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Top (ten) 10 Youngest Captains In Football History ever
In football, being captain means respect and duty, and the person who holds that position is the heartbeat of the team both on and off the field. Captains are usually experienced professionals who are picked because they are good leaders. It is very rare for a young player to take on such an important role.
But Kylian Mbappé made news when he was named captain of the French national team after Hugo Lloris retired. He was still very young. Even though it was closely looked at, Mbappé’s hiring is part of a trend in football where young players are given big leadership roles.
Today, we’re going to look back at the past of football to find the top 10 youngest captains who led their teams with honor despite being underage.
10. Neymar (Brazil) 21 Years Old: Neymar’s promotion to manager at age 21 for Brazil showed how talented and leadership-worthy he is, even though he has yet to win a lot of trophies in his career.
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9. Cesc Fabregas – (Spurs) 21 Years Old: Fabregas was made captain of Arsenal when he was only 21 years old, which showed how mature and influential he was in leading the team through a time of change under Arsene Wenger.
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8. Francesco Totti (Roma) 21 years old: Totti’s 18-year reign as Roma’s captain was a model of loyalty and commitment, leading the team through both successes and setbacks.
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Seventh: Aaron Ramsey (Wales) 20 Years Old: Ramsey’s short time as Wales’ captain when he was 20 showed how much he was learning to lead, setting the stage for future services to both club and country in his early career.
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Sixth: Fernando Torres (Athletico Madrid) 19 Years Old: Torres’ early role as captain of Atletico Madrid showed how good a leader he could be. This set the stage for a great career full of memorable moments.
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5. Jude Bellingham – 19 Years Old: Bellingham was recently named Dortmund’s captain at the age of 19. This shows that he is becoming a better leader and having more impact on the field, which is a good sign for his future.
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4. Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) 19 Years Old: Vieira’s rise to become Arsenal’s captain at age 19 showed how naturally strong he was as a leader, and he made a huge impact on the club’s golden era with his unmatched achievements.
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3. Matthias De Ligt (Ajax) – 19 Years Old: De Ligt’s historic leadership role as captain of Ajax at age 19 showed how poised and mature he was for his age, solidifying his image as one of football’s most promising young players.
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2. Ruben Neves (Porto) 18 Years Old: Neves’ early role as captain at Porto at age 18 showed how calm and smart he was in a technical sense, setting the stage for a great career in the highest levels of football.
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1. Mahdou Sakho (PSG) – 17 Years Old: Sakho’s unmatched leadership and toughness were shown when he became captain of PSG at age 17. He set a new bar for young football leaders.
These amazing people, no matter what age, broke down barriers and left an indelible mark on football history with their unwavering dedication, love, and leadership.
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