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Declan Rice
Born: January 14, 1999
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Kingston upon Thames, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2014-2017 | West Ham United |
| Senior | 2017-2023 | West Ham United |
| 2023- | Arsenal | |
| International | 2019- | England |
Sports Mole has 2,594 articles about Declan Rice. Articles 1 to 40:
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Martin Zubimendi breaks silence on Arsenal transfer from Real Sociedad amid Real Madrid hijack links
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is a target of Arsenal, and the Spaniard addresses his future amid links to Real Madrid.Jun 3, 17:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fcwtp_1.jpg "Charles Watts/Thomas Partey composite image")
Arsenal transfer exclusive: Thomas Partey contract decision made as "most likely" outcome revealed
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is offered a new contract by the club, and the "most likely" scenario is that he pens an extension, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jun 3, 15:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fgraham-potter_1.jpg "West Ham United manager Graham Potter on January 18, 2025")
West Ham United summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole analyses West Ham United's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.Jun 2, 17:55
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Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into Arsenal's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.
Jun 2, 12:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fthomas-partey.jpg "Arsenal's Thomas Partey pictured on September 22, 2024")
Thomas Partey in 'slow-moving' Arsenal contract talks as Barcelona line up free transfer swoop
Barcelona reportedly enter talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer as the 31-year-old makes his contract demands clear to the Gunners.Jun 2, 08:02
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Florian Wirtz: Man City snub 'stings' but Liverpool transfer 'will not make or break' Pep Guardiola's summer plans
The sight of Florian Wirtz edging closer to joining Liverpool 'stings a little bit' for Man City, but the German's decision to snub Pep Guardiola's side 'will not make or break' their future plans, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.May 28, 17:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fcwma.jpg "Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite")
Arsenal season review: Why Premier League title was "impossible" as Player of the Season discussed
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts reviews the Gunners' 2024-25 campaign, what lessons they will take into 2025-26 and also names his Player of the Season.May 27, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on March 9, 2025")
Arsenal's Declan Rice voted Premier League Midfielder of the Season over Man United, Liverpool stars
Arsenal's Declan Rice pips Bruno Fernandes and Alexis Mac Allister to the Premier League Midfielder of the Season prize in the Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 26, 13:32
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Premier League Team of the Season: Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign, including Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk.May 26, 09:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Farsgab.jpg "Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli's goal on April 20, 2025")
Arsenal 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from Mikel Arteta's latest trophyless campaign
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Arsenal's 2024-25 season, selecting the Gunners' star player, best moment and standout result.May 26, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe on March 29, 2025")
Real Madrid 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from an underwhelming campaign for Los Blancos
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Real Madrid's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.May 26, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmohamed-salah_3.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on April 27, 2025")
Mohamed Salah sees off Arsenal, Newcastle competition to win Premier League Player of the Season award
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah storms to the Premier League Player of the Season prize in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 26, 07:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fkieran-tierney_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kieran Tierney pictured on December 18, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton confirmed as Mikel Arteta makes Raheem Sterling, Kieran Tierney calls
Arsenal and Southampton confirm their starting lineups for the final weekend of the Premier League season.May 25, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fmohamed-salah_2.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on March 8, 2025")
Salah joins Ronaldo, De Bruyne in exclusive club as Liverpool star wins Premier League Player of the Season award
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah joins Kevin De Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo in an exclusive club after winning the Premier League Player of the Season award.May 24, 12:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kieran Tierney, Ethan Nwaneri start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.May 23, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on May 3, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 13:22
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England squad announced: Thomas Tuchel's winners and losers for Andorra, Senegal fixtures
England boss Thomas Tuchel reveals his squad for June's matches with Andorra and Senegal.May 23, 08:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fcwrd.jpg "Charles Watts/Rodrygo composite")
Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer given seal of approval as Mikel Arteta told to repeat Declan Rice trick
Arsenal should have no qualms about paying £20m or £30m over the odds to sign reported target Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer, Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.May 22, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on December 27, 2024")
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Southampton: William Saliba, Jurrien Timber updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Southampton.May 22, 09:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fcwjt.jpg "Charles Watts/Jurrien Timber composite image")
Jurrien Timber injury: Arsenal given pre-season hope after surgery as Mikel Arteta comments dissected
Arsenal are keeping their fingers crossed that Jurrien Timber will return from ankle surgery in time for the start of pre-season, expert Charles Watts claims.May 20, 19:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fcwma.jpg "Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image")
Mikel Arteta future: Arsenal manager sent one-season trophy warning as 'patience wears thin'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is told he can only afford one more trophyless season before serious questions are asked about the Gunners' inability to get over the line.May 20, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025")
Mikel Arteta hints at double Arsenal transfer exit as William Saliba injury update delivered after Newcastle win
Mikel Arteta hints at two imminent Arsenal exits following the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in their final Premier League home game of the season.May 18, 20:59
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Declan Rice stunner seals Champions League qualification
Arsenal confirm their place in next season's Champions League as Declan Rice's stunner seals a 1-0 victory over top-five rivals Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.May 18, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Falexander-isak_2.jpg "Alexander Isak celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Ipswich Town, on December 21, 2024")
Arsenal vs. Newcastle starting XIs confirmed as huge Declan Rice, Alexander Isak shocks revealed
Arsenal and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.May 18, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fharvey-barnes.jpg "Harvey Barnes and Bruno Guimaraes celebrate together for Newcastle United on April 16, 2025")
Team News: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United.May 17, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwai.jpg "Charles Watts/Alexander Isak composite image")
Arsenal vs. Newcastle: Mikel Arteta sent Ethan Nwaneri demand for final Premier League home game
Arsenal cannot be considered the favourites for Sunday's game with Newcastle United, where Mikel Arteta must re-introduce a promising attacker to the starting XI. May 17, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmartin-zubimendi.jpg "Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Why the Gunners may not trigger Martin Zubimendi release clause
Arsenal are reportedly planning to discuss a transfer fee for Martin Zubimendi directly with Real Sociedad instead of triggering the player's £51m release clause.May 16, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fkai-havertz.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz in action on August 7, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes Kai Havertz call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Newcastle United.May 16, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025")
Preview: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 13:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fkai-havertz_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on September 22, 2024")
Mikel Arteta gives triple Arsenal injury update before Newcastle as Kai Havertz question answered
Mikel Arteta provides updates on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Sunday.May 16, 12:55
Mohamed Salah chasing Ronaldo, Henry record as Premier League Player of the Season nominees revealed
Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch are among eight players to have been nominated for the Premier League's Player of the Season award.May 15, 10:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fdeclan-rice_1.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice reacts on September 25, 2024")
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Newcastle clash: Rice, Trossard, Havertz latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Newcastle United.May 15, 09:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fkaileo.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard pictured on February 20, 2024")
Arsenal training latest: Three boosts and one scare for Mikel Arteta before Newcastle clash
Arsenal receive three injury boosts in Wednesday's open training session at the Emirates ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.May 14, 13:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwdr.jpg "Charles Watts/Declan Rice composite image")
Declan Rice injury: Arsenal's emergency replacement decided as Mikel Arteta sent clear instruction
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must not risk Declan Rice for the remainder of the season even if his hamstring problem is not severe, expert Charles Watts claims.May 13, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fmikel-arteta_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024")
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal 'planning shock move' for prospect viewed as future Enzo Maresca star man
Arsenal are allegedly contemplating a surprise approach for a Chelsea player who is regarded as a star of the future.May 13, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwma.jpg "Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image")
How Mikel Arteta 'hammering' inspired magnificent Arsenal fightback in Liverpool Premier League thriller
Mikel Arteta likely "tore strips" into his Arsenal team in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool to trigger their terrific turnaround in the second half, Charles Watts claims.May 13, 12:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 22, 2024")
Arsenal have two emergency Declan Rice replacements as midfielder's mystery injury 'revealed'
The nature of Declan Rice's mystery injury is reportedly revealed, and Arsenal have two players who could act as an emergency replacement for the Englishman.May 12, 10:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fmikmer.jpg "Arsenal's Mikel Merino is sent off on May 11, 2025")
Arsenal could start three emergency attackers against Newcastle after double blow in Liverpool draw
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces the prospect of a double attacking blow for next weekend's clash with Newcastle United after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.May 11, 18:55
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Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's 10 men produce spirited fightback
Ten-man Arsenal produce a spirited fightback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield.May 11, 17:28
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