The Premier League has been incredibly fortunate to have witnessed some of the greatest captains in football history.
Ask anyone for their ten greatest captains and the list would be different every time.
In this thread, we shall be having a debate about the best Premier league captain of all time. Join the discussion and share your opinion on this topic.
Roy Keane captained Manchester United during their highly successful period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Under his leadership, Manchester United won numerous Premier League titles, including three consecutive championships from 1998 to 2001. Keane was known for his fierce determination, exceptional leadership skills, and ability to drive his team forward on the pitch. Keane captained Manchester United during their dominant period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for Ball Sports Pro his exceptional leadership skills, determination, and drive on the field.
Roy Keane was undoubtedly one of the best captains of all-time if not the best. Other successful captains in Premier League history include:
John Terry (Chelsea)
Alan Shearer (Newcastle United)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Patrick Vieira (Arsenal)
Tony Adams (Arsenal)
Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
Roy Keane won 17 trophies at Manchester United, including the treble in 1999.
Premier League appearances: 366
Goals: 39
Clubs: Nottingham Forest, Manchester United
Premier League titles: Seven
Ian Wright: “I loved Roy Keane. He was captain for so many years when Manchester United were absolutely dominating. He is exactly what you need as a captain. He wasn’t someone everybody liked, but you don’t need to like the captain. He led - and what it means on the pitch is what it is all about.”
John Terry is Chelsea’s most successful captain, winning 17 trophies including five Premier League titles
Premier League appearances: 492
Goals: 41
Clubs: Chelsea
Premier League titles: Five
Shearer: “He was everything you wanted in a captain. He had the respect of managers, fans and players. He wasn’t liked by other fans, but it didn’t affect him - it probably spurred him on if anything, and he delivered.”
Steven Gerrard is the only footballer to score in an FA Cup final, a League Cup final, a Uefa Cup final and a Champions League final, winning on each occasion
Premier League appearances: 504
Goals: 120
Clubs: Liverpool
Premier League titles: None
Alan Shearer: “Look at his appearances, more than 500 in the Premier League, and what he gave to that football club and what that football club meant to him. He did it every year, week in, week out.”
Tony Adams spent his entire career at Arsenal, winning 13 major trophies between 1983 and 2002.
Premier League appearances: 255
Goals: 12
Clubs: Arsenal
Premier League titles: Two
Shearer: “He was the best centre-half I played against in the English game. A great leader and organiser. That back four that he played in was relentless and incredibly tough to play against.”
Patrick Vieira captained Arsenal during their ‘Invincibles’ season of 2003-04 when they went the entire Premier League season unbeaten.
Premier League appearances: 307
Goals: 31
Clubs: Arsenal, Manchester City
Premier League titles: Three
Shearer: “Vieira was horrible to play against, in a nice way. He could play if he wanted to play, but if you wanted to have a fight or be physical with him, he was as hard as they come.”
Vincent Kompany left Manchester City in May 2019 after 11 seasons at Etihad Stadium
Premier League appearances: 265
Goals: 18
Clubs: Manchester City
Premier League titles: Four
Gary Lineker: “A captain has to be there at the big moments and there is no captain who was there for the big moments more than Vincent Kompany. Remember the goals he scored against Manchester United in 2012 and Leicester last season? Big-time - big moments and a big leader.”
Source: BBC Sport
