On 5 December 2001, he captained Chelsea for the first time, in a league match against Charlton Athletic.
5-tii December 2001-dii Waxa Uu Xertay Marada Kabtanimo Ee Kooxsa Chelsea Markiisa ugu Horeeysay Ciyaar Ay Chelsea La Ciyaartay Kooxda Charlaton Athletic.