Club captains in the Premier League don't have to be the best players - leadership qualities are key. Each captain's individual ability, leadership qualities, team success, availability, and experience were considered in the ranking. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Aston Villa's John McGinn are the two standout captains in the Premier League right now.
The Premier League is filled with incredible players, but every team needs one man who will stand above the rest and lead his team to glory. Being club captain is not an easy task, requiring dedication, passion, composure and a fair dose of natural ability, too. To be selected as club captain, you don't necessarily have to be the best player at your club.
That said, a few of the captains in this division are definitely among the best players in the Premier League . Some may simply be the longest-serving player at their respective club and have been rewarded for their loyalty by being handed the armband, while others are newer to the role of captain, but excel nonetheless. With all that in mind, all 20 Premier League captains for the 2024/25 season have been ranked from worst to best, based on the factors below.
The 20 teams competing in the Premier League this season have all played their first games, but where might they finish in the table? Individual ability and contributions Leadership qualities Team success Availability for team Experience in the role Club Captain Captain since Arsenal Martin Odegaard July 2022 Aston Villa.
