Max Kilman’s departure to West Ham United means Wolves will have a new captain for the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Who are the candidates to wear the armband next season?
Mario Lemina has stood out in Wolves’ midfield since arriving from Nice in January 2023.
His combative, action-packed displays have endeared him to Wolves fans, who voted him their player of the season for 2023-24.
Lemina led Wolves to a pre-season friendly victory against Como in Spain on Monday.
At 34 years old, Craig Dawson He is the oldest outfield player in the Wolves squad and is very experienced, having made 288 Premier League appearances in his career.
Dawson’s organizational and leadership qualities were instrumental in the team avoiding relegation in 2022-23 and the team’s progression under Gary O’Neil last season.
Matheus Cunha
Wolves’ top scorer last season with 14 goals in all competitions, the Brazilian international striker is clearly popular with fans and his team-mates alike.
A key player in Wolves’ attack, he also played a key role in Wolves’ acquisition of Brazilian teenager Pedro Lima this summer.
Any other competitors?
Portugal right-back Nelson Semedo was the players’ choice for player of the season last season and was part of a wider leadership group at the club last year.
José Sá was an almost ever-present in goal during his three seasons at Wolves, while the 23-year-old João Gomes is now a regular in Brazil’s midfield and highly regarded – could the next stage of his development be a leadership role at Molineux?
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