This article lists players who have recently captained the Kerry senior hurling team in the Christy Ring Cup, the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
| Year | Player | Club | National titles | Provincial titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Michael Slattery | Ballyheigue | National League Div 2 winning captain | |
| 2002 | James McCarthy | Kilmoyley | ||
| 2003 | Ian Brick | Kilmoyley | ||
| 2004 | Shane Brick | Kilmoyley | ||
| 2005 | Colin Harris | Kilmoyley | ||
| 2006 | Michael Conway | Lixnaw | ||
| 2007 | Liam Boyle | Ballyduff | ||
| 2008 | John Griffin | Lixnaw | ||
| 2009 | Tom Murnane | Kilmoyley | ||
| 2010 | Colin Harris | Ballincollig | Nationl League Div 3A winning captain | |
| 2011 | Mikey Boyle | Ballyduff | Christy Ring Cup final winning captain | |
| 2012 |