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Is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world?

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Adam Moha

22 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Former Arsenal star Henri Lansbury shares his thoughts on whether Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world and offers captaincy advice.

Is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world?
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'A bit like Roy Keane of Man Utd' but is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world?

Rice's Rise to Prominence

Declan Rice is considered to be 'a bit like Roy Keane of Manchester United', but has Arsenal's England international become the best midfielder in the world?

Former Teammate's Opinion

Former Gunners star Henri Lansbury has provided an answer to that 'big statement' during an exclusive interview with GOAL, with captaincy advice being offered to those at Emirates Stadium.

  • Rice began his professional career as a centre-half, upon stepping out of West Ham's fabled academy system.
  • He quickly settled into a holding role that allowed him to disrupt and frustrate opponents in the middle of the park.
'A bit like Roy Keane of Man Utd' - but is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world?

Captaincy Advice

Verseatile Rice was capped by England - having switched allegiance from the Republic of Ireland.

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