I was of (so wrong) opinion that a football team needs 11 leaders on the pitch no matter armband.
To use funny Pat Fenlons words, the manager of Bohemians Dublin after a brawl with Shamrock Rovers at the Dalymount Park:
"I've seen better fights in a chippy in Finglas.
"If there is going to be a fight I would like to see a good one."
Virgil acts like that guy who gets into a mess in night club with his lightweight buddys like Mommo and Mané. He scares the fuck out of those drunk wankers trying while giving all the confidence to his mates. He is fucking boss.
True leader, gives softer characters and punchers confidence we are here to win, as a team. And he doesnt need to be a Captain. What.a.man.