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# Scott Arfield will play a vital role for Rangers this season

Rangers signed Scott Arfield last year [on a free](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44107718) after his contract at [Burnley expired](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44107718) – and he turned out to be one of the [signings of the summer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-consider-summer-swoop-rangers-14430274).

The 30-year-old scored an [impressive ten goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/55291) and [provided seven assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/55291) – as Steven Gerrard’s side finished second in the SPFL.

Arfield, who is a Canadian international, embraced both Rangers and their fans – and quickly became a [fan-favourite](https://www.rangersnews.uk/news/rangers-star-scott-arfield-named-as-josh-mcpakes-ibrox-idol/).

He may not be captain, but his [hard-no-nonsense](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-rangers-target-scott-arfield-12412382) style of play – and strong words made him a leader on the pitch.

He was [vital last year](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scott-arfield-earns-major-praise-16525948) – and he also will be [this season](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scott-arfield-earns-major-praise-16525948) – as Rangers look to usurp Celtic in the race for the title.

Arfield has already started the season well with [one goal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/top-scorers) and [one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/profil/spieler/55291) in all competitions – and the former Burnley man looks ready to lead a title-charge.

A lot of Rangers [fans love Arfield](https://www.rangersnews.uk/news/rangers-star-scott-arfield-named-as-josh-mcpakes-ibrox-idol/) – and you can expect him to put in some outstanding[midfield performances](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-star-scott-arfield-wanted-14986759) throughout the season.

There were links to the Premier League earlier in the summer – with his form supposedly catching the eye of [Crystal Palace](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rangers-star-scott-arfield-wanted-14986759) [and others](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-consider-summer-swoop-rangers-14430274), but Arfield appears [settled at Ibrox](https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/scott-arfield-dismisses-crystal-palace-speculation-and-insists-he-is-settled-at-rangers/).

He is arguably playing [the best football](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/old-firm-derby-best-football-15103262) of his career – and has also found a club that appreciates him and his qualities.

It seems like the 30-year-old will play a massive role, once again, for Rangers this year.