Wigan Athletic's players have unanimously chosen Max Power as the new captain and Jensen Weir as the vice-captain for the 2026/27 season. This decision was made by the players themselves, with boss Gary Caldwell handing over the decision to the dressing room.
Max Power, a 33-year-old midfielder who returned to the club for his third spell, was selected by his team-mates as the new captain. Jensen Weir, who narrowly pipped Morgan Fox for the deputy role, will be the vice-captain.
Why it matters for Wigan Athletic
Gary Caldwell explained that he made a deliberate decision to bring good people into the club this summer, and there were already some good people here already. He believes that the players should be the ones to choose their captain, as they are the ones who will stand behind them.
The new captain and vice-captain will be leading the team forward this season, and the players are confident that they will do a great job. Max Power has a leadership pedigree and has played a lot of games for the club during his career, while Jensen Weir has a lot of history with the club and is brilliant around the place.
As of August 14, 2026, Wigan Athletic are 14th in League One with 56 points, 14 wins, 14 draws, and 16 losses from 44 games, with a recent form of DWWWD. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 56, resulting in a -7 goal difference.
Wigan Athletic's new captain and vice-captain will be leading the team forward this season, and the players are confident that they will do a great job. Max Power has a leadership pedigree and has played a lot of games for the club during his career, while Jensen Weir has a lot of history with the club and is brilliant around the place.
