vice-captain

(sports) A player who takes on the responsibilities of captain when the captain is not playing.

Japanese Meaning

キャプテンが不在の場合にその責務を引き継ぐ選手（副キャプテン）

When the captain was injured, the vice-captain stepped up to lead the team through the final matches.

キャプテンが負傷したとき、副キャプテンが最後の試合でチームを率いた。

Sense（1）

(sports) A player who takes on the responsibilities of captain when the captain is not playing.

vice-captains

（ plural ）