Mark van Bommel, the Dutch combative midfielder, was made captain of Bayern Munich after the recent retirement of goalkeeper, Oliver Kahn. However, he has been a fan favorite since he joined the club in 2006. He was voted Bayern Player of the Year for the 2006-07 season.
4. John Terry
Position: Center Back
Club: Chelsea FC
Regardless of what you think, John Terry is one of the best defenders around. He made his club debut in 1998 and since then, has spent the majority of the time with the club. In 2003, he was made permanent captain of Chelsea.
3. Stephen McManus
Position: Center Back/Left Back
Club: Celtic FC
Stephen McManus is a product of the Celtic youth system and has played for them throughout his career. After Neil Lennon left the club for Nottingham Forest in 2007, McManus was handed the armband. He won his first trophy as captain when Celtic won the Scottish Premier League in the 2007-2008 season.
2. Marcelo Bordon
Position: Center Back
Club: FC Schalke 04
In 2004, Marcelo Bordon transferred to Schalke 04 from Stuttgart. Since then, he has been the backbone of the Schalke back-line. In 2006, Bordon was made captain of Schalke and has proven himself to be more than capable.
1. William Gallas
Position: Center Back
Club: Arsenal FC
It's hard to imagine an Arsenal captain other than Thierry Henry, but William Gallas has filled those shoes quite well. After joining Arsenal from Chelsea in 2006, he became a staple to the Arsenal defense. After the departure of Thierry Henry in offseason, Gallas was made captain.
So there are the candidates. Now it's time for you to decide the best captain in Europe.
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