Best captains in football: Arsenal & Man Utd greats plus departing legends Xavi & Gerrard

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5) Carles Puyol (Barcelona)

A one club-man and a real winner, Barcelona legend Carles Puyol retired from playing last summer, but played a major role in their recent success.

6) Xavi (Barcelona)

Replacing Puyol as captain, and often taking the armand in his absence in recent seasons, Xavi is another great captain set to quit the Nou Camp this summer, bowing out in some style with the treble.

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