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De Zerbi names five-man captain group for Tottenham this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

De Zerbi names five-man captain group for Tottenham this season
Summary

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has appointed Micky van de Ven as the club's new captain for the season. Alongside him in the leadership group are Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, James Maddison, and Archie Gray. De Zerbi emphasized the need for strong leadership throughout the squad, opting for multiple figures rather than a single captain. Both Van de Ven and Porro will miss the upcoming match against Brentford due to injury.

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  • •Micky van de Ven is named as Tottenham's new captain.
  • •Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, James Maddison, and Archie Gray are also captains.
  • •De Zerbi wants diverse leadership on the pitch.
  • •Van de Ven and Porro are out injured for the Brentford match.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi names his five-man captain group for this season
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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has named Micky van de Ven as the club’s new captain, with Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, James Maddison and Archie Gray completing his leadership group.Van de Ven will tak...

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