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Declan Rice

Declan Rice is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the England national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Declan Rice is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the England national team. Born in London in 1999, he is widely regarded as one of the top midfielders in world football.

What it is

Declan Rice is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder known for his stamina, tackling, and ball carrying. He began his senior career at West Ham United, where he later became captain and won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023. He transferred to Arsenal in July 2023.

Key details

Rice was born on 14 January 1999 in London. He came through Chelsea’s academy before joining West Ham’s youth system. He initially represented the Republic of Ireland at youth and senior level, then switched allegiance to England and made his senior debut in 2019.

Why it matters

Rice is a key player for both Arsenal and England, anchoring midfield with defensive solidity and versatility. His transfer to Arsenal in 2023 was one of the biggest moves in Premier League history, reflecting his status as a top-tier midfielder.

In short

  • Declan Rice is a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and England.
  • He won the UEFA Europa Conference League with West Ham in 2023.
  • He switched international allegiance from Ireland to England in 2019.
  • He is known for stamina, tackling, and ball carrying.

Quick questions

Who is Declan Rice?
Declan Rice is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal and the England national team.
How old is Declan Rice?
He was born on 14 January 1999, which makes him 27 years old.
What position does Declan Rice play?
He mainly plays as a defensive midfielder.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declan_Rice
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, club history, and overview of career.
  2. England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/declan-rice
    Supports: Date of birth, position, current club, place of birth, and senior England appearances.
  3. Arsenal — https://www.arsenal.com/men/players/declan-rice
    Supports: Current club, transfer from West Ham United, and career highlights at Arsenal and West Ham.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/204480/declan-rice/overview
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, position, and player profile.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238262/declan-rice
    Supports: Club, position, birthdate, and nationality.