Declan Rice: podcast appearances and interviews

Declan Rice, born on 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 versatility, stamina, ball-carrying ability, and tackling skills, he is regarded as one of the top midfielders in the world. Rice began his professional career at West Ham United after being released by Chelsea's academy. By 2017, he had established himself as a key first-team player. In 2022, he succeeded Mark Noble as club captain and led West Ham to a UEFA Europa Conference League title, also being named the competition's Player of the Season. During his tenure at West Ham, he made 245 appearances before transferring to Arsenal in July 2023. The transfer involved a club record fee of £100 million, making him the joint-most-expensive English player in history. His arrival at Arsenal contributed to their victory in the Premier League, ending a 22-year title drought. Internationally, Rice was initially eligible to play for either England or the Republic of Ireland and represented Ireland at youth and senior levels before switching allegiance to England in 2019. He debuted for England that same year and has been part of squads for UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2024, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has finished runner-up in both European Championship tournaments in which he participated.