Declan Rice

• Full name: Declan Rice
• Date of birth: 14 January 1999
• Place of birth: Kingston upon Thames, England
• Nationality: English (represents England at international level)
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
• Current club (as of 2026): Arsenal FC
• Previous clubs:
  • West Ham United (youth and senior breakthrough)
  • Arsenal FC (joined from West Ham in 2023)
• England career:
  • Made senior England debut in 2019 after switching international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland (for whom he had played at youth and senior friendly level).
  • Regular starter for England in major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • Noted for leadership qualities and often captaining club side; established as a key figure in England’s midfield.
• Style of play: Strong defensive midfielder with excellent ball-winning ability, positional awareness, progressive passing and capacity to drive forward from midfield. Versatile to play as a deep-lying playmaker or box-to-box midfielder when required.
• Honours & recognitions:
  • Included in PFA Team of the Year during his time at West Ham/Arsenal (seasonal selections vary).
  • Key contributor to Arsenal’s competitive campaigns since joining.
• Notable traits: Leadership, composure on the ball, tactical intelligence, strong tackling, and long-range passing.

Summary: Declan Rice is an English international midfielder, known for his defensive solidity and passing range. He developed at West Ham United before transferring to Arsenal, and has been a mainstay in England’s midfield since 2019.