Declan Rice has taken up a new creative hobby—photography—by launching a secret Instagram account where he shares his snapshots. The Arsenal and England midfielder, who has been a key figure for Mikel Arteta since his £105 million move from West Ham last year, is now channeling his artistic side away from the pitch.
Rice’s Instagram account, @dr.jpg, features the bio: “Every 📸 taken by me 😁.” Despite having only two posts so far, they offer a glimpse into his new passion. His initial post captures behind-the-scenes moments in the England dressing room following their 2-0 win against Fulham. The photos highlight players like Player of the Match Trent Alexander-Arnold, debutant Noni Madueke, and captain Harry Kane. Rice cheekily captioned this series: “First game behind the lens. 🏴 v 🇫🇮.”
His second post offers a peek into his leisure time on the golf course with friends, simply titled “Golf life.”
Rice will miss Arsenal’s North London derby against Tottenham on Sunday due to a red card he received in a 1-1 draw with Brighton before the international break. However, he’s expected to be back for Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Atalanta on Thursday.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will face Manchester City, but they might be missing captain Martin Ødegaard, who was seen leaving on crutches after an injury during Norway’s 2-1 victory over Austria.