International Captains

International captains are extremely valuable. These players are guaranteed to be selected every time their international side plays, so long as they are fit, free from suspension and not carrying negative form.

All nations select their captains for the season in Week 1 following the opening games of the season and only current club captains are considered for his honour. Selection committees meet in secret and do not discuss their decisions, However, it is clear that the previous season’s skipper will be looked at favourably if they are their club’s captain and still worthy of a place in the starting eleven.

International Captains who lose their club captaincy through a managerial change or as a result of being transferred to another club will forfeit their international captaincy. The nation’s selection committee will meet one week prior to their next international fixture to select new skipper.