After the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, Manchester City players will shortly vote on a new captain, which will involve two crucial choices.
Manchester City will shortly elect Ilkay Gundogan’s replacement as captain.
Last season, Kevin De Bruyne served as vice captain for Gundogan and led the team in his absence. When De Bruyne became injured, Kyle Walker assumed the role of “third” captain and raised the trophy as City won the Super Cup last month.
Ruben Dias and Rodri made up the group of five captains from the previous season, and the other four are anticipating being re-elected when the squad votes.
De Bruyne and Walker are set to compete for the position of City captain in the coming season, but there is also a choice to be made regarding the squad’s new “fifth” captain. There are several excellent choices, but no clear contender.
John Stones is the second-longest serving player in the locker room, assuming longevity is a criterion. He is well-liked by his teammates, and his new midfield assignment puts him in the thick of things. He might naturally advance into a leadership position at this point in his career.
John Stones is the second-longest serving player in the locker room, assuming longevity is a criterion. He is well-liked by his teammates, and his new midfield assignment puts him in the thick of things. He might naturally advance into a leadership position at this point in his career.
Bernardo Silva is another option who fits in well with Guardiola’s style, is likely to start pivotal matches, and is well-liked in the locker room. Despite being open to leave the club in prior summers, he just signed a new deal until 2026. He may now follow up his new commitment with a vote onto the captain’s group.
Nathan Ake and Manu Akanji, a defensive duo, might also be contenders for the fifth captain position. Guardiola has lauded Ake for his attitude and effort even despite not playing throughout his three years at City. There are worse options for representing peripheral players and upholding standards, but he was chosen to lead Bournemouth in his final three league games for the Cherries.
