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Roy Keane says ‘brilliant’ Nottingham Forest legend is the best captain in football history

Roy Keane knows a thing or two about being a captain, widely considered one of the best there ever was. But he has picked out…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Roy Keane says ‘brilliant’ Nottingham Forest legend is the best captain in football history
Key Things to Know
  • Roy Keane named former Nottingham Forest teammate Stuart Pearce as the best captain in football history.
  • Keane praised Pearce during an interview on The Overlap's TikTok channel, rejecting suggestions to pick himself.
  • Keane and Pearce played 114 matches together during their time at Nottingham Forest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Nottingham Forest and Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane named Stuart Pearce as the best captain in football history. Speaking on The Overlap's TikTok channel, Keane dismissed suggestions that he should pick himself, instead selecting his former Forest teammate as the most awe-inspiring skipper he played under as a developing player.

Pearce stands as Nottingham Forest's longest-serving captain, having featured in 114 matches alongside Keane during their time together at the club. The article argues that the modern Forest side could benefit from Pearce's standard-setting leadership qualities.

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