When Luka Milivojevic pulls on the captain’s armband, he says he doesn’t feel a change. Instead, the black and white ring which establishes him as leader becomes part of his steely, composed and assertive nature - slipping on as a seamless extension to his inherent character.
The armband wields the power to bestow a player dominance and status beyond their natural ability, but the responsibilities which come with it - as with scoring, diplomacy and commitment - are simply another element in the job which Luka Milivojevic dedicates his life to.
“It means a lot,” he explains.