The former Gunners youth product has long been considered a future captain of our side, but has looked like an exit could be on the cards in recent seasons. (justarsenal.com)
Now captain of the side, Fonte has led the Saints to the cusp of European football, while maintaining the Southampton way of helping the young players from the club's academy. (caughtoffside.com)
He has come a long way since then, and is now the joint-most capped player for his country, and is the current captain of their side going into the upcoming summer tournament. (justarsenal.com)