Captain's armband, a common sports accessory used primarily in team sports like soccer, basketball, rugby, and volleyball. It is typically made from a comfortable, elastic nylon fabric and features a bold "C" (for Captain) to denote the team leader on the field.
Purpose and Use
Identification: The main purpose of the armband is to make the team captain easily identifiable to teammates, officials, and referees during a match.
Leadership Symbol: It represents leadership and helps consolidate the team's strength and communication during a game.
Regulations: In the 2024/25 edition of the Laws of the Game for football (soccer), it became mandatory for each team to have a captain identified by an armband