Hi guys, am a girl that loves to watch football, and up till now i don't know the duty of a captain in a football team. So please can someone explain to me what is/are the duties of a captain in a football team. Sometimes when I'm watching a match, i normally see something like a ribbon tied around one of the player's arm, i asked someone, he said "it probably means that he's the oldest player in the team" I asked another person to confirm, he said, "it means that he's the most hard-working player in the team". I wasn't satisfied with the answers i got, so i decided to bring it here for you guys to explain it to my understanding.

QueenDeborah:
Hi guys, am a girl that loves to watch football, and up till now i don't know the duty of a captain in a football team. So please can someone explain to me what is/are the duties of a captain in a football team. Sometimes when I'm watching a match, i normally see something like a ribbon tied around one of the player's arm, i asked someone, he said "it probably means that he's the oldest player in the team" I asked another person to confirm, he said, "it means that he's the most hard-working player in the team". I wasn't satisfied with the answers i got, so i decided to bring it here for you guys to explain it to my understanding.

The captain is the team leader.

On the pitch, he/she is the only one that can legally talk to a referee (along with the offending player). Depending on the referee's temperament, a card can be issued if an ordinary player tries arguing with the ref but a captain is authorized to do so (albeit politely).

He/she acts as a mediator for the team.

He/she is a motivator. The captain band is usually given to players that command the respect & loyalty of others within the squad.

Asides from the manager on the stands, he/she can make players up their game, give their all & grind out a result.



Off the pitch;

He/she harmonizes the squad. Settles squabbles & little disputes.

He is an example 4 others to follow.

A captain is usually someone with great personality off the pitch. Someone that rivals respect, young players want to emulate, fans adore & team mates look up to for inspiration.

He/she acts as the link between players & the manager. In most cases players cannot just walk into the manager's office anyhow, they need to see the captain first, express their grievances to him/her then he/she forwards it to the manager.

He/she is like a class captain & acts as a representative of the players at formal functions or meetings




That's all I know off the top of my head. Will add more as I remember.

Debo, Can you come to my hotel? I will tell you everything about captain. Just captain? Very easy.

ApostleLucifer:



The captain is the team leader.

On the pitch, he/she is the only one that can legally talk to a referee (along with the offending player). Depending on the referee's temperament, a card can be issued if an ordinary player tries arguing with the ref but a captain is authorized to do so.

He/she acts as a mediator for the team.

He/she is a motivator. The captain band is usually given to players that command the respect & loyalty of others within the squad.

Off the pitch;

He/she harmonizes the squad. Settles squabbles & little disputes.

He/she acts as the link between players & the manager. In most cases players cannot just walk into the manager's office anyhow, they need to see the captain first, express their grievances to him/her then he/she forwards it to the manager.

That's all I know off the top of my head. Will add more as I remember.

wow, u have said it all. Thanks.

ghanaman5050:
Debo, Can you come to my hotel? I will tell you everything about captain. Just captain? Very easy.

sorry am tired of hotels.

QueenDeborah:
wow, u have said it all. Thanks.

Yeah.

Maybe I was just glad to find a girl who digs football.

ApostleLucifer:



The captain is the team leader.

On the pitch, he/she is the only one that can legally talk to a referee (along with the offending player). Depending on the referee's temperament, a card can be issued if an ordinary player tries arguing with the ref but a captain is authorized to do so (albeit politely).

He/she acts as a mediator for the team.

He/she is a motivator. The captain band is usually given to players that command the respect & loyalty of others within the squad.

Asides from the manager on the stands, he/she can make players up their game, give their all & grind out a result.



Off the pitch;

He/she harmonizes the squad. Settles squabbles & little disputes.

He is an example 4 others to follow.

A captain is usually someone with great personality off the pitch. Someone that rivals respect, young players want to emulate, fans adore & team mates look up to for inspiration.

He/she acts as the link between players & the manager. In most cases players cannot just walk into the manager's office anyhow, they need to see the captain first, express their grievances to him/her then he/she forwards it to the manager.

He/she is like a class captain & acts as a representative of the players at formal functions or meetings




That's all I know off the top of my head. Will add more as I remember.

All these from your head? you are a genius but why that username?

ApostleLucifer:



The captain is the team leader.

On the pitch, he/she is the only one that can legally talk to a referee (along with the offending player). Depending on the referee's temperament, a card can be issued if an ordinary player tries arguing with the ref but a captain is authorized to do so (albeit politely).

He/she acts as a mediator for the team.

He/she is a motivator. The captain band is usually given to players that command the respect & loyalty of others within the squad.

Asides from the manager on the stands, he/she can make players up their game, give their all & grind out a result.



Off the pitch;

He/she harmonizes the squad. Settles squabbles & little disputes.

He is an example 4 others to follow.

A captain is usually someone with great personality off the pitch. Someone that rivals respect, young players want to emulate, fans adore & team mates look up to for inspiration.

He/she acts as the link between players & the manager. In most cases players cannot just walk into the manager's office anyhow, they need to see the captain first, express their grievances to him/her then he/she forwards it to the manager.

He/she is like a class captain & acts as a representative of the players at formal functions or meetings




That's all I know off the top of my head. Will add more as I remember.

That won't be necessary as you already said it all.
Nice one!

Lekan111:
All these from your head? you are a genius but why that username?

Bro thanks but I can assure you there's no genius here.

Just happens to be my area of expertise.

As for the username, "no comment".

ADENIKETINA2015:
That won't be necessary as you already said it all. Nice one!

Yeah, you're right.
I actually couldn't think of any other.
Thanks.

ApostleLucifer:


Bro thanks but I can assure you there's no genius here.
Just happens to be my area of expertise.
As for the username, "no comment".

smile, football analyst?

Lekan111:
smile, football analyst?

Maybe but I prefer management / coaching even though I dunno how to start.

My brain is fitting to burst with various tactical plans, formations & strategies.

I must share this knowledge before I die thats all I know.

ApostleLucifer:





Maybe but I prefer management / coaching even though I dunno how to start.

My brain is fitting to burst with various tactical plans, formations & strategies.

I must share this knowledge before I die thats all I know.

you can start by gathering Children and youth in your community

ApostleLucifer:





Maybe but I prefer management / coaching even though I dunno how to start.

My brain is fitting to burst with various tactical plans, formations & strategies.

I must share this knowledge before I die thats all I know.

you can start by gathering Children and youth in your community but I guess they will resist if they know you as Lucifer

Lekan111:
you can start by gathering Children and youth in your community but I guess they will resist if they know you as Lucifer

Nah. That won't do anything.

What I need is to acquire FIFA Coaching licenses C & B at least so I can be eligible for UEFA licenses to enable me find a startup club abroad. Currently working on that.

Naija no be am.

ApostleLucifer:




Nah. That won't do anything.

What I need is to acquire FIFA Coaching licenses C & B at least so I can be eligible for UEFA licenses to enable me find a startup club abroad. Currently working on that.

Naija no be am.

I will you well sir, maybe you Will liberate Arsenal one day.