Declan Rice

Arsenal FC (#41)•Central / Defensive Midfielder•27 yrs (England and Ireland)

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Declan Rice

Arsenal FC

PositionCentral / Defensive Midfielder

Age & Nation27 yrs • England and Ireland

Market Value€120.00 million

Peak Valuation€120.00 million

Career Metric Totals

Appearances410 matches

Career Goals24 goals

Career Assists30 assists

Passing Accuracy91.2%

Duels Win Rate61.8%

Personal & Contract Details

Full NameDeclan Rice

Date of BirthJanuary 14, 1999 (age 27)

Place of BirthKingston upon Thames, England

Height / Foot1.88 meters • Right

Joined Real MadridJuly 15, 2023

Contract ExpirationJune 30, 2028

Player AgentWasserman

Kit OutfitterAdidas

Career Honors & Silverware

🏆UEFA Europa Conference League Winner, 2023
🏆FA Community Shield Winner, 2023
🏆West Ham United Hammer of the Year (3x)

Entire Career Performance Statistics

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APPEARANCES410

GOALS24

ASSISTS30

STARTING XI RATE94%

Joined Arsenal FC in July 2023 for a club-record £105 million (€116.6M), immediately transforming Arsenal's midfield structure and title credentials.

Performance Radar Metrics (90th Percentile)

Compared against European top-5 league players in position.

Opta Data Score

Ground Duel Recovery Rate94 / 100

Ball Carrying Progressive Distance92 / 100

Second-Ball Anticipation90 / 100

Box-to-Box Engine & Stamina97 / 100

Set-Piece Delivery & Aerial Presence86 / 100

Chief Scout Verdict & Tactical Role

• Arsenal's record £105M signing; ranks in the 95th percentile for progressive ball carries by central midfielders.
• Captain of West Ham United's 2023 UEFA Conference League winning side.
• 58 senior international caps for England.

Who Is Declan Rice?

Declan Rice is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or central midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Known for his athleticism, ball-carrying ability, and defensive reading, he broke the British transfer record in 2023.

⭐ France National Team Record: 58 appearances and 5 goals place him among the most prolific scorers in French football history.

Academy Roots & Career Path

Rice emerged through Chelsea's academy before joining West Ham United in 2014, where he captained the Hammers to UEFA Europa Conference League victory in 2023.

Kylian Mbappé Full Transfer History

Verified transfer market records from youth academy to Real Madrid

Total Fees: €116.60 million

Season	Date	Left	Joined	Market Value	Fee
23/24	15/07/2023	West Ham	Arsenal	€90.00m	€116.60m

Family Background & Personal Representation

Mbappé's family story adds important context to his identity both on and off the pitch. His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, comes from Cameroon, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, is a former handball player born in Algeria who serves as a shareholder at SM Caen.

•Partner: Lauren Fryer
•Son: Jude Rice

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Arsenal pay for Declan Rice?

Arsenal signed Declan Rice from West Ham United for a British-record £105 million (€116.6M) fee in July 2023.

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