The role of club captain is one of the most prestigious and important in football.
They are not only a leader on the pitch but also a key figure in the dressing room and a representative of the club off the field.
With a new Premier League season underway, several teams have either confirmed or appointed new skippers to lead their side.
Here is a look at the confirmed club captains for each of the Premier League teams for the 2025/26 season.
Here are the confirmed club captains for each Premier League team for the 2025/26 season:
Arsenal: Martin Ødegaard
Aston Villa: John McGinn
AFC Bournemouth: Adam Smith
Brentford: Nathan Collins
Brighton & Hove Albion: Lewis Dunk
Burnley: Josh Cullen
Chelsea: Reece James
Crystal Palace: Marc Guéhi
Everton: Séamus Coleman
Fulham: Tom Cairney
Leeds United: Ethan Ampadu
Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk
Manchester City: Bernardo Silva
Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes
Newcastle United: Jamaal Lascelles
Nottingham Forest: Ryan Yates
Sunderland: Granit Xhaka
Tottenham Hotspur: Cristian Romero
West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Toti Gomes
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A Mix of Old and New
The longest-serving current captain is Séamus Coleman of Everton, who first became captain in 2019.
He is one of the most respected figures in the league, and his longevity at the club is a testament to his character.
Lewis Dunk of Brighton and Tom Cairney of Fulham are also among the most experienced captains, having held the role for a number of seasons.
On the other hand, the list features several new appointments.
Granit Xhaka has taken on the captaincy at newly-promoted Sunderland, a testament to his experience and leadership qualities.
Bernardo Silva has been appointed by Pep Guardiola to replace Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, while Cristian Romero takes over from the departed Son Heung-min at Tottenham.
These new captains will be under pressure to lead their teams in the new season.
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