captain

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And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And then there is Portugal, led by Roberto Martinez – a former Swansea captain and boss and still beloved in that part of south Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, Test captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson spent the early hours of Monday morning involved in an incident with a Saracens academy player in a London nightclub.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Charlotte is the captain of the team from Kinloch. I just got off the phone with the headmaster. The school’s very excited.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti