Top 5 contenders to be next Manchester United Captain

David De Gea continues to be Manchester United's saviour
David De Gea continues to be Manchester United's saviour

#4 Ashley Young

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League

The Englishman joined Manchester United from Aston Villa in June 2011, primarily as a right winger. However, his versatility soon proved to be an asset, as he could play on either side of the field as well as through the middle. Young has a Premier League winner's medal, and has also won the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, the Community Shield as well as the UEFA Europa League and as such, he has that winning mentality embedded in him.

After the appointment of Louis van Gaal, Young modified his game and became a left back and was so good in the role that he was selected for the part in the England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is a fighter and a survivor and has all the necessary leadership skills in his arsenal.

This season, Young has played both as left back and right back, and has excelled in each role. He has captained the team in the absence of Valencia, leading them out 19 times already, including 6 times in Solskjaer's first 8 games in charge!

As such, Ashley Young is a strong contender for the next Manchester United Captain and he will be giving every man in this list a stiff competition.

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