Defender Thomas Vermaelen has been appointed captain of the Belgian national team.
Coach Dick Advocaat recognised the qualities in Arsenal's new £10 million summer signing, who has been in scintillating form for his club.
The 'Verminator' is the club's top scorer and was captain of Dutch giants Ajax, before deciding to move to Arsenal.
The 23-year-old was chosen ahead of Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten.
I'm confident that Gooners will feel that if not for Fabregas, Vermaelen would be another candidate for Arsenal captain as well.
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