Captain's armband next to the Real Madrid crest with blurred players in the background
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Official: this is Real Madrid's list of captains for this year

Real Madrid's captains have been chosen and are already known for the season

Captaincy in a top-level team isn't something that can be taken lightly, and Real Madrid is a case of this kind. The captains of the greatest team in soccer history have to represent not only this institution but also its values.  That's why the four captains for this season have already been named, with Carvajal, Valverde, Courtois, and Vinícius in that order.

The homegrown Madridist is now honored to wear the captain's armband after many years within the Madridist institution. At the same time, this is the first time he's wearing it as first captain, and it fills him with pride to be a homegrown player. Other big names, such as the Belgian goalkeeper and the Uruguayan midfielder, are great representatives.

This season's captains

It's an absolute fact that captaincy at Real Madrid is a matter hardly left to chance by the board. While there's a strict filter that rewards the most senior, the fact of staying so long at Madrid is the ideal filter. A player like Carvajal, who's practically been nurtured by the essence of Real Madrid throughout his career, makes it clear.

Real Madrid player wearing a white uniform and captain's armband during a match
Carvajal | Didac Aguirre

Other players who've represented the club's colors with great respect and, above all, empathy, have been the ones mentioned above. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper has been essential in several Champions League titles, as has his Uruguayan teammate.  In fact, both Valverde, Courtois, and Vinícius were vital in winning that fourteenth Champions League title for the club.

Now they have the opportunity to show that they're not only figures on the field but true leaders in every sense. Players who, little by little, have built a reputation through criticism and attacks from rival media.

A change in the season is expected

Obviously, with these players leading the team, a radical change is expected from what we saw last season. Moreover, with the influence they may have on their teammates, we'll surely see a lot of excitement among the players themselves.

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