Frequently asked questions

What position does Declan Rice play?

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Where was Declan Rice born?

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

What is Declan Rice's jersey number?

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

What is Declan Rice's height?

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

What is Declan Rice's weight?

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

What was Declan Rice's boyhood club?

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Does Declan Rice have children?

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Who is Declan Rice's wife?

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.