Declan Rice
27-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rice was the most consistent part of an Arsenal team that was riddled by injuries in the 2024/25 campaign. He played in 35 matches (33 starts) and was one of the few starters to avoid a serious injury. While his output took a bit of a dip with four goals and seven assists, he managed 59 chances created thanks to a bigger role on set pieces, totaling 163 free kicks and corners. Reaching 10-plus goal contributions is excellent for any do-it-all midfielder, and there is a chance he pushes to 15 again if all goes well, as new additions may allow him to roam more forward than prior seasons.
Undisputed midfield leader
Rice has been named in England's World Cup squad and is expected to be the undisputed first-choice defensive midfielder throughout the competition, the player around whom manager Tuchel's entire system is constructed.
ANALYSIS
Rice ended the season having been one of the most important players in Arsenal's Premier League title-winning campaign, contributing four goals and seven assists across 36 appearances and playing a vital role both in protecting the defense and initiating attacks from deep. The Englishman brings an unrivalled combination of defensive intelligence, physicality and technical quality that makes him irreplaceable in England's midfield, and his ability to cover ground, win the ball and transition quickly in both directions has made him one of the best midfielders in the world over the past two seasons. Rice heads into the World Cup as one of the most important players in the squad and the defensive heartbeat of a Three Lions side with serious aspirations of going all the way at this tournament.
Rice ended the season having been one of the most important players in Arsenal's Premier League title-winning campaign, contributing four goals and seven assists across 36 appearances and playing a vital role both in protecting the defense and initiating attacks from deep. The Englishman brings an unrivalled combination of defensive intelligence, physicality and technical quality that makes him irreplaceable in England's midfield, and his ability to cover ground, win the ball and transition quickly in both directions has made him one of the best midfielders in the world over the past two seasons. Rice heads into the World Cup as one of the most important players in the squad and the defensive heartbeat of a Three Lions side with serious aspirations of going all the way at this tournament.
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Delivers solid display
Rice recorded eight crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus West Ham United.
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Whips in three crosses
Rice had three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City.
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Excellent in Wednesday's win
Rice had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Sporting CP.
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Starts as expected
Rice (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Sporting.
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Clears illness, available Wednesday
Rice (illness) is back in the squad for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Sporting Portugal, according to HandofArsenal.
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Real Madrid showing interest?
Real Madrid are believed to be interested in Rice, according to TEAMTalk.
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Real Madrid are believed to be considering a move for the 27-year-old starlet due to his leadership, as well as his physical and technical attributes in the middle of the park. However, he has emerged as a key figure at Arsenal, and the Gunners aren't going to entertain offers for one of their best players, especially after ending just a penalty shootout away from winning the Champions League in 2025/26.
Real Madrid are believed to be considering a move for the 27-year-old starlet due to his leadership, as well as his physical and technical attributes in the middle of the park. However, he has emerged as a key figure at Arsenal, and the Gunners aren't going to entertain offers for one of their best players, especially after ending just a penalty shootout away from winning the Champions League in 2025/26.