# Top 5 captains in club football of all-time

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Published: 2022-05-18  
Updated: 2022-05-18  
Author: Arsh Das

Being the captain of a club is a huge responsibility, and with the right person wearing the armband, the performance of the team can be boosted hugely. In this article, we will be looking at the top 5 captains in football history. 

## Top 5 captains in football

### 5. Franz Beckenbauer 

> The fact that Franz Beckenbauer (a center-back) played 687 games (for Bayern and Germany) and picked up just 5 yellow cards and 0 red cards isn’t talked about enough.  
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> Probably one of the craziest football stats you’ll ever hear… [pic.twitter.com/8udfRtFV08](https://t.co/8udfRtFV08)
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> — 𝙅𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚 (@JilshieFCB) [March 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/JilshieFCB/status/1508143457109524486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Beckenbauer is among the first sweeper defenders to have played in football. He captained Bayern Munich to three consecutive Champions League and Bundesliga titles between 1974 to 1976. 

### 4. Francesco Totti 

Totti remains one of the [greatest one club men](https://technosports.co.in/2022/05/08/footballs-one-club-men-a-lineup-11/) to have ever played. The former Roma captain only represented the capital club during his time, and is one of the greatest captains in the history of the sport as well. 

### 3. Sergio Ramos 

The former Real Madrid skippers was the heart and soul of the team, and helped foster an unbelievable winning mentality. He won [four Champions League titles and five La Liga titles](https://www.transfermarkt.co.in/sergio-ramos/erfolge/spieler/25557)during his time at the club, and is still regarded as the best defenders of the game. 

### 2. Paolo Maldini 

> Fun Fact: In his entire career, Paolo Maldini has NEVER lost a game in which he’s kept a clean sheet.  
> The greatest CB of all time. [pic.twitter.com/CqfRMZtdNv](https://t.co/CqfRMZtdNv)
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> — Theo Hutchinson (@TheoHutchinson9) [May 14, 2022](https://twitter.com/TheoHutchinson9/status/1525554449229434885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Speaking of the best defenders in the world, you simply cannot leave out Paolo Maldini. The AC Milan legend spent most of his time as the skipper of the club, and is rightfully among the top 5 captains in football history. He led the Rossoneri to the Champions League title, as well as multiple Serie A titles. 

### 1. Roy Keane 

Keane was famously short tempered during his time on the pitch, and commanded the dressing room during his playing days. The Manchester United captain helped oversee one of the most successful periods in their history, while Sir Alex Ferguson was at the helm.