John Obi Mikel Beats John Terry, Mason Mount to Prestigious Premier League Milestone for Chelsea

• John Obi Mikel has been recognized as the youngest centurion for Chelsea in the English Premier League
• The former Super Eagles captain reached 100 caps for the Blues earlier than club legend, John Terry and young starlet, Mason Mount
• Mikel Obi joined Chelsea in the summer of 2006 after a transfer tussle with Manchester United that saw the Nigerian initially sign for the Red Devils

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel’s impact at Chelsea is still being celebrated years after departing the Stamford Bridge.

The 35-year-old has been recognized by the Blues as the youngest player to make 100 appearances for Chelsea in the English Premier League.

According to a report via News Premises, the Nigerian reached the milestone when he started for Chelsea in their 2-0 win over Arsenal on February 7, 2010, at age 22 years and 291 days.

Mikel topped the list ahead of several Chelsea legends, including former captain John Terry and new sensation, Mason Mount.

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John Terry is second on the list, made his 100th appearance a month beyond turning 23, while Mason Mount achieved his at 23 years and 100 days.

At Chelsea, Mikel John Obi won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in a successful football career.

Peter Crouch apologizes to Mikel

Meanwhile, former England international, Peter Crouch finally apologized to John Obi Mikel, 14 years after almost injuring the Nigerian midfielder.

According to Soccernet, Crouch admitted his tackle on Mikel, although difficult to accept at the time, felt like “three red cards” when he sees it again.

Both players had clashed in a Carling Cup game when Chelsea defeated Liverpool and Mikel had put up an impressive display in midfield for the Blues, much to the annoyance of Peter Crouch.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Nigerian football legend, Mikel John Obi, on Friday, 22 April, turns 35, and soccer fraternities in the world have been celebrating the former Chelsea star due to his achievement in football.

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Although the former Super Eagles captain is still playing active football, there are some incredible players who have shared the same dressing rooms with Mikel years back.

While playing in the Premier League, Mikel John Obi was rated as one of the best midfielders in the English topflight and the Nigerian is even a proud winner of the title.