Arsenal Notable Captains – Pat Rice
Another legendary figure at Arsenal who is in the club’s top ten list of appearances made – 528. Pat Rice grew up in London and joined the club back in 1964 as an apprentice.
Soon after making his debut for the side in 1966 he on to earn his first cap for Northern Ireland. He established himself as a formidable right-back in the English top-flight and was awarded the captain’s armband in the 1976-77 season.
He won the League title once and led the club to the FA Cup trophy in 1979. After retiring from professional football, he came back to serve the club as their assistant manager for 6 years, alongside Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal Youngest Captain Ever – Terry Neill
It is a popular belief amongst most Arsenal fans that Cesc Fabregas is the club’s youngest captain ever. He is also favourite among Arsenal notable captains. However, to clear everyone’s misconception, Terry Neill is the Gunners’ youngest ever captain at 20 years and 102 days.
He officially took over as the club’s leader during the summer tour at the end of the 1961-62 campaign. The Daily Mirror even published a story on 14 August 1962 about the Northern Irishman’s new position at the Highbury.
Fabregas was 21 years and 204 days old when he had taken over from William Gallas following his embarrassment at Birmingham.
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