Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Odegaard Retains Arsenal Captaincy by Player Vote
Arsenal's coach, Mikel Arteta, announced that Martin Odegaard will be the captain again.
The players voted for him, showing how much they trust him.
Odegaard will lead the team this season.
Arsenal has been finishing second in the league for a while, and the coach is determined to win.
They're working hard to get better and finally win the top prize, with Arteta pushing for victory.
Mikel Arteta confirmed Martin Odegaard will remain Arsenal's captain for the 2025/26 season.
Odegaard was chosen as captain by unanimous vote of the Arsenal players.
Arteta emphasized the players' strong support for Odegaard.
Arsenal begins their Premier League campaign against Manchester United.
Arteta aims to win the league after three consecutive seasons as runner-up.
- Who
- Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard, and Arsenal players.
- What
- Mikel Arteta confirmed Martin Odegaard as Arsenal's captain following a player vote.
- When
- The announcement was made before the 2025/26 Premier League season opener.
- Where
- At Arsenal.
- Why
- To solidify team leadership for the upcoming season.
Mikel Arteta
Other Perspectives
Captain Selection
Mikel Arteta
Odegaard is the best choice based on player consensus.
Other Perspectives
Unspecified - potentially other candidates.
- Team
- Arsenal
- Captain
- Martin Odegaard
- Manager
- Mikel Arteta
- Player Vote Result
- Unanimous for Odegaard
- Upcoming Match
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United
- Season
- 2025/26
