel Kitamirike never appeared in the Premier League but made one appearance aged 17, playing in a UEFA Cup tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv, when several players did not travel to Israel because of a security threat

Bernard Lambourde (1997-2001) - played alongside Terry 10 times

A fringe player largely before Terry's time. Spent four years at the club from 1997 and played next to Terry 10 times.

Wound up ending his career in Saudi Arabia in 2003. 

Bernard Lambourde keeps his eyes on the ball during a Premier League game in 2000 with Arsenal

Frank Leboeuf (1996-2001) - played alongside Terry 21 times

A World Cup winner turned actor. Played only 21 games next to Terry but was influential in his development. 

More recently he played the role of a French resistance leader in World War Two. Impresses in his brief dialogue but his role ends rather abruptly. 

Frank Leboeuf played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2001 and partnered Terry in defence

David Luiz (2011-2014) - played alongside Terry 80 times

The Playstation man made Chelsea a fortune when he was sold to PSG last year and he gave them an even greater headache in the Champions League this season. 

Played 80 games next to Terry and was perhaps more different in style to Terry than any of his other partners. 

Terry and Luiz, sold for £50million to Paris Saint-Germain, pictured after a win over Manchester City

Luiz and Terry were close during their time together at Chelsea before he swapped England for France

Michael Mancienne (2006-2011) - played alongside Terry five times

Another youngster that couldn't quite breakthrough and follow Terry from academy to first-team regular. He first joined the club in 1995, aged seven, and stayed until 2011 but managed fewer than 10 first-team games. He played alongside Terry only five times. 

Currently at Nottingham Forest. 

Terry walks out for training with Michael Mancienne (left) and Ashley Cole (right) back in the day

Emerson Thome (1999-2000) - played alongside Terry two times

Played only one season at Chelsea, 1999-2000, but could not dislodge Desailly and Lebouef. Two games alongside Terry and ended his career in Japan in 2003.

The now retired Emerson Thome made just 21 appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea

Kurt Zouma (2014-NOW) - played alongside Terry 15 times and counting

A promising and versatile talent, having broken into the Chelsea side this season under Jose Mourinho. Signed from Saint-Etienne last year and now in the France squad, Zouma is only 20 but has already played 15 times alongside Terry.

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Cahill (from left to right), Terry and Kurt Zouma celebrate victory in the Capital One cup final in March