8. Mikel Arteta
Signed from Everton in the summer of 2011, costing £10m, Arsenal’s club captain has been a crucial figure in a period of transition from the Gunners.
An attacking player upon his arrival, Arteta developed into a deeper role in midfield after Alex Song’s departure to join Barcelona. That same year, 2013, Arteta became Arsenal’s vice captain behind Thomas Vermaelen and continued to be a vital player in the squad.
In 2014, Arteta became Arsenal’s captain permanently after leading the side to FA Cup success in dramatic circumstances with a 3-2 victory over Hull City. He subsequently won the Community Shield against Manchester City, before retaining both honours the next year.
Now 33, Arteta’s role within the squad is significant off the field and he maintains the Arsenal captaincy despite not featuring for the first-team often. During the 2015/16 season, it was reported he had started coaching the youth teams at Arsenal.
Stats last updated 16th February 2016.
Profile Stats
Appearances | 148 |
Goals | 16 |
Bookings | 19 |
Sending Offs | 2 |
Bio
Full Name | 8. Mikel Arteta |
Position | Defensive Midfielder |
Born | March 26, 1982 |
Country | SPAIN |
Height | 175 cm |
Weight | 69 kg |
Career Information
Arsenal Debut
10th September 2011: Swansea City (H) 1-0
Previous Clubs
Barcelona C & B (1999-2002)
Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2002)*
Rangers (2002-2004)
Real Sociedad (2004-2005)
*loan
Everton (2005-2011)
Honours
- Paris Saint-Germain
- UEFA Intertoto Cup (1): 2001
- Rangers
- Scottish Premier League (1): 2002–03
- Scottish Cup (1): 2002–03
- Scottish League Cup (1): 2002–03
- Arsenal
- FA Cup (2): 2013–14, 2014-15
- FA Community Shield (2): 2014, 2015
International
- Spain
- UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship: 1999
- UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup: 1999
Individual
- Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month (2): September 2002, August 2003
- Everton Player of the Season (2): 2005–06, 2006–07
- Everton Players’ Player of the Season (1): 2005–06
- Sky Sports Midfielder of the Year (1): 2006–07
- North West Player of the Year (1): 2006–07