captain

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Former Swansea forward Jordan Ayew will line up in alongside Semenyo frontline as the Black Stars' captain and leading appearance-maker - a record he shares with brother and fellow former Swan Andre Ayew.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Given the context of the winter and Stokes' position of authority, there will be plenty who believe simply putting himself in that situation is enough for a change of captain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

One such man is Ishikawa Shingo, a captain in the Imperial Japanese Navy.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly