51 Arsenal F.c Best Players of All Time

Arsenal Football Club is one of the most successful teams in English football, with a rich history and many trophies to its name. Founded in 1886 in Islington, London, Arsenal have won 13 league titles, a record 14 FA Cups, two League Cups, 16 FA Community Shields, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

The club is currently part of the Premier League and is one of the most successful and popular teams in the world. Arsenal have a passionate fanbase and are renowned for their attractive, attacking style of play.

1. Bukayo Saka

England national football team

Career

• Watford
• 2008–2018 Arsenal
• 2018: Arsenal
• 2017: England U16
• 2017–2018: England U17
• 2018–2019: England U18
• 2018–2019: England U19
• 2020: England U21
• 2020: England

Bukayo Saka is a talented English winger who has been playing for Arsenal since 2018. He made his senior debut in 2008 and has played over 100 games for the Gunners, scoring 10 goals.

Bukayo was named Young Player of the Year by The Guardian after helping Arsenal win the FA Cup in 2018. He was called up to England's World Cup squad in 2020 but did not make an appearance due to injury.

Bukayo is set to feature prominently for Arsenal next season as they attempt to reclaim their title from Liverpool Bukayo Saka is a talented young footballer who has represented England at various youth levels.

He was part of the Arsenal side that won the English Premier League in 2018, and he looks set to continue his development with the club. 

Bukayo Saka is a versatile player who can play anywhere across the midfield area, making him an important member of any team he features for.

He has also been called up to represent England at the international level, and he will be looking to add to his collection of honors when he takes on Denmark next month. 

Bukayo Saka is one of Britain's most promising young footballers, and fans will be hoping that he continues to develop at Arsenal over the coming years.

Also Played For: youth soccer, premier league fantasy football

2. Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2010–2012: Anhanguera
• 2013–2015: Palmeiras
• 2015–2017: Palmeiras
• 2017–2022: Manchester City
• 2022: Arsenal
• 2015: Brazil U20
• 2015–2016: Brazil U23
• 2016: Brazil

Gabriel Jesus is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Arsenal. He began his career with Palmeiras, before moving to Manchester City in 2017. 

Gabriel Jesus has been praised for his speed and scoring ability, having scored 58 goals in 159 senior appearances.

Gabriel Jesus is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Brazil national team. Gabriel Jesus has played for Brazil at various age groups, most notably winning Copa America in 2019. 

He was signed by Manchester City in May 2016 for £ 27 million and made his debut later that year against Arsenal.

In September 2018, he scored his first goal for Man City to win the Premier League title which was also their first-ever title with Pep Guardiola as manager. 

He has represented Brazil at various youth levels including being part of the victorious U-20 World Cup squad in 2017 where they beat Venezuela 2-1 in the final to become champions.

Also Played For: premier league

3. Martin Ødegaard

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2005–2009: Drammen Strong
• 2009–2014: Strømsgodset
• 2013: Strømsgodset 
• 2013–2014: Strømsgodset 
• 2014–2015: Strømsgodset
• 2015–2017: Real Madrid Castilla
• 2015–2021: Real Madrid
• 2017–2018: Heerenveen (loan)
• 2018–2019: Vitesse (loan)
• 2019–2020: Real Sociedad (loan)
• 2021: Arsenal (loan)
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2013: Norway U15
• 2013–2014: Norway U16
• 2014: Norway U17
• 2014–2018: Norway U21
• 2014: Norway

Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays for Arsenal. Martin Ødegaard started his career at Drammen Strong before moving to Strømsgodset in 2014.

In 2020, Martin Ødegaard will join Real Madrid following their acquisition of the rights to him from Arsenal. Martin Ødegaard has been capped by Norway at the youth level and made his senior international debut in 2018.

As a midfielder, Martin Ødegaard is known for his dribbling skills and ability to set up goals for teammates; he has scored 36 times in 172 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal since joining them in 2016.

Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid and the Norway national team.

He began his career at his hometown club Strømsgodset before moving to Spanish side Real Madrid in 2013, where he has made over 150 appearances and scored 37 goals. 

Norway at all levels up to U21 level, making 18 appearances and scoring 5 goals between 2014-2018. 

On 17 November 2018, he was selected by manager Erich Jochimsen for the Norweigan squad for their game against England which resulted in a 1-1 draw; it was his first international appearance since March 2017 due to injury problems.

In December 2018, Martin signed with Arsenal on loan until the end of 2020.

4. Thierry Henry

France national football team

Career

• 1997 France U20
• 1997–2010 France
• 2016–2018 Belgium (assistant)
• 2018–2019 Monaco
• 2019–2021 Montreal Impact
• 2021– Belgium (assistant)

Thierry Henry is a former professional football player who played as a striker. He began his career with CO Les Ulis in France before moving to US Palaiseau and then Monaco.

In 1994, he made the move to England to play for Monaco, where he won two Ligue 1 titles and an Intercontinental Cup. 

He subsequently transferred to Arsenal, where he enjoyed great success between 1998 and 2002 winning three Premier League titles and two FA Cups.

After leaving Arsenal, Henry spent one season with New York Red Bulls before retiring from playing at the age of 36 due to injury sustained while playing for Barcelona in the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League campaign.

Henry later became an assistant coach at the Belgian side Anderlecht[5]before being appointed Belgium's head coach in November 2017. Known as "The Frenchman", Thierry Henry is one of the greatest strikers and players in French football history.

He played for Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal and Barcelona before moving to New York Red Bulls in 2010. In 1997, at just 20 years old, he made his international debut for France and went on to score 53 goals for his country over a 10-year period. 

After retiring from playing in 2014, Henry became manager of Belgium's assistant team but was sacked after less than two months in the role. He has since returned to coaching full time with Monaco. 

Henry is married to former model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and they have three children together - Zoë (born 1999), Sabrina (2001) and Teddie (2003).

Outside of football, he is known as a fashion icon thanks to his popular clothing lines including Nike Golfwear and Adidas Predator range of sneakers.

Also Played For: new york red bulls, mls

5. Pat Jennings

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1960: Shamrock Rovers
• 1961–1963: Newry Town
• 1963–1964: Watford
• 1964–1977: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1977–1985: Arsenal
• 1985–1986: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1986: Everton
• 1964–1986: Northern Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Patrick Jennings is best known as the goalkeeper for Manchester United, but he has also played for Shamrock Rovers and Wales. He made his debut for Shamrock Rovers in 1960 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club.

In 1978, he transferred to Manchester United where he spent 19 years making over 300 appearances in all competitions. Jennings won several trophies with United including 4 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups, 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, and 1 Intercontinental Cup.

He retired from playing in 1994 after helping Manchester United win their 18th league title and was made a CBE that year by Queen Elizabeth II herself. 

After retiring from playing football, Jennings became a coach at Old Trafford before moving onto coaching roles at various clubs around England including West Ham United and Swansea City among others.

In 2018 Patrick Jennings was appointed Chair of Professional Footballers Ireland (PFI) succeeding Pat Short who had held the post since its foundation in 2006. 

This organisation aims to improve standards of living amongst professional footballers through education initiatives such as financial literacy courses.

Patrick Anthony Jennings (born 12 June 1945) is an Irish former goalkeeper who played professionally in both England and Scotland during the late 1960s until 1974.

When he retired due to injury aged 36; while mainly capped by Wales national team compiling 32 caps between 1966-1973 scoring no goals.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham

6. Ian Wright

Career

• 1985: Greenwich Borough
• 1985–1991: Crystal Palace
• 1991–1998: Arsenal
• 1998–1999: West Ham United
• 1999: → Nottingham Forest (loan)
• 1999–2000: Celtic
• 2000: Burnley
• 1989–1992: England B
• 1991–1998: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Wright was born in Woolwich, England on November 3rd 1963. He started playing football at a young age and quickly became one of the best strikers in the country.

Wright spent most of his career with Arsenal, where he won numerous trophies and helped them to become one of the dominant teams in English football. 

After retiring from professional football, Wright has continued to be involved in various media outlets and charities work within football circles.

Ian Wright is currently 59 years old and lives near London with his wife Rebecca and their two children.[4] Ian Wright is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time. 

He has won more trophies than any other player in the history of English football and has also played for several top European clubs.

Wright began his career at Greenwich Borough, before joining Crystal Palace in 1985. He went on to play for Arsenal, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest during his illustrious career, winning leagues and cups with each club. 

In 1998, he moved to Celtic on a loan spell before signing for Burnley the following year where he continued to be a key figure in the team's success until retirement in 2000.

Ian Wright was inducted into England's Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Also Played For: crystal palace

7. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Forward

Career

• 1995–1997: ASL L'Huisserie
• 1997–1998: Nice
• 1998–2001: Laval
• 2001–2007: Bastia
• 2007–2008: AC Milan
• 2008–2011: AC Milan
• 2008–2009: Dijon (loan)
• 2009–2010: Lille (loan)
• 2010–2011: Monaco (loan)
• 2011–2013: Saint-Étienne
• 2011: Saint-Étienne II
• 2013–2018: Borussia Dortmund
• 2018–2022: Arsenal
• 2022: Barcelona
• 2022: Chelsea
• 2009: France U21
• 2009–2012: Gabon U23
• 2009–2022: Gabon
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:19, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Chelsea. Aubameyang started his career with hometown club ASL L'Huisserie, before moving to Nice in 1998.

He made over 200 appearances for the club before joining Bastia in 2001. In 2007, Aubameyang joined Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund and helped them win the German Cup in 2013 and the Bundesliga title in 2014.

After two seasons at Dortmund, he transferred to Arsenal where he has since scored 129 goals in 266 appearances.

On 28 January 2018, it was announced that Aubameyang had completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Premier League champions Chelsea on a reported fee of £56 million.[6] Pierre-Emerick Aubameakia was born on 18 June 1989 in Laval, France.

He began playing football at an early age with local team ASL L’Huisserie before transferring to Nice after making just one appearance for Laval's first team during the 1997–98 season. 

Upon arrival atNice , Aubambeyang became embroiled within controversy after being accused of rape by an ex-teammate. The charge eventually led him into exile overseas for six months while continuing his footballing career.

Aubambeyanga would later return home to play for Bastia (2001), Lyon (2002) then back abroad once more this time joining Borussia Dortmund(2007). 

While with BVB;s reserves he played against Manchester Unitedin what turned out to be their last competitive fixture prior To signing wit arsenal - which happened on 31 August 2017.

Also Played For: as saint-Étienne, borussia dortmund

8. Robin van Persie

Netherlands national football team

Career

• 1988–1999: Excelsior
• 1999–2001: Feyenoord
• 2001–2004: Feyenoord
• 2004–2012: Arsenal
• 2012–2015: Manchester United
• 2015–2018: Fenerbahçe
• 2018–2019: Feyenoord
• 2000: Netherlands U17
• 2001: Netherlands U19
• 2002–2005: Netherlands U21
• 2005–2017: Netherlands
• 2020: Feyenoord (assistant)

Robin van Persie is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. Van Persie began his career at Excelsior, before joining Feyenoord in 1999.

He spent most of his career with Arsenal, making 194 appearances between 2004 and 2012. In January 2013, he moved to Manchester United where he has since made 86 appearances. 

Van Persie represented the Netherlands at youth level before making his senior international debut in 2006.

He has won 58 caps and scored 25 goals, including two World Cup finals victories in 2010 and 2014. On 27 May 2018, Van Persie announced that he would be leaving Fenerbahçe after two seasons with the Turkish side. 

Robin van Persie was born on 6 August 1983 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

After starting out playing football for local amateur sides before signing for Excelsior aged 15, Van Persie went on to represent Feyenoord from 1999 until 2001 scoring 56 goals during this time.

Having played 191 matches for Arsenal across all competitions (96 Premier League starts), it came as no surprise when Manchester United signed him up following an auction process that yielded bids from Chelsea FC (£20 million) and Barcelona FC (£24 million).

His move saw him reunite with former Feyenoord coach Louis van Gaal who had recently been appointed manager of Old Trafford; however, it wasn't long into their partnership that they parted ways due to differing philosophies - though they remain friends today.

Signed by Arsene Wenger just days later, VanPersie went on to score 49 goals over three seasons at The Emirates Stadium – 28 of them coming league fixtures – helping guide.

Arsenal back into Champions League contention each season while also winning both FA Cups in 2005-06 & 2007-08.

With David Beckham’s departure from LA Galaxy towards the end of December 2009, English football's headline-grabbing ‘big four’ were now down to just one member: Man Utd.

Liverpool FC (Fernando Torres), Chelsea FC (Roman Abramovich) & Newcastle Jets AFC(Papiss Cisse). 

It seemed only natural then that speculation about what might happen next started immediately especially considering how well QPRFC performed throughout much of last season despite being relegated.

Also Played For: 2010 fifa world cup, feyenoord

9. Thomas Partey

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2011–2012: Odometah
• 2012: Leganés
• 2012–2013: Atlético Madrid
• 2013–2015: Atlético Madrid
• 2013–2014: Mallorca (loan)
• 2014–2015: Almería (loan)
• 2015–2020: Atlético Madrid
• 2020: Arsenal
• 2016: Ghana
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:30, 3 January 2023 (UTC),  National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Thomas Partey is a Ghanaian midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal. He started his career with Asante Kotoko in Ghana and later joined Atlético Madrid where he played until 2019.

Thomas has been capped by the Ghana national team on multiple occasions, including at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2017 and 2018 as well as the World Cup qualifiers in 2016 and 2017.

Thomas Partey is a versatile midfielder who has played for Atlético Madrid, Mallorca and Almería in his career. 

He was born on 17 October 1992 in Accra, Ghana and started playing football at the age of six with local side Rangers International Football Academy.

After progressing through the youth ranks at Atlética Madrid, he signed for Mallorca in 2013 where he made 37 appearances over two seasons before joining Spanish club Almería on loan in 2014. 

In 2015, Partey moved to Spanish champions Atlético Madrid where he has since featured 132 times across all competitions - scoring 12 goals - including 43 appearances for Ghana during his international career so far.

Also Played For: africa cup of nations, ghana soccer team

10. Robert Pires

Midfielder

Career

• 1989–1992: Reims
• 1992–1993: Metz
• 1993–1998: Metz
• 1998–2000: Marseille
• 2000–2006: Arsenal
• 2006–2010: Villarreal
• 2010–2011: Aston Villa
• 2014–2015: FC Goa
• 1995–1996: France U21
• 1996–2004: France

Robert Pires was born and raised in Reims, France. He started his career at hometown club Reims before moving to Metz in 1993. After two seasons with Metz, Pires signed for Marseille where he scored 66 goals over six years from 1998-2000.

In 2000, Pires moved to Arsenal where he played 189 games and won the Premier League title twice (2002–03 and 2005–06). 

In 2006, Pires joined Spanish side Villarreal where he spent five successful seasons before retiring in 2010 at the age of 37 due to injury problems.

Robert is now a TV pundit for French television channel TF1 as well as an ambassador for several charities including UNICEF UK[4]. Robert has three children - sons Thierry Jr., 

Benjamin and daughter Lila - with wife Sylvie. On 11 December 2017, it was announced that Robert had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia,[6] but recovered after undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Also Played For: villarreal cf, olympique de marseille

11. Alexandre Lacazette

Career

• 1998–2003: ELCS Lyon
• 2003–2011: Lyon
• 2010–2011: Lyon B
• 2010–2017: Lyon
• 2017–2022: Arsenal
• 2022: Lyon
• 2006–2007: France U16
• 2007–2008: France U17
• 2008–2009: France U18
• 2009–2010: France U19
• 2010–2011: France U20
• 2011–2012: France U21
• 2013: France
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:11, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Alexandre Lacazette is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Lyon. Lacazette made his professional debut with Lyon in 2011 and has since played over 150 games for the club, scoring 56 goals.

In 2018, he was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year after finishing as joint-top scorer in the league with 18 goals. Lacazette represented France at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in 2014.

He has since appeared at Euro 2016 and World Cup 2019 qualifying campaigns. 

Alexandre Lacazette was born on 28 May 1991 in Lyon, France to French parents.[4] At age 11, he began playing football for local side ELCS Lyon[5] before signing with top level side Lyon in 2003 when he was just 16 years old.

After impressing during trials,[7][8][9][10] Lacazette made his professional debut for Lyon against Tours on 7 August 2011. 

Over three seasons with the reserve team, he scored 27 goals including 17 whilst also appearing 12 times (scoring 4) for Les Gones’ first-team squad between 2011–2013.[15](Lyon won 2 Coupe de la Ligue titles).

On 6 July 2013 it was announced that Liverpool had reached an agreement to sign him on loan until 30 June 2014.

However, this move fell through due to administrative errors by FIFA which ruled that any player registered outside of their native country could not play abroad without first obtaining a work permit from their home government.

January 2015): Signed by Saint-Étienne FC on loan until 31 December 2020. Received red card vs Sochaux-Montbéliard FCO 0 – 3.

Suspended 10 matches (22nd September 2017 v Metz , 5th November 2017 vs Guingamp SCO , 9th February 2018 vs Nîmes Olympique USM Saint-Étienne FC ).

Sent off again 07 March 2019 v Angers SCO : 1 – 0. A total number of cards: 14.: Failed medical examination 06/07/2018 due to injury sustained 04/05/2018 while playing against Nice Côte d.

Also Played For: ligue 1, olympique lyonnais

12. Dennis Bergkamp

Forward

Career

• 1981–1986: Ajax
• 1986–1993: Ajax
• 1993–1995: Inter Milan
• 1995–2006: Arsenal
• 1989: Netherlands U21
• 1990–2000: Netherlands
• 2011–2017: Ajax (assistant)

Dennis Bergkamp is a Dutch professional footballer who played as a forward for Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal. Bergkamp was born on 10 May 1969 in Amsterdam and started his career at Ajax before moving to Inter Milan in 1993.

He spent the majority of his time at Arsenal, winning three Premier League titles and two FA Cups with the club. After leaving Arsenal in 2006, he had brief spells with Barcelona and Parma before retiring from football later that year.

In 2011, Bergkamp was named as head coach of AZ Alkmaar but left the position after one season due to personal reasons. He has since been working as an ambassador for several clubs including Ajax, Inter Milan, Feyenoord Rotterdam and FC Utrecht.

On 26 November 2014, it was announced that he would be honored with a statue outside the Emirates Stadium following his retirement from playing football.

Also Played For: netherlands national football team

13. William Saliba

Career

• 2008–2014: AS Bondy
• 2014–2016: FC Montfermeil
• 2016–2018: Saint-Étienne
• 2018: Saint-Étienne B
• 2018–2019: Saint-Étienne
• 2019: Arsenal
• 2019–2020: Saint-Étienne (loan)
• 2021: Nice (loan)
• 2021–2022: Marseille (loan)
• 2017: France U16
• 2017–2018: France U17
• 2018: France U18
• 2018: France U19
• 2019: France U20
• 2021: France U21
• 2022: France

William Saliba is a French central defender who joined Arsenal in 2018. He began his career with AS Bondy before moving to FC Montfermeil and then Saint-Étienne.

In 2019, he made his debut for Saint-Étienne and has since played 16 times for the club Saliba is a French-born midfielder who has played for Arsenal and Saint-Étienne.

He was called up to the France youth national teams in 2017, but didn't make his senior debut until 2018. Saliba represented France at the FIFA World Cup in 2022 as part of their squad that reached the runner-up position.

After completing loan spells with Nice and Marseille, he signed for newly promoted Ligue 1 side Nantes on a permanent basis ahead of the 2020 season. 

William Saliba is considered one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe and could be an important player for years to come.

Also Played For: france national football team, football manager 2020

14. Patrick Vieira

Career

• 1984–1986: FC Trappes
• 1986–1991: FC Drouais
• 1991–1993: Tours
• 1993–1995: Cannes
• 1995–1996: Milan
• 1996–2005: Arsenal
• 2005–2006: Juventus
• 2006–2010: Inter Milan
• 2010–2011: Manchester City
• 1995–1996: France U21
• 1997–2009: France
• 2013–2015: Manchester City EDS
• 2016–2018: New York City FC
• 2018–2020: Nice
• 2021–: Crystal Palace

Patrick Vieira is a French-born midfielder who has played for some of the world's biggest clubs, including Arsenal and Milan. He was most recently manager of New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

In 1993, Vieira signed for Arsenal from Tours, making him their first African player ever and helping to lead them to two Premier League titles (2001–02 and 2003–04). 

After leaving Arsenal in 2005, Vieira joined Manchester City where he won another Premier League title in 2008–09 before joining Italian side Juventus the following season.

He then spent one year with Spanish outfit Real Madrid before retiring at the end of his contract with NYCFC in December 2016. 

As a coach, Vieira began his career at Chelsea as an assistant to Carlo Ancelotti before being appointed head coach of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2012–13 season but left after just six months due to disagreements with club president Nasser al-Khelaifi over transfer policy.

He rejoined Chelsea as interim manager during their 2014 Champions League campaign but was sacked after only eight league games.

He subsequently took charge of Crystal Palace on 29 July 2017,[6] leading them into Europe for the first time since 1985.

Winning promotion back to English footballs top division via playoff victory against Huddersfield Town.[8] Senior competitive figures are accurate as per 20 October 2018.

15. Jack Wilshere

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2001: Luton Town
• 2001–2008: Arsenal
• 2008–2018: Arsenal
• 2010: → Bolton Wanderers (loan)
• 2016–2017: → AFC Bournemouth (loan)
• 2018–2020: West Ham United
• 2021: AFC Bournemouth
• 2022: AGF
• 2006–2007: England U16
• 2007–2009: England U17
• 2009: England U19
• 2009: England U21
• 2010–2016: England
• 2022–: Arsenal U18s
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jack Wilshere is a midfielder and current Arsenal U18 Head Coach. He started his career with Luton Town before signing for Arsenal in 2001 at the age of 16.

After making over 200 appearances for Arsenal, Wilshere signed for Bournemouth in January 2015 but only made 4 appearances before returning to Arsenal later that year.

In 2017 he was loaned out to West Ham United where he helped them reach the FA Cup Final, scoring against Manchester United along the way; however they lost 1-0 after extra time to Chelsea.

In 2018 Wilshere re-joined West Ham on a permanent deal and played 33 times for them in all competitions - helping them win promotion back to Premier League as champions Jack Wilshere is a talented English midfielder who has spent his entire career with Arsenal.

He started out as a youth player at Arsenal and made his first-team debut in 2006. He has since established himself as one of the best midfielders in England, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups during his time at the Emirates Stadium. 

In 2015, he joined Bolton Wanderers on loan and became an important part of their promotion campaign to the top flight of English football.

The following year he moved to AFC Bournemouth on a permanent basis and helped them reach the Championship play-offs before being promoted back to the Premier League for 2018–19 season. 

This season he signed for West Ham United but missed most of it due to injury.

Also Played For: fifa 2013, football manager 2011

16. Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2009–2014: Avispa Fukuoka
• 2015–2017: Avispa Fukuoka
• 2018–2019: Sint-Truiden
• 2019–2021: Bologna
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2014–2015: Japan U16
• 2015–2017: Japan U20
• 2017–2021: Japan U23
• 2018: Japan

Tomiyasu made his professional debut for Avispa Fukuoka in the J-League in 2015. He moved to Belgian club Sint-Truiden ahead of the 2018–19 season, and played 27 matches for them during that campaign.

Tomiyasu was called up to Japan's squad for their 2019 AFC Asian Cup campaign, playing one match as a centre back before being substituted off in the 62nd minute against South Korea. 

Tomiyasu is contracted to Arsenal until 2021 and has been touted as a possible replacement for Laurent Koscielny at the Emirates Stadium.

Tomiyasu is a versatile defender who has played for Japan at both U20 and U23 levels. He was part of the Japanese side that reached the AFC Asian Cup final in 2019, but were narrowly beaten by Australia. 

Tomiyasu is already a veteran of senior international football, having made his debut for Japan in 2014 aged just 19 years old.

Also Played For: japan football team, asian football confederation

17. Aaron Ramsdale

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2013–2016: Sheffield United
• 2016–2017: Sheffield United
• 2017–2020: AFC Bournemouth
• 2018:  Chesterfield (loan)
• 2019:  AFC Wimbledon (loan)
• 2020–2021: Sheffield United
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2016: England U18
• 2016–2017: England U19
• 2017–2018: England U20
• 2018–2021: England U21
• 2021: England

Aaron Ramsdale is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Arsenal. Aaron Ramsdale first made his name with Sheffield United as an academy player, before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2017.

In 2018–19, he was loaned out to Bolton Wanderers and played a key role in their promotion to the Championship. Aaron Ramsdale has represented England at under-17 level, and looks likely to make his full international debut later this year.

After spending two years on loan at AFC Bournemouth, he signed for Arsenal permanently in 2020 Aaron Ramsdale is a young English footballer who plays for Sheffield United as a defender. 

He has represented his country at various youth levels and made his full international debut in 2018.

In 2017, he helped England win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, their first major title since the 1990s. Aaron is also known for his powerful shot from distance and was named in the PFA Young Player of the Year award shortlist for 2019. 

After impressing during loan spells at Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon last season, Aaron signed a new long-term contract with Sheffield United in January 2020.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer, sheffield united f.c

18. Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2010–2014: Corinthians
• 2014–2018: Ituano
• 2018–2019: Ituano
• 2019–: Arsenal
• 2019–: Brazil U23
• 2022–: Brazil

Gabriel Martinelli is a Brazilian forward who joined Arsenal in 2020. Gabriel Martinelli has represented Corinthians, Ituano and Arsenal in his career so far.

Gabriel Martinelli was born on 18 June 2001 in Guarulhos, Brazil and he is 21 years old as of 2019. As an attacking midfielder or forward for clubs such as Corinthians, Ituano and Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli has scored over 50 goals in his senior career to date.

Gabriel Martinelli's speed and skill make him a dangerous player on the pitch; he is expected to start playing for Arsenal from the beginning of the 2020-21 season onwards. 

Gabriel Martinelli is a Brazilian football player who has played for Arsenal and Ituano. He was part of the Brazil youth team that competed at the Olympic Games in 2020 in Tokyo.

Gabriel Martinelli's professional career began with Ituano, where he made 17 appearances over two seasons before joining Arsenal this year.

Also Played For: brazil

19. Ashley Cole

Defender

Career

• 1997–1999: Arsenal
• 1999–2006: Arsenal
• 2000:  Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2006–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2016: Roma
• 2016–2018: LA Galaxy
• 2019: Derby County
• 1999: England U20
• 2002: England U21
• 2001–2014: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ashley Cole is a former English international footballer who played as a left-back. Cole began his career at Arsenal, before spending time at Chelsea and then Roma.

He won a Premier League title and two FA Cups with Chelsea, and also made appearances for England at Euro 2012. Cole announced his retirement from professional football in May 2018, after 19 seasons in the game.

Cole is currently a football pundit and ambassador for several organisations. Cole is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and they have three children. In May 2018, Cole announced his retirement from professional football, after 19 seasons in the game.

Cole is currently a football pundit and ambassador for several organisations. Cole is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and they have three children.

Also Played For: chelsea f.c, england national football team

20. Cesc Fàbregas

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–1997: Mataró
• 1997–2003: Barcelona
• 2003–2004: Arsenal
• 2003–2011: Arsenal
• 2011–2014: Barcelona
• 2014–2019: Chelsea
• 2019–2022: Monaco
• 2022: Monaco II
• 2022–: Como
• 2002–2003: Spain U16
• 2003–2004: Spain U17
• 2005: Spain U20
• 2004–2005: Spain U21
• 2006–2016: Spain

Cesc Fàbregas is a Spanish midfielder who plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League. He started his career with Barcelona, before moving to Arsenal.

Fàbregas has won a La Liga title, two Copa del Reys, two UEFA Champions Leagues, and two Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona. He signed for Chelsea in August 2014.

Fàbregas has represented Spain at international level, winning the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 European Championship. He is 1.79 metres tall and has a powerful shot.

Fàbregas is known for his creativity and passing ability. He has been called one of the best midfielders of his generation. Fàbregas is a key player for Chelsea as they compete in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Cesc Fàbregas is a world-renowned Spanish footballer who currently plays for English club Chelsea and the Spanish national team. Fàbregas started his career with Barcelona, before joining Chelsea in January 2011 for a club-record fee of £30 million.

He has won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup with Chelsea, as well as the Uefa Champions League in 2012. Fàbregas is also a regular fixture for Spain, having represented his country at the 2018 World Cup and the 2014, 2016 and 2018 European Championships.

He is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation and is often compared to former Chelsea teammate and fellow Spaniard Zinedine Zidane. 

 Fàbregas was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, and is of Spanish and Andalusian descent. He married English model Georgina Chapman in December 2010.

Fàbregas has two sons, Nacer and Axl, with Chapman. In May 2019, Fàbregas announced his retirement from international football after Spain's elimination from the World Cup.

Also Played For: as monaco

21. Fábio Vieira

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2008–2019: Porto
• 2015–2016: Padroense (loan)
• 2019–2021: Porto B
• 2020–2022: Porto
• 2022: Arsenal
• 2018: Portugal U18
• 2019: Portugal U19
• 2019–2020: Portugal U20
• 2019: Portugal U21

Fábio Vieira is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal. Vieira spent time at Porto and Padroense before joining Arsenal in 2019. Vieira has made 28 appearances for Porto B in the Portuguese second division.

Vieira is Portugal's youngest player to make an appearance at senior level. Vieira is a versatile attacker who can play as a central midfielder or on the wing. Vieira is expected to feature for Portugal at the upcoming European Championships.

Vieira is an exciting young player with great potential who is only getting started in his career. Vieira is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. 

Vieira is a talented young midfielder who is sure to make an impact at the highest level.

Vieira is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Arsenal. He has represented his country at a number of youth levels and was part of the Portugal national team that reached the final of the UEFA European U21 Championship in 2021. 

Vieira is known for his hardworking style and is often tasked with playing in defensive positions.

Arsenal are his current club and he has made over 150 appearances for them since joining in 2018. Vieira is a versatile player and can also be used in midfield or defence. 

He is likely to feature for Portugal at the upcoming World Cup in Russia. Vieira is a popular figure with the Arsenal supporters and is known for his bubbly personality.

He is likely to stay with Arsenal for some time and is likely to be a key player for the club in the future. Vieira is a hardworking footballer who is always looking to improve his game.

Also Played For: euro u21

22. Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2010–2018: Arsenal
• 2018: Arsenal
• 2019:  RB Leipzig (loan)
• 2020:  Huddersfield Town (loan)
• 2015–2016: England U16
• 2016–2017: England U17
• 2017: England U18
• 2018: England U19
• 2019: England U20
• 2021: England U21
• 2021: England

Emile Smith Rowe is a young attacking midfielder currently playing for Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe made his professional debut for Arsenal in 2018. Emile Smith Rowe has played for Glebe and Arsenal as a youth player.

Emile Smith Rowe is a regular for Arsenal in the Premier League, and has been on loan at Huddersfield Town and RB Leipzig. 

Emile Smith Rowe has represented England at youth level. Emile Smith Rowe is 22 years old. Emile Smith Rowe is a left-footed attacking midfielder.

Emile Smith Rowe is a fast player who can run with the ball. Emile Smith Rowe is expected to become a regular for Arsenal in the future. 

Emile Smith Rowe is an English footballer who plays for Chelsea as a midfielder. Emile Smith Rowe has represented England at various youth levels, most notably at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

In 2017, Emile Smith Rowe helped England win the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, scoring in the final. Emile Smith Rowe is currently a member of the England U21 team. 

Emile Smith Rowe is a highly rated midfield prospect, and Chelsea hope he can break into the first team in the future. Emile Smith Rowe is also a regular for Chelsea's U19 team.

Emile Smith Rowe is eligible to represent England at the senior level. Emile Smith Rowe is a versatile midfielder, capable of playing in several positions. Emile Smith Rowe is a promising young player, and Chelsea are hopeful he can develop into a top-class midfielder.

23. Granit Xhaka

Midfielder

Career

• 2000–2002: Concordia Basel
• 2002–2010: FC Basel
• 2010–2012: FC Basel
• 2012–2016: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 2016: Arsenal
• 2008–2009: Switzerland U17
• 2009–2010: Switzerland U18
• 2010–2011: Switzerland U19
• 2010–2011: Switzerland U21
• 2011: Switzerland

Granit Xhaka is a Swiss midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League. Xhaka was born on September 27, 1992, in Basel, Switzerland. He started his career with Concordia Basel before joining FC Basel in 2002.

He spent six seasons with Borussia Mönchengladbach, winning the Bundesliga title in 2013. Xhaka joined Arsenal in 2016. 

He has made 42 appearances for Arsenal and scored one goal. Xhaka was part of the Switzerland team that won the 2017 Confederations Cup.

He is married and has two children. Xhaka is a regular member of the Switzerland national team. He is a midfield player who is known for his passing ability and strong defensive play. 

Granit Xhaka is a midfielder for Arsenal and Switzerland. Granit Xhaka was born on December 3, 1993 in Tschenstochau, Liechtenstein.

Granit Xhaka first played for Swiss club FC Basel in 2007. In 2008, Granit Xhaka was called up to the Swiss U17 national team and helped them win the 2009 U17 World Cup. 

In 2010, Granit Xhaka was called up to the Swiss U18 national team and helped them win the 2010 U18 World Cup. Granit Xhaka was called up to the Swiss U19 national team in 2010 and helped them win the 2011 U19 World Cup.

In 2011, Granit Xhaka was called up to the Swiss U21 national team and helped them win the 2011 U21 European Championship. 

In 2012, Granit Xhaka was called up to the Swiss senior national team and made his debut against the United States. In 2016, Granit Xhaka was called up to the Arsenal national team and has since played 211 times for Arsenal.

Also Played For: switzerland football team, borussia mönchengladbach

24. Tony Adams

Centre-back

Career

• 1980–1983: Arsenal
• 1983–2002: Arsenal
• 1987–2000: England
• 2003–2004: Wycombe Wanderers
• 2008–2009: Portsmouth
• 2010–2011: Gabala
• 2017: Granada
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tony Adams was a centre back who played for Manchester United, Everton, Los Angeles Galaxy, and the England national team. Adams won the Premier League title with Manchester United in 1998 and the FA Cup with Everton in 1995.

Adams also represented England at the 1998 World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000 tournament. Adams announced his retirement from professional football in 2003. 

Adams was made an MBE in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours list. Adams was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Adams was appointed as the new head coach of the LA Galaxy in December 2014. Adams was sacked as the Galaxy's head coach in July 2017. 

Adams was appointed as the new head coach of the Manchester United academy in July 2018. Tony Adams is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time, having won 66 caps for his country and played in over 500 matches for Arsenal.

Adams was born in West London in 1963 and made his first-team debut for Arsenal in 1983. He went on to become one of the club's all-time greats, helping Arsenal secure multiple Premier League titles and FA Cup triumphs during his time there. 

Adams retired from playing in 2002, but continued to manage Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth before joining Granada in 2017. 

Adams is well-known for his fiery temperament on the pitch and was once suspended by the Football Association for head-butting an opponent.

He is currently a pundit for ITV Sport and is often seen commenting on Premier League matches. Adams is married with two children. In 2013, Adams was appointed an Honorary Colonel in the Royal Logistic Corps. 

Adams is a popular figure in the Arsenal community and was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2018.

25. David Seaman

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1981–1982: Leeds United
• 1982–1984: Peterborough United
• 1984–1986: Birmingham City
• 1986–1990: Queens Park Rangers
• 1990–2003: Arsenal
• 2003–2004: Manchester City
• 1984–1986: England U21
• 1987–1992: England B
• 1988–2002: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Seaman is a former English goalkeeper who is best known for his time at Leeds United. Seaman made over 200 appearances for Leeds United, before moving onto Norwich City and Arsenal.

Seaman won the Football League Cup and the FA Cup with Norwich City, before joining Chelsea in 1997. Seaman played for Chelsea for seven seasons, before retiring in 2003. Seaman has since worked as a football pundit and coach.

Seaman was made an MBE in 2012 for his services to football. Seaman is currently the goalkeeping coach for Premier League side Crystal Palace. 

Seaman is often considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation. Seaman is a popular figure in the British media, and is often interviewed by journalists.

David Seaman is a world-renowned goalkeeper and is best known for his time with Arsenal. Seaman made his debut for Arsenal in 1990 and went on to become one of the club's most iconic players. 

Seaman was a key part of Arsenal's Premier League and FA Cup success during his time with the club. Seaman also represented England at international level, playing 75 times and winning 10 caps.

In 2003, Seaman left Arsenal for Manchester City and went on to make 19 appearances for the club. Seaman retired from professional football in 2004. Seaman has since gone on to work as a goalkeeper coach with Arsenal and Manchester City. 

Seaman is a respected figure in the football world and is often consulted by top clubs. Seaman is currently retired from coaching and is focusing on his own business interests.

26. Martin Keown

Defender

Career

• 1980–1984: Arsenal
• 1984–1986: Arsenal
• 1985: → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)
• 1986–1989: Aston Villa
• 1989–1993: Everton
• 1993–2004: Arsenal
• 2004–2005: Leicester City
• 2005: Reading
• 2012: Wembley
• 1987–1988: England U21
• 1991: England B
• 1992–2002: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martin Keown is a former English professional footballer who played as a centre back. Keown began his career at Arsenal, making his senior debut in 1980.

He went on to play for a number of teams, including Manchester United and Everton. Keown was a part of the England side that won the World Cup in 1998. He retired from professional football in 2002.

Keown is the father of singer-songwriter FKA Twigs. Keown was made an OBE in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours. Keown was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2012 and has since retired from professional football.

Keown is a pundit for BBC Sport and ITV Sport. Keown has been a ambassador for the Motor Neurone Disease Association since 2012. 

Keown was on the judging panel for the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and 2014. Martin Keown was born on 24 July 1966 in Oxford, England.

After starting his career at Arsenal, Keown went on to play for a number of teams, including Manchester United and Everton. 

He was part of the England side that won the World Cup in 1998. Keown retired from professional football in 2002. Keown is the father of singer-songwriter FKA Twigs.

Keown has been a pundit for BBC Sport and ITV Sport. He was on the judging panel for the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and 2014.

27. Lee Dixon

Defender

Career

• 1980–1982: Burnley
• 1982–1984: Burnley
• 1984–1985: Chester City
• 1985–1986: Bury
• 1986–1988: Stoke City
• 1988–2002: Arsenal
• 1989–1992: England B
• 1990–1999: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lee Dixon is a retired English footballer who played as a right-back. Dixon began his career at Burnley, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur. He won a League Cup with Tottenham in 1998, and also played in the UEFA Champions League.

Dixon retired in 2003 after playing for Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion. Dixon was named in the PFA Team of the Year in 1998 and 1999. He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Dixon was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2012. He created and ran the Lee Dixon Academy in Manchester for homeless and at-risk youths from 2002 to 2010. 

Dixon is currently a pundit for BT Sport. Lee Dixon was a consistent member of the Arsenal side for many years, playing in 458 games and scoring 25 goals.

Dixon was born in Stoke-on-Trent and began his career at Stoke City. Dixon represented England at international level and played at the 1990 World Cup and the 1992 European Championship. 

Dixon retired from professional football in 2002, but continues to play for Burnley in the Premier League. Dixon is now a football commentator and analyst.

Dixon was named as the new assistant manager of Burnley in December 2017. Dixon is a former captain of England and was the joint-top scorer at the 1994 World Cup. Dixon was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2012. Dixon is married and has two children.

28. Nicolas Anelka

Forward

Career

• x1983–1993: Trappes Saint-Quentin
• 1993–1995: Clairefontaine
• 1995–1996: Paris Saint-Germain
• 1996–1997: Paris Saint-Germain
• 1997–1999: Arsenal
• 1999–2000: Real Madrid
• 2000–2002: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2001–2002: Liverpool (loan)
• 2002–2005: Manchester City
• 2005–2006: Fenerbahçe
• 2006–2008: Bolton Wanderers
• 2008–2012: Chelsea
• 2012–2013: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2013: Juventus (loan)
• 2013–2014: West Bromwich Albion
• 2014–2015: Mumbai City
• 1997: France U20
• 1998–2010: France
• 2012: Shanghai Shenhua (player-coach)
• 2015: Mumbai City (player-manager)
• 2018–2020: Lille (youth)
• 2021: Hyères (sports director)

Nicolas Anelka is a French forward who currently plays for Lille in the French Ligue 1. Anelka started his career with Trappes Saint-Quentin, before joining Clairefontaine in 1995.

He then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 1996, where he won two Premier League titles and the 1998 UEFA Champions League. In 1999, Anelka moved to Real Madrid, where he won another La Liga title and the 2001 UEFA Champions League.

In 2006, Anelka joined Chelsea, where he won the FA Cup and the League Cup. He retired from professional football in 2013, after briefly returning to Real Madrid. 

Anelka has also played for Ivory Coast, and made 51 appearances for France.

Anelka is the father of two children. In May 2018, Anelka was appointed youth manager at Lille.

Nicolas Anelka is a French professional footballer who played as a striker for clubs in England and France. Anelka began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the 1998–99 Ligue 1 title.

He then moved to Manchester City, where he won the 2001–02 Premier League title and the 2002–03 FA Cup. Anelka then moved to England to play for Liverpool, where he won the 2005–06 FA Cup and the 2006–07 Premier League title. 

He then returned to France to play for Chelsea. Anelka then moved to China to play for Shanghai Shenhua, where he won the 2013 Chinese Super League title.

He then returned to France to play for Lille. Anelka made his international debut for France in 1997 and played 69 matches for the national team, scoring 14 goals. 

Anelka retired from international football in 2010. Anelka was appointed player-manager of Mumbai City in India in 2018, but he was sacked in early 2020 after a poor run of results. 

Anelka is a former France international and winner of the 1998–99 Ligue 1 title, the 2001–02 Premier League title and the 2002–03 FA Cup. Anelka was born in Marseille, France on December 27, 1977.

Also Played For: bolton wanderers f.c

29. Sol Campbell

Career

• 1988–1989: West Ham United
• 1989–1992: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1992–2001: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2001–2006: Arsenal
• 2006–2009: Portsmouth
• 2009: Notts County
• 2010: Arsenal
• 2010–2011: Newcastle United
• England U15
• England U16
• England U18
• 1994–1996: England U21
• 1994–2006: England B
• 1996–2007: England
• 2018–2019: Macclesfield Town
• 2019–2020: Southend United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sol Campbell was a successful centre-back during his playing career. Campbell spent most of his career at Tottenham Hotspur, but also played for Arsenal.

Campbell was a member of the England national team for many years and was a part of the team that reached the World Cup final in 2006. Campbell retired from professional football in 2006.

Campbell is currently a football commentator for Sky Sports. Campbell has been involved in a number of charitable activities. Campbell is married and has two children. Campbell has been involved in a number of business ventures.

Sol Campbell is a successful football commentator and businessman. Sol Campbell was born on September 25th, 1977 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Campbell started his career with local club Portsmouth, making 95 appearances and scoring 2 goals.

Campbell joined Premier League club Newcastle United in 1999 and made 7 appearances for the club before moving to Arsenal in 2001. Campbell made 11 appearances for Arsenal in his first season with the club and helped the team win the Premier League title in 2002.

Campbell played 73 games for England under-21s, including 11 appearances at the UEFA European Championship, before retiring from international duty in 2006. 

Campbell began his managerial career with Macclesfield Town in 2018. He left the club in 2019 to join Southend United.

Campbell has won 20 domestic league titles as a player and manager. He is the most decorated English player of all time.

30. Ben White

Defender

Career

• 2006–2014: Southampton
• 2014–2016: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2016–2021: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2017–2018: Newport County (loan)
• 2019: Peterborough United (loan)
• 2019–2020: Leeds United (loan)
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2021: England

Ben White is an English defender who currently plays for Arsenal. Ben White first came to prominence as a youth player with Southampton, where he made over 100 appearances.

White made his professional debut with Brighton & Hove Albion in 2016, and has since played over 100 games for the club. White has represented England at youth level, and is currently part of the England U21 squad.

Ben White is known for his strong defensive play, and is expected to compete for a starting spot at Arsenal next season. Ben White is a versatile defender who can play at either centre-back or right-back. Ben White is a hard-working player who is known for his discipline on the pitch.

Ben White is expected to be a key part of Arsenal's defense next season, and is expected to help the club win more trophies. Ben White is a promising young defender who is set to continue his development at Arsenal next season.

Also Played For: football right back

31. Mikel Arteta

Midfielder

Career

• 1991–1997: Antiguoko
• 1997–1999: Barcelona
• 1999: Barcelona C
• 1999–2002: Barcelona B
• 2001–2002: → Paris Saint-Germain (loan)
• 2002–2004: Rangers
• 2004–2005: Real Sociedad
• 2005: → Everton (loan)
• 2005–2011: Everton
• 2011–2016: Arsenal
• 1998–1999: Spain U16
• 1999: Spain U17
• 1999–2001: Spain U18
• 2002–2003: Spain U21
• 2016–2019: Manchester City (assistant)
• 2019–: Arsenal
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mikel Arteta is a Spanish midfielder who currently manages Arsenal. He began his career at Antiguoko before joining Barcelona in 1999. He made over 500 appearances for Barcelona, winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey twice.

He joined Arsenal in 2014 and has since won two FA Cups. He is considered one of the best Spanish midfielders of his generation. 

He is a free agent after leaving Arsenal at the end of the 2018-19 season. He is expected to join Spanish side Sevilla in the summer.

He has been a regular member of the Spain national team. He is the son of former Spanish international footballer Manu Amatriain. 

Mikel Arteta was born on December 10, 1981 in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He started his career at Barcelona where he played for their B team from 1999 to 2002.

In 2001, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan and helped them win the Ligue 1 championship. In 2002, he was signed by Rangers and helped them win the Scottish Premier League championship. 

He then moved to Real Sociedad in 2004 and helped them win the Spanish La Liga championship. He then signed with Everton in 2005 and helped them win the Premier League championship.

In 2011, he was signed by Arsenal and helped them win the English Premier League championship. He then moved to Manchester City in 2016 and was appointed their assistant manager. He was appointed Arsenal's manager in 2019.

Also Played For: everton f.c

32. Liam Brady

Career

• 1971–1973: Arsenal
• 1973–1980: Arsenal
• 1980–1982: Juventus
• 1982–1984: Sampdoria
• 1984–1986: Internazionale
• 1986–1987: Ascoli
• 1987–1990: West Ham United
• 1974–1990: Republic of Ireland
• 1991–1993: Celtic
• 1993–1995: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2008–2010: Republic of Ireland (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Liam Brady is a retired Irish footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Brady began his career with St. Kevin's Boys before signing with Arsenal in 1971.

He made over 300 appearances for Arsenal, winning a Premier League and FA Cup title. After leaving Arsenal, Brady played for Manchester United,winning another Premier League title.

Brady retired in 2000 and later worked as a football pundit. He was named Footballer of the Year in 1990 and 2003. Brady was inducted into the Irish Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Brady was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 13 February 1956.

He began his career with St. Kevin's Boys in 1971 before signing with Arsenal the following year. Brady made over 300 appearances for Arsenal, winning a Premier League and FA Cup title. 

After leaving Arsenal, Brady played for Manchester United,winning another Premier League title.

Brady retired in 2000 and later worked as a football pundit. He was inducted into the Irish Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Brady was married to Victoria until their divorce in 2002. Brady has three children: sons Eoin and Jack, and daughter Aoife.

Also Played For: republic of ireland football team

33. Marc Overmars

Career

• 1978–1987: SV Epe
• 1987–1990: Go Ahead Eagles
• 1990–1991: Go Ahead Eagles
• 1991–1992: Willem II
• 1992–1997: Ajax
• 1997–2000: Arsenal
• 2000–2004: Barcelona
• 2008–2009: Go Ahead Eagles
• 1993–2004: Netherlands

Marc Overmars was a Dutch international footballer who played as a winger. Overmars began his career with local side SV Epe before joining Dutch giants Go Ahead Eagles in 1990.

Overmars made his international debut for the Netherlands in 1990 and went on to make over 100 appearances for his country. He retired from football in 2002 after a spell with Willem II.

Overmars has since gone on to work as a football coach. In 1998, he was named Dutch Footballer of the Year. Overmars is married with two children. Marc Overmars is currently the assistant manager of Dutch side Excelsior.

In 2013, he was appointed head coach of Dutch side Heerenveen. Marc Overmars represented Ajax for a number of years and was a key player for the club. He then moved to Arsenal, where he helped the team to win a number of trophies.

He then moved to Barcelona, where he helped the team to win a number of trophies. He then moved to Go Ahead Eagles, where he won a league title. 

He then retired from football and now works as a manager. Marc Overmars was a very versatile player, who was able to play in a number of positions.

He was a very hard-working player and was always willing to give his all for his team. He was a very popular player with the fans and was always highly respected. Marc Overmars was a very talented player and was a major part of several successful teams.

34. Kieran Tierney

Defender

Career

• 2005–2015: Celtic
• 2015–2019: Celtic
• 2019: Arsenal
• 2014–2015: Scotland U18
• 2015–2016: Scotland U19
• 2016: Scotland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:56, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Kieran Tierney is a defender who plays for Arsenal. Tierney was born in the Isle of Man and raised in Douglas, Isle of Man. Tierney started his career at Celtic before moving to Arsenal in 2015.

Tierney has made over 100 appearances for Arsenal and has won several titles with the club. Tierney has been capped for the United Kingdom at both under-16 and under-21 levels. Tierney is a potential starter for the England national team.

Tierney is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance. Tierney is a versatile defender who can play at either left-back or center-back. Tierney is a key part of the Arsenal defense and is expected to continue playing at the top level for many years to come.

Kieran Tierney is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Arsenal. 

Tierney started his career at Celtic, making over 100 appearances for the club before joining Arsenal in 2019. Tierney has made appearances for the Scotland national team, and has won a silver medal at the 2018 World Cup.

Tierney is a regular in the Celtic first team, and is expected to play a key role in their bid for the Scottish Premier League title this season. 

Tierney is a versatile defender, capable of playing in both the centre and the back four. Tierney is known for his outstanding defending both in the air and on the ground. Tierney has been praised for his leadership and composure on the pitch.

Tierney is a hard-working player, and is known for his stamina and work rate. Tierney is a key part of the Arsenal team, and is expected to help the club win trophies in the future.

Also Played For: scotland's best football players

35. Rob Holding

Defender

Career

• 2014: Bolton Wanderers
• 2014–2016: Bolton Wanderers
• 2015: Bury (loan)
• 2016: Arsenal
• 2016–2017: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:57, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Rob Holding is a centre-back for Premier League side Arsenal. Holding was born in England and started his football career at Fulham before signing with Arsenal in 2015.

Holding has made over 100 appearances for Arsenal and has won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups. Holding has been capped by England at youth level and made his senior debut in 2016.

Holding is a hard-working defender who is known for his leadership qualities. Holding is likely to compete for a starting spot with Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos this season. 

Holding is a valuable member of the Arsenal squad and is a key member of the team's defensive unit.

Holding is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or in the back-four. Holding is a promising player who is likely to continue developing his career at Arsenal.

36. Reiss Nelson

Forward

Career

• –2014: Bolton Wanderers
• 2014–2016: Bolton Wanderers
• 2015: → Bury (loan)
• 2016–: Arsenal
• 2016–2017: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:57, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Reiss Nelson was born in London, England on December 10th, 1999. Nelson started his youth career with Arsenal before joining Hoffenheim in January of 2016.

Nelson made his Arsenal debut in a Premier League game against Swansea City on September 15th, 2015. Nelson left Hoffenheim in the summer of 2017 and joined Arsenal.

Nelson has five goals and two assists in 24 Premier League games for Arsenal. Nelson has represented England at U17, U18, and U21 level. Nelson is a winger and is known for his speed, dribbling, and crossing ability.

Nelson is a young and talented player who is still developing as a player. Nelson is a key player for Arsenal and is expected to continue developing and contributing to the club for years to come. Reiss Nelson is a 19-year-old English midfielder who is currently playing for Arsenal.

He has represented England at all levels up to U21 and has quickly become a key player for the club. 

Nelson's impressive playing style and natural ability have seen him linked with a number of top clubs, but he has so far resisted the urge to leave Arsenal. Nelson has made 25 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring three goals.

He is also a regular for the England U21 side. Nelson is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or attacking positions. 

He has been loaned out to Hoffenheim and Feyenoord so far this season and is expected to feature for England at the U20 World Cup in France this summer. 

Nelson is regarded as one of the most promising young English players and is likely to continue to progress at Arsenal.

He is an exciting prospect who is sure to make a major impact on the footballing world in the future.

37. Cédric Soares

Defender

Career

• 1998–2010: Sporting CP
• 2010–2015: Sporting CP
• 2011–2012: Académica (loan)
• 2013: Sporting CP B
• 2015–2020: Southampton
• 2019: Inter Milan (loan)
• 2020: Arsenal (loan)
• 2020: Arsenal
• 2023: Fulham (loan)
• 2006–2007: Portugal U16
• 2007–2008: Portugal U17
• 2009: Portugal U18
• 2009–2010: Portugal U19
• 2010–2011: Portugal U20
• 2011–2012: Portugal U21
• 2014: Portugal

Cédric is a full-back for Fulham on loan from Arsenal. Cédric made his debut for Sporting CP in 2010 and has played for the club for the past six seasons.

Cédric has represented Portugal at the under-21 level and was a part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the European Championships in 2016. Cédric is a fast and strong full-back who is known for his attacking play.

Cédric is a versatile player who can play both as a defender and as a midfielder. Cédric is a very hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. 

Cédric is a natural leader who has a high sense of responsibility. Cédric is a popular player with the Fulham fans and is highly regarded within the club.

Cédric is expected to be a key player for Portugal at the World Cup this year. Cédric Soares was born in 1995 in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. 

He started playing football at an early age and progressed through the ranks of his local club. In 2012, he signed with Portuguese side Porto and made an immediate impact, playing in all of the club's matches as they won the Primeira Liga championship.

Soares also featured prominently for the Portugal U21 side, helping them to a runners-up finish at the 2014 European Championship. 

In the summer of 2014, he was signed by Premier League side Southampton, and made an immediate impact, playing in all of the side's matches as they won the League Cup. 

He made his European debut for Portugal in 2016, playing in their victorious Euro 2016 campaign. Soares is a versatile player, capable of playing at left-back, centre-back, or in midfield, and is also capable of scoring goals.

He has been linked with a number of top clubs, including Arsenal and Inter Milan, and is expected to leave Southampton in the near future. 

Cédric Soares is a key member of the Portugal national team and is expected to feature at the 2018 World Cup.

Also Played For: portugal football team

38. Freddie Ljungberg

Career

• 1982–1994: Halmstad
• 1994–1998: Halmstad
• 1998–2007: Arsenal
• 2007–2008: West Ham United
• 2009–2010: Seattle Sounders FC
• 2010: Chicago Fire
• 2011: Celtic
• 2011–2012: Shimizu S-Pulse
• 2014: Mumbai City
• 1993: Sweden U16
• 1994: Sweden U18
• 1995–1998: Sweden U21
• 1998–2008: Sweden
• 2016–2017: Arsenal U15
• 2018–2019: Arsenal U23
• 2019: Arsenal (interim)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Freddie Ljungberg was born in Vittsjö, Sweden in 1977. He started his career with Hammarby IF in 1982 before moving to Arsenal in 1998. Ljungberg made 216 appearances for Arsenal before joining West Ham United in 2007.

Ljungberg won two Premier League titles with Arsenal and one with West Ham United. He retired from professional football in 2013 after playing for Malmö FF in Sweden. 

Ljungberg has since become a football agent and has worked with players including Zlatan Ibrahimović and Eden Hazard.

Ljungberg is frequently involved in charitable work and has played a role in supporting the Match Against Poverty. 

Ljungberg was named Sweden's Footballer of the Year in 2006 and 2010. He is married and has two children. Freddie Ljungberg was a prolific Bundesliga striker during his time in Germany.

He is remembered for his goalscoring exploits with Arsenal and Sweden, and is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game. Ljungberg began his career with IFK Gothenburg, before joining Arsenal in 1998. 

He made an immediate impact, scoring 19 goals in his debut season. Ljungberg went on to play for Sweden at youth level, before making his senior international debut in 1998.

He went on to represent his country at three World Cups, achieving a bronze medal in 2002. Ljungberg retired from international football in 2008, but continued to play for Arsenal. 

He left the club in 2014, after a spell in Japan with Shimizu S-Pulse. Ljungberg is currently a coach at Arsenal's U23 team.

Also Played For: seattle sounders fc, swedish football league

39. Oleksandr Zinchenko

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2008: Youth Sportive School Karpatia
• 2008–2009: Monolit Illichivsk
• 2010–2014: Shakhtar Donetsk
• 2015–2016: Ufa
• 2016–2022: Manchester City
• 2016–2017: → PSV (loan)
• 2017: → Jong PSV (loan)
• 2022–: Arsenal
• 2011–2012: Ukraine U16
• 2012–2013: Ukraine U17
• 2013: Ukraine U18
• 2014–2015: Ukraine U19
• 2015–2017: Ukraine U21
• 2015–: Ukraine
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:29, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Arsenal from Monolit Illichivsk in the summer of 2019. Zinchenko is a left-back and is part of the Arsenal first-team squad. Zinchenko made his debut for Arsenal in the EFL Cup against Derby County in 2019.

Zinchenko has represented Ukraine at youth level. Zinchenko is a left-winger and has also played in midfield for Arsenal. Zinchenko is a fast and powerful left-back. Zinchenko is a regular for Arsenal in the EFL Cup and the Premier League.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is 26 years old and is a Ukrainian international. Oleksandr Zinchenko is a left-back who is part of the Arsenal first-team squad. Oleksandr Zinchenko is a talented Ukrainian footballer who has spent most of his career playing for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Zinchenko has represented his country at various youth levels and enjoyed some success, including winning a bronze medal at the U21 Euro Championship in 2015. 

He made his senior debut for Shakhtar in 2015 and has since played 76 league games and scored one goal for the club.

In January 2018, Zinchenko joined Premier League side Manchester City on a loan deal. He made his debut for City a few days later, coming on as a substitute in a 2-0 victory over Watford. 

Zinchenko has since made seven appearances for City and helped them to win the FA Cup in May 2018.

He has also been involved in Ukraine’s national team and has made 52 appearances overall. After his loan spell with City ended in the summer of 2018, Zinchenko returned to Shakhtar Donetsk. He is currently contracted to Shakhtar until the end of the 2022 season.

Also Played For: ukraine soccer

40. Pat Rice

Career

• 1967–1980: Arsenal
• 1980–1984: Watford
• 1968–1979: Northern Ireland
• 1984–1996: Arsenal (Youth team coach)
• 1996: Arsenal (Caretaker manager)
• 1996–2012: Arsenal (Assistant manager)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rice first played for Belfast Celtic before joining Manchester United in March 1971. He went on to make over 350 appearances for the club, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League.

Rice was made an MBE in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to football. Rice worked as a football coach after retiring from playing, and is currently the assistant manager at Manchester United. 

Rice is a non-executive director at Manchester United and also has a personal interest in property.

Rice is married to Cathy and they have two children. Rice is a popular figure in Manchester, and is often seen out and about with friends. 

Rice is a devout Catholic and regularly attends church. Rice is a popular figure among Manchester United fans and is often seen at matches and at charity events. 

Rice is a highly respected figure in the football world and is considered to be one of the greatest right backs of all time.

41. Gabriel Magalhães

Defender

Career

• 2012–2016: Avaí
• 2016–2017: Avaí
• 2017–2018: Lille B
• 2017–2020: Lille
• 2017–2018: → Troyes (loan)
• 2018: → Dinamo Zagreb (loan)
• 2020–: Arsenal
• 2017: Brazil U20
• 2020–2021: Brazil U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:49, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 July 2021

Gabriel Magalhães is a Brazilian centre-back who currently plays for Arsenal. Gabriel was born on 19 December 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil. At age of just 18, Gabriel made his professional debut for Atlético-PR in a Brazilian Série A match against Corinthians.

Gabriel made a further appearance for Atlético-PR in the same season, before being loaned out to Portuguesa in 2016. 

Gabriel made his full Arsenal debut in a Premier League match against Huddersfield Town in October 2017. Gabriel has represented Brazil at youth level, making his debut in 2015 at the U-20 World Cup.

Gabriel Magalhães was born on 1 July 1998 in Brazil. He started his senior career with Avaí in Brazil, before moving to Lille in France in 2017. 

Magalhães has played for Brazil at youth level, and was part of the team that won the U20 World Cup in 2017. Magalhães has made 81 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, and is a key player for the club.

He is currently contracted to Lille until 2020. Magalhães is a versatile and creative player, who is known for his assists and crossing ability. He is a hard worker, and is known for his discipline on and off the pitch. 

Magalhães is a popular player with the fans, and is considered one of the best young midfielders in Europe. He is a regular member of the Brazilian national team, and is set to represent his country at the FIFA World Cup in Russia this year.

42. Frank McLintock

Career

• 1955–1956: Shawfield
• 1956–1964: Leicester City
• 1964–1973: Arsenal
• 1973–1977: Queens Park Rangers
• 1962–1964: SFA trial v SFL
• 1962[3]: Scotland U23
• 1963–1971: Scotland
• 1977–1978: Leicester City
• 1984–1987: Brentford
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Frank McLintock is a former Scottish international centre half. He made over 400 appearances in the Scottish Premier League and also represented Scotland at international level.

He began his career with Shawfield before moving to Aberdeen in 1964. He played for Aberdeen until 1978, winning the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup with the club. He then spent three seasons with Manchester City, before retiring in 1981.

He later worked as a football coach. He was made an MBE in 2009 for his services to football. He was inducted into the Aberdeen FC Hall of Fame in 2011. He currently lives in Edinburgh. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 and has since been in a wheelchair.

He was given a life-saving kidney transplant in March 2017. He is currently in a stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

43. Eddie Nketiah

Forward

Career

• 2008–2015: Chelsea
• 2015–2017: Arsenal
• 2017: Arsenal
• 2019–2020: Leeds United (loan)
• 2017: England U18
• 2017–2018: England U19
• 2018–2019: England U20
• 2018–2021: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:47, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Eddie Nketiah is a young English striker who is currently playing for Arsenal. Nketiah started his career at Crystal Palace and made his first-team debut in 2016.

He quickly established himself as a key player for the Eagles, scoring 25 goals in 71 appearances. Arsenal signed Nketiah in 2018 and he has since made an impact, scoring 12 goals in 34 appearances.

Nketiah has been tipped as a potential star of the future and Arsenal fans are hopeful that he can continue his good form. 

Nketiah is a versatile attacker who can play as a striker or on the wing. He is capable of scoring goals from a variety of distances and is a threat to score any time he gets the chance.

Nketiah is England's most-capped player of all time, having made 46 appearances for his country. He is also a regular for the England U21 team, having made 45 appearances.

Also Played For: sky sports

44. Marquinhos

Forward

Career

• 2010–2020: São Paulo
• 2020–2022: São Paulo
• 2022–: Arsenal
• 2023–: → Norwich City (loan)
• 2019: Brazil U16
• 2019: Brazil U17
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:34, 18 September 2022 (UTC)

Marquinhos is a talented left winger who has been playing for Arsenal since he was a young child. He has recently joined Norwich City on loan and is looking to prove himself in the English Premier League.

Marquinhos is known for his pace and attacking flair, and is expected to make a big impact at Norwich City. He is a member of the Brazillian national team, and is considered one of the country's most promising young players.

Marquinhos is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a future star in the making. Marquinhos is a popular player with Arsenal fans, and is highly regarded by his team-mates. Marquinhos is a dedicated professional who is always looking to improve his game.

He is sure to be a success in the Premier League. Marquinhos is a talented left winger who is looking to make a name for himself in the Premier League. 

He has all the potential to be a top player. Marquinhos is a versatile player who can play either as a winger or forward. He is sure to make an impact in the Premier League.

45. Nwankwo Kanu

Forward

Career

• 1992: Federation Works
• 1992–1993: Iwuanyanwu Nationale
• 1993–1996: Ajax
• 1996–1999: Inter Milan
• 1999–2004: Arsenal
• 2004–2006: West Bromwich Albion
• 2006–2012: Portsmouth
• 1993: Nigeria U17
• 1996: Nigeria U23
• 1994–2011: Nigeria

Kanu is a forward who previously played for Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal. Kanu won the African Footballer of the Year award in 2003. Kanu retired from professional football in 2006.

Kanu has represented Nigeria at the World Cup three times, in 1998, 2002 and 2010. Kanu is currently the president of the Nigerian Professional Footballers Association. Kanu is the father of two children.

Kanu is a devout Christian. Kanu is a ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). 

Kanu has been involved in charity work in Africa and is a supporter of the Nigerian Red Cross. Kanu is one of the most decorated Nigerian footballers of all time, with 86 caps and 12 goals to his name.

He made his international debut in 1993 and has since been a key figure in the Nigeria team. Kanu has also represented his country at the Olympic Games twice, and won the Africa Cup of Nations twice. Kanu is now a coach, and is in charge of the Portsmouth team.

Also Played For: world cup nigeria, nigerian soccer

46. Emmanuel Petit

Midfielder

Career

• Arques-la-Bataille
• 1988–1997: Monaco
• 1997–2000: Arsenal
• 2000–2001: Barcelona
• 2001–2004: Chelsea
• 1990–2003: France

Emmanuel Petit is a French footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Monaco and Arsenal. Petit was born in Dieppe, France in 1970. Petit made his professional debut with Monaco in 1988, and played for the club until 1997.

He then joined Arsenal, where he played 85 games over three seasons. Petit retired from professional football in 2000. After retiring, Petit began working as a football coach. He has also acted as a television pundit. Petit was inducted into the French Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Petit is married and has two children. Emmanuel Petit is one of the most decorated footballers of all time. He has won 16 trophies, including three Premier League titles and two Champions League titles with Chelsea. Petit was born in France and began his career with local club Lille.

He spent six years with the club before joining Barcelona in 1990. He spent nine years at the club, winning three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles. 

Petit then moved to England to play for Chelsea. He won two Premier League titles and two Champions League titles with the club.

Petit retired from professional football in 2004. Petit has been a regular for the France national team and has played in six FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships. He was part of the team that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 UEFA European Championship.

47. David Rocastle

Career

• 1982–1985: Arsenal
• 1985–1992: Arsenal
• 1992–1993: Leeds United
• 1993–1994: Manchester City
• 1994–1998: Chelsea
• 1997: → Norwich City (loan)
• 1997: → Hull City (loan)
• 1998: Sabah
• 1986–1988: England U21
• 1988–1992: England B
• 1988–1992: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Rocastle was a talented English midfielder who played for Arsenal and Liverpool. He died in 2001 at the age of 33. Rocastle started his career at Arsenal, where he played for four seasons before moving to Liverpool in 1990.

He made over 220 appearances for the two clubs and was a key member of their squads during their respective successes. Rocastle was a strong passer and scorer of goals. He was named the PFA Young Player of the Year in 1989 and Liverpool's Player of the Year in 1990.

Rocastle was involved in a serious car accident in March 2001, which left him with serious injuries and led to his death three months later. 

Rocastle was a popular figure both on and off the pitch and was considered one of the best midfielders of his generation. He will be sorely missed by both Arsenal and Liverpool fans.

David Rocastle was posthumously awarded an honorary degree from Liverpool John Moores University in May 2002. The David Rocastle Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the best young player in the Premier League. 

Rocastle is the father of two children. His daughter, Isabella, played football for Chelsea Ladies and his son, George, is a professional footballer who plays for Arsenal's academy.

David Rocastle's death was a huge loss to the football world and he will always be remembered as one of the best midfielders of his generation.

48. Ray Parlour

Career

• 1989–1992: Arsenal
• 1992–2004: Arsenal
• 2004–2007: Middlesbrough
• 2007: Hull City
• 2012: Wembley
• 1992–1994: England U21
• 1998: England B
• 1999–2000: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ray Parlour is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club West Ham United. He began his career at Arsenal, playing over 200 games for the club before moving to West Ham in 2003.

Parlour has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and a League Cup with West Ham. He represented England at senior level, appearing in three World Cups and two European Championships. 

Parlour is an important member of the West Ham coaching staff, working with the team's younger players.

He is the father of two children. Ray Parlour has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and has retired from professional football to focus on his health. He was named the 2006 West Ham United player of the year. Ray Parlour is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time.

49. Mohamed Elneny

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2008: Al Ahly
• 2008–2010: Al Mokawloon
• 2010–2013: Al Mokawloon
• 2013: → Basel (loan)
• 2013–2016: Basel
• 2016–: Arsenal
• 2019–2020: → Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2009–2011: Egypt U20
• 2010–2015: Egypt U23
• 2011–: Egypt

Mohamed Elneny is a 30-year-old Egyptian footballer who currently plays for Arsenal. Elneny started his career with Al Ahly before moving to Al Mokawloon.

He has made 35 appearances for Al Mokawloon in the Egyptian Premier League, and also played for the Egypt national team at the 2018 World Cup. Elneny is predominantly a defensive midfielder, and has been praised for his passing ability and organisational skills.

He is contracted to Arsenal until 2020. Elneny is reportedly a target for several top European clubs, and is expected to be a crucial part of Arsenal's future. 

Elneny has been tipped as a potential successor to Cesc Fàbregas as the club's midfield general. He is of Egyptian descent, and is the first Egyptian to play for Arsenal.

50. Malcolm Macdonald

Career

• 1967–1968: Tonbridge Angels
• 1968–1969: Fulham
• 1969–1971: Luton Town
• 1971–1976: Newcastle United
• 1976–1979: Arsenal
• 1979: Djurgården
• 1972–1975: England
• 1980–1984: Fulham
• 1987–1988: Huddersfield Town

Malcolm Macdonald was born on January 7th, 1950 in London, England. He started his professional career with Tonbridge Angels, playing 74 games over two seasons.

He then moved to Fulham, where he played 13 games over two seasons. On November 25th, 1975, Malcolm Macdonald made his debut for Scotland in a 2-1 win over Wales.

He represented Scotland at the 1978 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals. He retired from professional football in 1979. Malcolm Macdonald is now a football coach, working with the Scottish national team.

He has also worked as a commentator for BBC Scotland. Malcolm Macdonald is a forward, and is most famous for his time with Glasgow Rangers. 

Malcolm MacDonald is a former English footballer who played for Luton Town, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Djurgården.

He made 421 appearances and 204 goals in the English football league. MacDonald also played for England, making 14 appearances, in his career. 

After playing for Fulham, Huddersfield Town and Djurgården, he retired from professional football in 1988. Malcolm MacDonald is now a football coach.

He has been coaching in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Malcolm MacDonald is the father of former footballer Calum MacDonald. Malcolm MacDonald is of Scottish descent. 

Malcolm MacDonald is currently the manager of Östersunds FK. Malcolm MacDonald was born on October 1, 1958.

Also Played For: newcastle united f.c., newcastle united f.c

51. Albert Sambi Lokonga

Midfielder

Career

• 2010–2017: Anderlecht
• 2017–2021: Anderlecht
• 2021–: Arsenal
• 2023–: → Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2016: Belgium U17
• 2018: Belgium U19
• 2019–2020: Belgium U21
• 2021–: Belgium
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:52, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Albert Sambi Lokonga was born on October 22nd, 1999 in Verviers, Belgium. He is a midfielder and plays for Crystal Palace on loan from Arsenal. Albert has played for Belgium at youth levels and was a part of their side that reached the final of the UEFA U-17 Championship in 2017.

Lokonga has also played for Belgian side Anderlecht and Dutch side Ajax. The midfielder has been praised for his attacking play and has been labelled a "talent to watch". 

Albert Sambi Lokonga has already made 21 appearances for Crystal Palace in all competitions. The midfielder is contracted to Arsenal until 2023.

Albert Sambi Lokonga is a member of the Belgian national team. Albert Sambi Lokonga is a midfielder who has played for Anderlecht since 2010. 

Lokonga has made 69 league appearances for the Belgian side, scoring three goals. Lokonga has also represented Belgium at under-17 and under-19 level. He made his international debut for Belgium in 2016.

Lokonga is currently on loan at Crystal Palace. Lokonga is a regular for the Belgium under-21 side.

Also Played For: belgium national football team

Final Words

Arsenal Football Club is one of the most successful teams in English football, with a rich history. The team has produced some of the greatest players in the history of the game, including David Beckham, Thierry Henry, and Patrick Vieira.

The Gunners have won more titles than any other team in English football, and their fans are some of the most dedicated in the world.