May 15, 2024 · When it comes to winning the ball back from opponents, Declan Rice, our June cover star – pick up the issue Tuesday or get early access by signing up to the MH Squad – appears to have an almost...

Jun 28, 2021 · One of the biggest takeaways from his performances last season is Rice disproving the narrative that he is limited to sliding tackles and playing safe passes. He showed signs he is becoming more...

Declan Rice (born 14 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Known for his stamina, strength, ball carrying ability and tackling, he is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

Apr 30, 2024 · On a Monday afternoon at Arsenal’s training ground in London Colney, Rice is scrolling through clips — more than 80 of them, put together by The Athletic — as he reflects on his evolution as a...

May 23, 2021 · Four years on from that brief bow at Burnley, Rice is now a tall, tanned and muscular 22-year-old and a vitally important player for Club and country.

Mar 11, 2024 · At West Ham United, he showed glimpses of this athletic potential and running power, but usually had to be measured in his approach. His defensive duties always came first. In recent matches for...

Dec 30, 2021 · With the 22-year-old set to make his 150th league appearance against Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day, this is the story about how he has used disappointment to fuel his motivation, and how he...

Jul 28, 2022 · Every minute of being a professional footballer is another minute in paradise for Declan Rice. The lad who found himself without a club at 14 made his West Ham United senior team debut, in the Premier League, just three year later.

Jun 5, 2021 · West Ham's Declan Rice hopes to impress at Euro 2020 after overcoming rejection to establish himself as a regular in Gareth Southgate's England side.

Jan 14, 1999 · View the player profile of Arsenal Midfielder Declan Rice, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.