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The armband worn by the captain of the national team of England
The armband worn by the captain of the national team of England

The team captain of a football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team: it is often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband.

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Responsibilities

The official functions of the captain under the Laws of the Game are to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends and to determine who kicks off first) and prior to a penalty shootout. The Laws of the Game are the rules governing a game of Association football. Coin flipping or coin tossing is the practice of throwing a Coin in the air to resolve a Dispute between two parties or otherwise choose between two alternatives To not be confused with the American and Canadian football click Kickoff (American football A kick-off is the method of starting and restarting play in Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament Captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee, however referees will sometimes talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour. A referee presides over a game of Association football. The referee has "full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which

In youth or recreational football, the captain often takes on duties that would at a higher level be delegated to the manager. Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations The captain generally provides a rallying point for the team: if morale is low, it is the captain who will be looked at to boost his team's spirits.

Also, captains may join the manager in deciding the first team for a certain game.

Related positions

Club captain

A club captain is usually appointed for a season: if unavailable or not selected for a particular game, the appointed vice-captain or a team captain will be appointed to perform a similar role. In an organised Sports league, a season is the portion of one Year in which regulated Games of the sport are in session The club captain will often take a particular role in media relations on behalf of the team and will be the first player to lift a trophy should the team win one. The news media refers to the section of the Mass media that focuses on presenting current News to the public ----A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement and usually afterwards serves as proof of merit However, a club may appoint two distinct roles: a club captain to represent the players in a public relations role, and a team captain as an "on the pitch" leader.

Selection of captaincy hierarchy is commonly considered an important choice for the manager of a football club: the captain is in fact expected to be the manager's correspondent on the pitch. The relationship between a manager and a captain is a crucial one. Likewise it is also important the captain has a good rapport with the club's supporters. Crucial qualities of a club captain include determination and stamina, being able to get along with everybody, and being an intelligent, tactically minded player. Club captains can also take on certain responsibilities within the playing staff, such as organising morale-boosting events and looking after younger players.

Vice-captain

A vice-captain is a player that is expected to captain the side when the club's captain is not included in the starting eleven, or if the club captain is substituted.

In essence the vice-captain then assumes the role of the captain, in its entirety. If the current captain is in the matchday squad, and comes on as a substitute, then the vice-captain usually relinquishes the captaincy for the remainder of the match.

Vice-captains' duties are not just to lead when the captain is not playing. A vice-captain is usually expected to lead the players with the captain and also help the younger players develop.

Like the captaincy, the vice-captain role is usually handed to a senior player, or a player that can heavily influence a game.

The vice captain is usually named by the manager at the start of the season, along with the captain. Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations

World Cup winning captains

See also

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