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#3 Aaron Ramsdale
Not everyone thought Arsenal were in their right mind when they paid around £28 million to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United last summer. Fans of the club wanted to see them move onwards and upwards. Here the Gunners brought in a player who had suffered relegation twice in the Premier League.
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The 23-year-old started as a second fiddle to Bernd Leno, but changed the narrative almost immediately. He made his Premier League debut for Arsenal in September 2021 and has not missed a single game since then. Ramsdale has consistently received plaudits for his display between the sticks.
One of the reasons why the keeper is being touted as captain's material is his vocal presence and strong expressive nature. If he's happy with his defenders, he embraces them with warmth, if he's not feeling secure, he lets them know straight up.
His ability to play out from the back with composure and pick long range passes has helped the Gunners pose a greater threat on the attacking front.
The former Sheffield United player has no filters and freely speaks his mind. He has no problem barking out instructions. Although the team scores goals on the other end, he celebrates them with equal joy and fervor.
Ramsdale is a fan-favorite and he is one of the reasons why fans are convinced to get behind this young team. He has won Arsenal's Player of the month award twice already this season with his inspiring performances.
#2 Martin Odegaard
If Mikel Arteta was to purely think based on leadership experience at the top level, he may not have to think beyond Martin Odegaard. At just 23, the midfielder has 37 senior Norway caps to his name and was named the captain for his country in early 2021.
His work rate and professionalism have been exceptional. The player has always expressed his wish to see Arsenal challenge at the top very soon. So far this season, there have been multiple instances where the manager and his staff have relayed instructions to the team through Odegaard.
The midfielder has allowed the team to transition from back to front quicker and has dictated the tempo of the game to good effect. There are always clever little moments that he produces on the pitch and works tirelessly to give his all. Tactically, the Norwegian is very sound and reads the game well. He helps his teammates occupy the right position and keeps them on their toes.
Odegaard's consistency was seen as an issue earlier, but in the last few months he has had a greater impact on the team with more regularity. He has made 22 Premier League appearances this season in which he has contributed with four goals and three assists.
#1 Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney is the preferred candidate in the eyes of most Arsenal supporters and football pundits to replace Alexandre Lacazette as the club's next captain. The mood around the defender since his arrival has been very optimistic and his commitment towards the club has been evident.
He is probably the only player in the squad who has not divided opinion amongst fans in the last two years. He has continued to be a crowd favorite. The left-back is now in his third full season with the club and has made 83 appearances across all competitions. With his attacking flare, the Scot has also registered four goals and 12 assists.
In the Gunners' recent 2-1 win over Brentford in the english top-flight, Granit Xhaka refused to take up the armband after Lacazette was substituted. Nketiah chased him, bewildered, with the armband but the midfielder wasn't interested. Eventually, it was Tierney who accepted it, and that little incident could be a teaser for the future.
He was one of the leaders at Celtic before moving to the north London club and has grown in personality and character ever since. He has shown accountability and taken the criticism well when the side haven't played. The Scotland international has a contagious personality and his commitment both on the training ground and in matches has been praised by the manager.
His relationship with Arteta is also very good and the player recently committed his long-term future to the club. Moreover, he has the respect and admiration of the staff members and his teammates.
Tierney has established himself as one of the best left-backs in Europe. He brings a great balance of attack and defense to the flanks and has proven his capacity to play for any top side.
