A lively debate has emerged around Declan Rice's long-term legacy following a recent episode of Rio Ferdinand's podcast, where guest Joel Beya suggested the Arsenal midfielder could eventually surpass Steven Gerrard's career in terms of trophies.
The discussion has sparked strong reactions, especially given Gerrard's iconic status and Arsenal's mixed history with silverware. Rice's growing influence at Arsenal has already drawn widespread praise, with Mikel Arteta previously stating he believes the midfielder can enter the Ballon d'Or conversation if Arsenal achieve sustained success, as reported by SoftFootball .
Beya's argument was rooted in opportunity rather than past achievement. He pointed to Rice's current environment at Arsenal, a side consistently competing at the top end of the Premier League and in Europe, as a platform that could support a strong trophy haul over time.
