'Captaining this club is unbelievable' - Bassey
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Calvin Bassey says it has been "a huge privilege" to wear the armband for Fulham in their first three Premier League games this season.
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The Cottagers are still in search of their first points under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who seems to have handed matchday captaincy duties to the 26-year-old.
Bassey, who signed a four-year deal in July 2023, has made 105 appearances for Fulham, scoring four goals and recording one assist.
"Being able to captain this club is unbelievable," Bassey said. "I'm going into my fourth season here so I know the boys and I get on with everyone.
"I'm just myself and I try to help everyone. Leading comes naturally to me because of the position I play - I can see everything and I have to communicate as a centre-half.
"It is a huge privilege and I have to thank the manager for giving it to me, but I don't think it has changed me."
On what type of character he tries to be in the dressing room, the 26-year-old Nigeria international said: "I'm more chill. Before a game, I'm just happy and smiling, as always. I just want everyone to go into a game with good energy.
"Of course you can get frustrated, I think everyone understands that. It isn't my personality to start screaming at people, though. I know everyone goes out there and gives 100%."
On looking after Fulham academy graduate Josh King, he added: "His mum has told me to look after him, so I know I can stick it on him now if he gets too big for his boots!
"I always looked after him anyway, but I got the green light so it's even better now. I'm so happy for him - he works hard and he is always on the pitch after training practising. He is a player we need."