Captain
After Kurt Zouma left West Ham this summer, it became obvious that West Ham will have a new captain this summer. Star forward Jarrod Bowen and summer signing Max Kilman seemed highly likely to lead West Ham ahead of the upcoming season.
In the starting lineup, Julen Lopetegui named Max Kilman to be the captain. Throughout the game, Max Kilman was one of the best players for West Ham alongside Bowen and Paqueta. Hence, Kilman is expected to lead the Hammers in the Premier League opening matchday against Aston Villa as well.