RANKING All 20 Premier League Captains By Playing Ability

The Irish Guy ranks every Premier League captain by playing ability, including Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard.
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[@gamingwithgeo2610]

he says this is based of ability and starts talking about how good bruno is as a person 💀

[@gamingwithgeo2610]

Still a good video

[@tricky1506]

Doesn't really change much. Hes a terrible captain for us, arguably at the bottom of the list for who should have it

[@paulolugoledesma8379]

@@tricky1506proper BS, he’s a fantastic captain who helps his teammates, especially the younger ones constantly. plus hes been carrying the team on his back for years.

[@anonymous-rb3jn]

​@@tricky1506What makes you think you know more than Phil Jones who was actually at the club with him? He clearly said that Bruno's misunderstood.

[@mach4518]

Anything to glaze Newcastle players😂 how much u want to bet that he won't want to talk about how bad Isak has been?

[@Andles]

Hate to say it as an Arsenal fan but Son and Fernandes utterly disrespected here, im sorry 😂

[@plm6523]

Fernandes maybe, but not Son, not in 2024 😂

[@tasbhu764]

@@plm6523 son is way better than fernandes lol go ask any real United fan. Son has been by and far the best spurs player when he’s fit. Only kulu is close

[@jamiebaker8017]

You’re wrong they’re where they should be on current ability… if we were talking prime I’d agree with you on son

[@SM-iz6bu]

Son isnt even close to bruno now lmao​@@tasbhu764

[@paulolugoledesma8379]

@@tasbhu764Son is amazing but him & Bruno are definitely on the same level, both elite players. Put Bruno in a team who can actually score & he’d be leading the assist table for sure.

[@tomato3889]

Im sorry but Son is the best finisher in the league not named Haaland or Salah and he scored 17 goals last season, putting him 8th is a farse.

[@hawkthemans]

In terms of pure goal scoring ability Son is definitely more clinical than Salah

[@magatealbornoz]

"If you don't count all the best players in the legue Son is the best player in the league" (xd I only joke I love Son)

[@matthewrigby7054]

@@hawkthemanswhat? How 😂😂

[@dkdkdkdkdkdk22]

​@@hawkthemansno he's not

[@cfcmnotho7851]

Reece is finished but Walker is still class😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@popajajkula2930]

Aged horribly

[@samtilly7165]

Bruno G above Fernandes is just bias, pure and simple. That is proven by his reasoning of how he "has a connection with the fans" despite this supposedly being just based on ability🙄

[@maciejbala477]

yeah usually the bias accusations are just whining but this time i totally agree

[@FOOTBALLisKNOWLEDGE]

Especially as he picked son based in 8th based on his 3 goals this season

[@anhaddhaliwal9802]

I completely agree Bruno f has Ben maybe the 2 best cam in the premier league behind de bryne

[@rmh032]

Newcastle's club captain is actually Jamaal Lascelles.

[@samtilly7165]

@rmh032 concerning that the Newcastle fan didn't know that...

[@youngoriginal03]

Irish Guy might be the only person on the planet who thinks Bruno G is better than Fernandes

[@martinivanov5151]

Ridiculous statement really

[@mkgky15]

Only person who thinks Bruno G is the Newcastle captain 😂

[@niharg2011]

He is a Newcastle fan...

[@samuelschonenberger]

​@@mkgky15Newcastles website says that Lacelles is the captain

[@dumbasd3784]

​@@samuelschonenbergerthe club captain not first team

[@tasbhu764]

Sonny has to be top 3 even at his old age

[@Vanninwg]

Son 8th is criminal especially when walker is 6th

[@samuelschonenberger]

Below Walker is fine, Bowen and the Brunos we can discuss (I lean to Son), But Son below James is criminal, the amount of absenses put him far below where he is rated by most people in my opinion

[@Vanninwg]

@ walker has been awful this season imo

[@samuelschonenberger]

@@Vanninwg Fair, to be honest, I haven't watched a lot of City this season

[@Vanninwg]

@@samuelschonenberger ye he hasn’t been at his best recently especially against Bournemouth but tbf he has been injured for awhile

[@kingsleycy3450]

I was going to save this for later, but Son at 8th is abject insanity. I can only think 2 or 3 players SUBJECTIVELY better than him

[@darthwiizius]

I'm Arsenal mate and I'd have him at least in the top 5, he's a country mile ahead of Bruno Fernandes. I think you can argue for Martin and VVD in the top 2 though, it just depends which type of player you value more. I'd not argue at Son being at number 3, I might at suggestions of lifting a lower rated player above him though. Even if he is King Spudward.

[@niharg2011]

@@darthwiizius Shut up mate Martin ahead of Son who country miles clear of Bruno? lmaooooo

[@darthwiizius]

@@niharg2011 In terms of technical ability yes, Odegard is a country mile ahead of Son. You put Martin in the Tottenham side Son gets 30 goals a season, he's a better captain and leader too.

[@Bloodbath3-p7u]

VVD is definitely better than Ødegaard in my opinion but this statement is probably a bit biased

[@therealking6202]

The "and it's not even close" completely ruins your credibility.

[@gurururuwarararara8164]

That's like saying Pirlo was better than Vidic. Completely different types of players in completely different positions. Are you gonna compare Buffon to Suarez next?

[@FakhruddinS]

@@gurururuwarararara8164Yeah, that argument would hold wait if that’s not the whole point of this video.

[@Qrczaqq]

@@gurururuwarararara8164 Problem with this argument is that you can compare van Dijk to Vidic, but comparing Odegard to Pirlo is ridicoulus

[@gurururuwarararara8164]

@FakhruddinS Hmm that's actually a fair point. But I still feel like it's very skewed. A better starting point for the video could've been "leadership quality" maybe? Idk man, I've got porridge for brains 🤷‍♂️

[@Deqndd]

Son 8th is crazy

[@luiseduardo4748]

I don't watch newcastle that much, but bruno guimarães is absolutely terrible for brazil. I don't remember a single good game he had for us, and had another terrible match yesterday

[@Retrogaming01000]

He is quality for Newcastle but overall Brazil is down in the dumps right now. not many are playing well.some players do play different for club and country

[@PedroVP13]

I mean Brazil has been terrible overall though

[@Xcore75]

Bruno is incredible for Newcastle it's just Brazil are shit

[@Ry3nel]

I mean, are there any Brazilians in the current squad performing well consistently? Because it seems like they've all been awful. Please correct me if im wrong, though

[@KaijuofSteel]

He put Guimaraes way too high, but Brazil ain't no point to measure Literally the only players half performing for them are Gabriel and Raphinha

[@matt_pritchard_]

Feels like he only put Fernandes 4th so he could shit on him when talking about Bruno Guimaraes

[@B07meed1]

as an egyptian, I have no clue why morsy, a prem proven leader, doesn't get picked for internationals while washed elneny and donga get picked everytime

[@isaacjones5687]

He declared himself unavaliable for Egypt, during the past year.

[@swiphouse]

Adam Smith’s wikipedia page is going nuts

[@samwansbone2790]

Its been semi-protected now lmao

[@crimson_wolf94]

Bruno Guimares is only Newcastle's team captain, their club captain is still Jamal lascelles. Also walker should not be above James or Son right now

[@brianbates212]

I'll agree on Son but who knows how good James is at the moment as he hasn't played more than a match or two in succession in about 4 years...

[@kinght676]

Why have two captains? Does any other team have two of them like NC?

[@brightsanimesongs225]

Bruno Fernandes is the best bruno in the league,is better than odegard and should be second behind van dijk. Fight me!!

[@TheOutrageousTake-ki2oi]

😂😂😂😂😂 united fans are truly sonething else

[@notifyszn]

he's still bitter about Guehi isn't he...

[@maciejbala477]

it does sound like it, genuinely lol

[@jakek1221]

The son disrespect is insane

[@farhanzahid5077]

son at 8 is criminal

[@spongeguybridankia8735]

United fans actually think Bruno's a great leader and outside of his whining (which does suck) he often shows leadership (take his encouragment of Garnacho after he got abused by that fan). So in other words, your newcastle bias is showing.

[@magikarpsplashy]

I don't know any United fan who thinks Bruno is a good captain 😂 and I'm a season ticket holder. Maybe your United bias is showing

[@maciejbala477]

yeah usually the Newcastle bias accusations is just people whining but in this case it is pretty clear cut lol

[@croissantpower]

He’s in no way captain material 😂

[@kondwanimwanza6010]

The video does say playing ability and I think it's pretty obvious the Bruno at United is miles ahead of the one at Newcastle on playing ability.

[@JuanMunoz-ie2lr]

I don't even like Spurs, but for him to rank Son at 8th just proves this guy brain was shoved in a blender before it was put back in his head. 🤦🏻

[@b-don7930]

pikachu's favourite lunch is anything with ketchup mate, everyone knows that

[@jackbale5846]

Did he say that Jarrod Bowen is a better footballer than Son???

[@arnie5019]

Odegaard over VVD is comical

[@Guestownedu]

it isnt. theres a reason why he was swooped up by madrid at 15. he's one of the greatest talents of the 21st century.

[@Bobby09LFC]

@@Guestowneduand VVD nearly won the Ballon Dor as a CB

[@GaryK-g8d]

I'm sick of the Dissrespect G. Neville gets. He is undeniably the best right back in Prem history. 8 titles in a team that never finished outside the top 3 while he was there. Why wouldn't Fergie replace him if he wasn't the best. 80 caps for England in a supposed golden generation. 2 champions leagues.

[@Williamwilliamwilliam122]

I think it is partly cause he lets himself be the but of the joke too much cause when he’s in the sky sports room with carrager and micha Richard’s he knows inside that it’s weird these bums are talking to him like they’re better

[@TheChewieboy]

Bruno 4th... what you smoking Irish guy when making this list 😂

[@GigaGoat10]

"Bruno 4th😂" 🤡 Bruno beats you in a 1v1 anyday so don't talk

[@clauxax]

odeegard over vvd is crazy

[@yosefcitron5253]

Career wise yes, current? It's a 50/50 for me

[@Bobby09LFC]

@@yosefcitron5253Career wise what? He flopped at Madrid and hasn’t won anything at Arsenal, meanwhile VVD was carrying Liverpool to a Prem and UCL win, nearly winning the Ballon dor as a CB and being the best CB in the League, Ødegaard has NEVER been the best CAM in the league

[@leecollison7527]

The way Dunk chest passes back to his keeper is a joy to behold and should have him at least a spot or two higher

[@darreltan1694]

Son is past his prime for sure, but Walker is nearly expired. City are objectively far worse whenever he is in defence. Son is still the difference maker for Spurs and will start and finish almost every game.

[@ConnorPenfold]

Interesting video, love it ❤

[@pekar43]

This is the only silverware we'll be able to win this season 😭💀 Martin carries us on and off the pitch ❤

[@daconnor3931]

8th for Son… my god

[@swiphouse]

did he really

[@swiphouse]

oh no

[@DE-4AULT]

Son should be top 5 at least ahead of Bowen

[@AK-27gmd]

Love Van Dijk so good mate

[@arishisa9496]

Seeing Walker 6th makes me less surprised that he rates Odegaard more than VvD

[@liamjohnson4221]

Rating captains by their ability and he still has to sneak a Gary O’Neil diss into the very first one😂

[@Warzulu77]

This idea that Walker is completely reliant on his pace is nonsense. The guy sees the game in a way fullbacks usually don't. Only Trent comes close to him in tactical awareness. Even then, that's only because his defensive capabilities has somewhat improved this season.

[@Timestopper47]

Fr

[@aryaman7907]

walker has been so bad defensively

[@TheRealAhoy]

Could've said this years ago, but that was years ago and he has become a far more complete player

[@rianshah9377]

trent tactical awareness lol 😂

[@jonenthusiast_]

Walker is a meh rb that gets carried by his pace lol. Legit the reason why England lost the euros against Spain

[@louisbird4304]

Lemina is a solid dm and makes great passes and is good for club and country

[@mongoose890]

Son at 8 is absolutely diabolical

[@scotty2hotty976]

Bowen above son should be a crime

[@kshitijshetty2628]

You should try vice captainns too

[@tommclachlan4074]

Son had 27 g/a in just the league last year, 7 g/a in 9 games this season. He is still the best LW in the league

[@bramibes]

For a minute I forgot Odegard was Arsenals captain, and when he named VVD at 2nd, I couldn’t believe he was going to put Declan Rice as number 1....

[@therealking6202]

Alright stop, collaborate and listen...

[@MyName-fx6ul]

Rice would honeslty make more sense to be number 1 rather than Odegaard though?

[@ajtct98]

Bruno G isnt Newcastle United's captain - Jamal Lascelles is our captian and has been for the last eight years

[@nimay13]

Odegaard is soo good at football sometimes he plays basketball too. /s

[@sagunsigdel5353]

Never knew he had kids, saw him the other day with his family

[@shakirroulston5369]

Irish guy??

[@aarushrath8827]

what? no way

[@davidvasquez08]

Irish Guy has kids?!?!

[@Hotasianchick]

Sorry for the misses

[@tasbhu764]

@@sagunsigdel5353 yeah he has kids and is insanely kind in real life, gave me his old scarf

[@Omega45]

No no no Gary Neville is the best defender of all time from a Leeds fan

[@SuperKinlo]

Sam Morsy is a showcase for what McKenna can do. He was just a s-house of a CDM for the majority of his career, he now picks up the ball on the half turn of the CBs most the game starting our moves. All his old clubs, playing colleagues and managers must look and think WTF

[@KHID-JR]

THE LEGEND IS BACK.🌟.

[@thomassmedley]

Watch Adam Smith score a 40 yard bicycle kick this weekend 🤣

[@jamiebaker8017]

Wow I didn’t think you’d put odegaard as first…

[@tanay_1604]

Walker is immensely disrespected. He's been absolutely key during this era of our dominance. But I'm afraid his career is coming to an end. Hes been woeful this season and the cracks were visible in 23/24. It's sad but i hope he recovers his form

[@mayujamir6027]

150 g/a bruno vs "he tackles better" bruno

[@DE-4AULT]

Van Dijk should be first. He's been better than Odegaard this season

[@quenchingspider9372]

Based on ability yet talks about James injuries and Bruno’s attitude 🤣

[@superninjaracer9971]

Bruno G should go to Bayern. Would be nice to see.

[@jameswg13]

I was just watching to see where he put Mcginn. I think thats a mostly fair assessmet. Could be higher but definitely not worse

[@PedroSilva-mq1tb]

Saying Walker is still good after tearing son apart and then saying bowen is better, what a horrible take

[@jonenthusiast_]

How are u putting Son at 8 because of his age but Reece James at 7 when he hasn’t played consistently in 2 years

[@liamevans2735]

big up ryan yates

[@samuelachedzimbir-bondzie7246]

Bruno F is one of the most disliked players in the league and yet everyone disagrees with your opinion on him being inferior to Bruno G😂

[@NineHands]

i think the korean brad pitt is jungkook but ok

[@SM-iz6bu]

How did this guy get a football channel

[@ShaunHopkinsAVFC]

By being entertaining, generally wrong, and following through on outlandish forfeits

[@mirzaabdurrehmanshakeel136]

Reece has been class since coming back A fully fit Reece james Will be top 3 in the list

[@cianmatthews3723]

James that high 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@daviddavies3637]

VVD, best signing in Premier League history. 😂 Think United fans might have a problem with that, and with good reason because of a certain Frenchman.

[@mundea]

Lewis Dunk is a very good footballer

[@kondwanimwanza6010]

On playing ability alone, Bruno Fernades is miles ahead of Bruno Guimares. You can't compare even compare the two

[@Footballfan0987]

Anyone notice with vardy its says third even he says thirteenth

[@thomasjohannessen7525]

Well you know what needs to follow. Best and worst vice-captains

[@IchBinDeinGott]

hair flick nr 1 💀💀💀

[@dylanjones6242]

Odegaard first is shocking

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

Swear adam smith scored the other day 😂

[@MinenhleZikhali290]

Irish Guy knows ball. Ø is a phenomenal player.

[@agassifarhan774]

I bet you’re assna fans 😂

[@benadrylcucumberman981]

Not better ability wise than VVD, never

[@KannonierKoon]

@@benadrylcucumberman981 currently he is, van dijks getting on

[@alexblake5264]

Some football fans speak so cringey

[@RayseanEdogameh]

@@agassifarhan774And what does that mean exactly idiot

[@O2RiDeR_]

How has he put fernandes in 4th and below guimares of all people. His newcastle bias is showing

[@vivastanley4541]

I cant understand why Michael thinks Bruno G is better than the United Bruno

[@Timestopper47]

If he doesn't mention Mourinho at least twice I will eat a stick of butter

[@B07meed1]

get the butter ready

[@brightsanimesongs225]

@@Timestopper47 you better keep your word

[@Timestopper47]

I did and tbh it wasn't that bad. Maybe I should do this more often.

[@Chipii13]

damn it’s really international break eh

[@yasedb]

I know Pikachu's favourite food it is the Tamato Berry

[@K.I.N.G_Jah]

Reece James hasn’t even played a game all season but is higher than Son? James should’ve been is 20th let alone the top 10

[@ryan.attiyeh]

Drake and Josh was nickelodeon lol

[@simongreenwood445]

Calm down, it's the Internet and just his opinion, some people react like he just slapped your mother

[@handerborte97]

Jack Stephans is closer to the level to De Bruyne. Than most people are to his level. He is the least good PL captain

[@melanineyedoc]

Son 8th should be punishable by jail time. Especially when Kyle Walker is 6th.

[@shaunportelli6201]

REECE JAMES AND KYLE WALKER ABOVE SON?! You're having a laugh. The disrespect 🤣🤣🤣

[@louisbird4304]

Lemina is one of the best cdms in the prem how is he so low on this list

[@ThomasSankaramybeloved]

Comparing current Guehi to any version of Tyrone Mings is an insult 😂

[@alexandremartins9]

Bruno Fernandes above Guimarães and Van Dijk above Odegaard

[@rushgreen6244]

Son at 8th?! Unsubscribed

[@LeonardoPishia]

He's been mid for three years now

[@BonBon_VEVO]

​@@LeonardoPishia wrong

[@BonBon_VEVO]

​​@@LeonardoPishia since 2021 Son has: - Finished joint top goalscorer in pl with 23 goals and overall got 32 g/a in 45 matches (21/22) - 20 goal contributions in a 47 matches whilst playing for a bad Tottenham team (22/23) - 27 goal contributions in 35 pl matches (23/24) - and so far 6 g/a in 8 pl games (24/25)

[@danielcrawford7181]

yep we've been watching a different walker compared to irish guy

[@cam-2002]

Son at number 8 😂😂😂

[@KiranKumar-tg3ne]

Walker best in history is absolutely diabolical. Trent clears him

[@nkanyisombeje8564]

Putting Bowen above Son is a disgrace to the sport. No version of Bowen is better the current Son.

[@naedot.9779]

is this 2022 with the maguire hate for no reason?

[@onikavelka]

As a Spurs fan, I almost threw up when I saw that thumbnail

[@ZannyG_StandFree]

Neville is the best right back in prem history

[@manavrai92]

Reece james at 7??? Has he even played 7 games thus year? This is just stupid.

[@evanoshea1311]

Coleman certainly isn't better than Adam Smith fella

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

Mate the only reason Tottenham have wins is because of Son! Come on! Eighth?

[@mraimtv6005]

Embarrassing Bruno F is 10 times better than Bruno G 😂😂😂

[@Williamwilliamwilliam122]

This is definitely Newcastle bias