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Declan Rice (born 14 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Known for his stamina, strength, ball carrying ability and tackling, he is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
Jul 15, 2023 · Player analysis: Declan Rice (ARS) It is easy to see why Mikel Arteta was so determined to add Rice to his squad this summer. Rice is a highly accomplished all-round central midfielder with outstanding leadership qualities and his best years ahead of him.
Oct 27, 2024 · Declan Rice has become an integral part of Arsenal’s midfield since he joined in the summer of 2023 from West Ham United. The England international plays as a defensive midfielder who likes to pick the ball up in midfield and feed it forward to Arsenal’s playmakers in Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.
Rice is good at beating his first marker, midfielder, the player who decides to engage him, and from there he is able to find and use the space. Once the player – and likely therefore the first midfield line – is broken, Rice has the option to progress the ball.
Jul 15, 2024 · Declan Rice is labelled by many as the second-best defensive midfielder in the world, behind Rodri of Manchester City. But what makes Rice so good?
Mar 28, 2024 · BBC Sport. When Arsenal spent £100m to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice last summer there was a suggestion in some camps that the Gunners had overpaid. But those voices have quietened as...
Apr 30, 2024 · Apr 30, 2024. Declan Rice isn’t talking about being 6ft 1in when he mentions his “good height” on the pitch. Instead, the England international is referring to a subtle change to his...
Jun 28, 2021 · Declan Rice will come up against Toni Kroos and Germany - but is ready for the test on the biggest stage, according to his former managers
Jul 5, 2024 · Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has labelled his England team mate Declan Rice as one of the best midfielders in the world. The pair grew up together in Chelsea's academy and are now...
Mar 1, 2024 · Previously viewed as a defensive midfielder, Arsenal's Declan Rice speaks to ESPN about how he is enjoying getting goals and assists in his new role.
