Who wears the armband in 2025/26? Captains confirmed

Bundesliga.com listed each club’s captain for the new season, including Manuel Neuer (Bayern) and Emre Can (Dortmund).

Promoted Köln and Hamburg also announced their leaders as they return to the top flight.

Leadership stability often correlates with defensive organisation early in campaigns.

“Who are the Bundesliga captains for the 2025/26 season?”

Takeaway: continuity in the spine should aid teams through August tactical bedding-in.