Declan Rice

Declan Rice is the main midfielder of the English national team and one of the best players in his position in Europe. Recognized for his defensive intensity, quality in game construction and leadership, he has become an indispensable piece for Arsenal and England. Formed in Chelsea's youth categories, he was released while still young and found his development at West Ham United, where he quickly became captain and team reference. In 2023, he transferred to Arsenal for a record fee in English football. At West Ham, he won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, ending a long drought of European titles for the London club. At Arsenal, he became a central part of Mikel Arteta's project, competing for the Premier League title. For the English national team, he was a starter and standout figure at Euro 2020, where England was runner-up, and at Euro 2024, again as runners-up.