Gilberto Silva
First up on our list is Gilberto Silva – he is often criminally overlooked when discussing the greatest Arsenal players in the modern era. Additionally, he was also a great captain.
While he did not spend very long with the armband and was often overlooked for the role, he always led by example when he was designated as captain.
Ultimately, he was a near-perfect choice as Gunners captain. Hard-working, determined and very vocal, he would land higher on this list had he spent longer as captain.
