Why This World Cup And Euro Winner Would Be An Ideal Replacement As Chelsea Captain Next Season

Gone are those days when all the Blues’ needed was an inspiring leader in ‘JT’ John Terry and a dramatic manager like Mourinho who is capable of getting more hits than a Game Of Thrones episode. A new era seems to beckon at Stamford Bridge and who better than the likes of midfield general Cesc Fabregas to take over the reigns of the club going forward in a season that has brought nothing to boast of apart from the title of defending champions of England, that too is soon to be made bereft of the Blues.

A truly capable and credential-rich candidate for leadership at the club is seen to have felt in the Spaniard’s 13 year old career span which is no short of any footballing accolade that is left to feature on the list. Fabregas is one player who has emerged out of the shadows of greats at a club like Arsenal followed by Barcelona and now at Chelsea.

After establishing himself at the North London club, he went on to break several of the club’s records in the process of finding his true potential as a midfielder, earning a reputation as one of the best players in his position at that time. He then returned to Barcelona in a transfer deal worth up to £35 million for his next spell of 3 seasons at Camp Nou. Eventually, Fabregas came back to London for a fee of £30 million landing up at Arsenal’s cross-town rivals Chelsea winning them a League Cup and the Premeirship in his first season after returning.

Why Cesc Fabregas Will Make A Good Captain At Chelsea?

First off, here’s a roaster of the achievements Fabregas has archived in his trophy cabinet ever since he started out as a professional footballer. Take a look at his feats, both club and international records:

Club Honours

Arsenal (2003-11)

• FA Cup: 2004–05
• FA Community Shield: 2004
• UEFA Champions League: Runners-up 2005–06

Barcelona (2011-14)

• La Liga: 2012–13
• Copa del Rey: 2011–12
• Supercopa de España: 2011, 2013
• UEFA Super Cup: 2011
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2011

Chelsea (2014 cont.)

• Premier League: 2014–15
• Football League Cup: 2014–15

International Honours

Spain (2006 cont.)

• FIFA World Cup: 2010
• UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012

His rise to fame and modern-football worship hasn’t arisen merely from being a stocking part of some invincible teams, it has persevered against all odds in far-ranging territories as though he had all mapped out in his head from the brink of his younger playing days. A portfolio of individual honours that eclipse his overall team triumphs, Cesc Fabregas is deemed fit as a true global footballing icon decorated with personal milestones such as Prince of Asturias Awards: 2010 and Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit: 2011 among a host of other glorious awards.

To be maturely taking up the role of a captain of Chelsea, it is essential to recognize Fabregas’s earlier stint in the same capacity while at Arsenal. A run of leadership he experienced only after succeeding William Gallas as club captain on November 24, 2008. At Arsenal, Fabregas also often assumed responsibility for set pieces, taking corners, free kicks and penalties whilst his goal-scoring self remained quite subdued. Admittedly, he only took to a greater cause of seeing the team through every time he went on to the pitch wearing the skipper’s armband.

Clearly, the Blues’ fans want Cesc Fabregas to replace John Terry as captain next season as the Englishman wears off his days at London and the Spaniard just about knocking on his peak-seasoned blues nearing 30 years of age. The only matter of concern lies in the fact that Cesc himself has made the fans aware that he hasn’t been at the prime of his powers although the 28 year-old looked back at his best during a 2-2 draw with West Ham recently when he equalized twice for the home side at Stamford Bridge and many supporters began calling for the 28-year-old to take over from John Terry as captain next season.

Alas! the Blues’ now captain-leader-legend John Terry, announced in February that Abramovich had not offered him a new contract till now that implies a direct vacancy for the post of a player willing to slip the captain’s armband and fill the leadership void.

FanFare

A sneak-peek into what kind of ideas are spreading across the Blues’ fans and what makes them itch to put up statuses and tweets about the much-required captaincy issue that needs to be addressed:

If Terry doesn’t stay, I can see Cesc Fabregas becoming our next captain. #Chelsea

— Ricky Sanchez (@Rickysanch3) March 19, 2016

Fabregas deserves to captain Chelsea after Terry. His influence on a good day is second to none. #Citisports

— Nii kome (@anakomey) March 19, 2016

FABREGAS IS MAGIC. Future Chelsea captain, if JT leaves. Fingers crossed. I know Conte will see make him even better.

— King Fàbregas (@edenicle) March 19, 2016

Fabregas was world class, instrumental and captain-worthy. Massive performance. Where was he in late-2015?

— Chelsea Activity (@ChelseaActivity) March 19, 2016

Cesc captain under Conte next season will be elite, if JT leaves obviously.

— ناصر‎ (@IconicCesc) March 19, 2016

Officially on board for Fabregas as next captain.

— Alex (@Alex_Fitz19) March 19, 2016

 

However, many fans have their own individual ideas of how matters should be dealt at Stamford Bridge. One thing is sure that it’s still uncertain whether Italian manager Antonio Conte would be in-charge of the proceedings at Chelsea next season or not. So be rest assured that the club are a long way away from revealing who their next skipper will be. For now, it is time for Chelsea to welcome a newly-christened skipper in the face of World Cup and 2 time Euro Winner Spanish midfield maestro.

Until then JT serves as Captain, Leader, Legend for the Blues… As Stamford Bridge awaits the appointment of a Fan-Favourite captain in Francesc Fabregas!