Mikel Arteta

Born: March 26, 1982

Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)

Hometown: San Sebastian, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish

Position: Attacking midfielder
Mikel Arteta
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Career History
Youth1997-1999Barcelona
Senior1999-2002Barcelona B
→ 2001-2002Paris Saint-Germain (loan)
2002-2004Rangers
2004-2005Real Sociedad
→ 2005Everton (loan)
2005-2011Everton
2011-2016Arsenal
Managerial2016-2019Manchester City (assistant)
2019-Arsenal
Sports Mole has 9,375 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres reacts on January 14, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal in the Champions League, including TV and streaming options.
10:29
 Mikel Arteta/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners ‘ready to accept’ offers for defender amid Real Madrid, Everton links
One of Arsenal's defenders with an "excellent" attitude is facing an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium, according to a report.
09:17
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka pictured on August 7, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
11:38
 Declan Rice celebrates at full time as Arsenal beat Sunderland on February 7, 2026
Preview:Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
10:44
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on December 20, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Bayer Leverkusen: Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafiori, William Saliba latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League round-of-16 first-leg clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 8, 22:15
 Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer of Bayern Munich on November 16, 2024
Arsenal, Tottenham handed major Leon Goretzka boost as Bayern midfielder makes transfer statement
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is open to moving to the Premier League, which should come as a boost for either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 8, 16:47
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on December 20, 2025
Mikel Arteta issues Leandro Trossard, Riccardo Calafiori injury updates after double Arsenal blow
Mikel Arteta issues updates on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard after both players were forced off injured in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup victory over Mansfield Town.
Mar 7, 16:14
 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard receives treatment for an injury on March 7, 2026
Arsenal forced to abandon bizarre Mansfield experiment as Mikel Arteta dealt fresh injury blow
Arsenal suffer a new injury blow in their FA Cup clash with Mansfield Town on Saturday, one that forces Mikel Arteta to swiftly abandon a lineup experiment.
Mar 7, 13:09
 Bruno Fernandes/Declan Rice/Igor Thiago composite
Premier League Player of the Season: Who are the favourites for this season's PFA award?
As we enter the final stages of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Sports Mole takes a look at the outstanding candidates for the PFA Player of the Season award, alongside those with an outside chance.
Mar 6, 21:17
 Gabriel Jesus/FA Cup composite
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus aiming to extend phenomenal record in Mansfield FA Cup clash
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is aiming to extend a phenomenal record when the Gunners take on Mansfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.
Mar 6, 17:26
 Mikel Arteta/Liam Rosenior composite
Arsenal style of football: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior weighs in on Mikel Arteta approach
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta after criticism of his style of football and time-wasting ploy.
Mar 6, 15:40
 Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough during his side's League One match against Birmingham City, on October 26, 2024
Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal in the FA Cup, including TV and streaming options.
Mar 6, 01:42
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Cristhian Mosquera pictured on March 4, 2026
Preview:Mansfield Town vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Mansfield Town and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 11:54
 Arsenal's Marli Salmon pictured on December 10, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Mansfield Town: Predicted XI for FA Cup clash including Marli Salmon, Max Dowman decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Mansfield Town.
Mar 5, 11:42
 Mikel Arteta/Fabian Hurzeler composite
Arsenal: Watch Mikel Arteta's comical reaction to scathing Fabian Hurzeler comments after Brighton victory
Watch Mikel Arteta's reaction to Fabian Hurzeler's scathing comments about Arsenal following the Gunners' pivotal 1-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex.
Mar 5, 07:33
 Fabian Hurzeler pictured on 9 November 2025
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal: Fabian Hurzeler furious at Gunners time-wasting and refereeing in Premier League loss
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler criticises Arsenal tactics after a contentious night at the Amex, where Mikel Arteta's men moved a step closer to the Premier League title.
Mar 5, 00:04
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (left) and Brighton and Hove Albion's Ferdi Kadioglu (right) battle for the ball on March 4, 2026
Brighton vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings after crucial Premier League win for Gunners
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 4, 23:48
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber on February 18, 2026
Brighton vs. Arsenal: Impressive statistic demonstrates Jurrien Timber's importance to the Gunners
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber has been directly involved in more goals than any other defender in the Premier League during the 2025-26 campaign.
Mar 4, 20:21
 Arsenal's William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice celebrate on March 1, 2026
Mikel Arteta issues injury update as crucial Arsenal star misses key Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta explains why William Saliba is not involved in Wednesday night's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 4, 19:27
 Declan Rice/Martin Odegaard/David Raya composite
Mikel Arteta confirms triple Arsenal injury boost for Brighton clash as Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard updates delivered
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms a triple injury boost for his side's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion and responds to renewed criticism over his side's set-piece tactics.
Mar 3, 15:54
 Ben White/Bacary Sagna composite
Arsenal transfer news: Ben White exit verdict delivered as defender's injury problems mount
Bacary Sagna speaks exclusively to Sports Mole about Ben White's Arsenal future, with the former French international believing it to be advantageous for the English full back to leave the Emirates this summer in order for him to revitalise his England career ahead of the next European Championship and the World Cup.
Mar 3, 10:05
 Arsenal's William Saliba reacts on February 22, 2026
Brighton vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal in the Premier League, including TV and streaming options.
Mar 3, 09:45
 Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni on February 24, 2026
Arsenal, Liverpool in transfer battle with Barcelona for 'untouchable' €100m defender
Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona are all reportedly keeping tabs on Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mar 3, 00:15
 Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka on January 24, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners receive 'huge boost' in pursuit of Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka
Arsenal reportedly recieve a huge boost to their hopes of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
Mar 2, 23:43
 Arsenal's William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice celebrate on March 1, 2026
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 09:57
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on March 1, 2026
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Brighton: Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Ben White latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 2, 08:25
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during his side's match against Chelsea, on March 1, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Contract 'security' of key Mikel Arteta target from Premier League rival complicates summer move
Though Arsenal are keen on a Premier League forward, the player's contract situation reportedly makes his addition in the summer transfer window complicated.
Mar 2, 00:56
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Laurent Koscielny composite
Gabriel Magalhaes breaks Arsenal Premier League record in Chelsea win as Mikel Arteta gives Declan Rice injury update
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes breaks a Laurent Koscielny record as the Gunners hold out for an unconvincing 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League London derby.
Mar 1, 20:01
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates scoring against Chelsea on March 1, 2026
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gunners equal two set-piece records in nervy victory
Arsenal equal two Premier League set-piece records as the Gunners nervously hold out for a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 1, 18:29
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on January 28, 2026
Why Martin Odegaard is out of Arsenal vs. Chelsea as Mikel Arteta issues injury update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta explains why Martin Odegaard is missing from the Gunners' squad for their Premier League London derby with Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.
Mar 1, 16:37
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on January 28, 2026
Arsenal vs. Chelsea lineups confirmed as huge Martin Odegaard, Mamadou Sarr decisions made for Premier League clash
Arsenal and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Sunday's tantalising Premier League London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 1, 15:19
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Ben White pictured on March 11, 2024
Arsenal receive late injury boost for Chelsea Premier League clash as 'official' Mikel Arteta decision awaits
Arsenal reportedly receive a late injury boost for their Premier League London derby with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Mar 1, 09:26
 Eberechi Eze/Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang composite
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Eberechi Eze aiming to match Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goalscoring feat in Premier League clash
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze could match a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goalscoring feat when the Gunners host Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League London derby.
Feb 28, 10:52
 Arsenal's Max Dowman pictured on November 8, 2025
Arsenal receive Max Dowman injury boost as wonderkid makes long-awaited return from injury in Under-21 outing
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman makes his long-awaited return from injury in Friday's Under-21 game against Ipswich Town.
Feb 28, 01:03
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer in action with Arsenal's Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes on November 10, 2024
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Liam Rosenior admits he, Blues squad must do specific thing to win at Emirates Stadium
Head coach Liam Rosenior acknowledges the size of the task that he and his Chelsea players have in front of them when facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 27, 17:39
 Malik Tillman/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Fabrizio Romano reveals 'three' priority positions for the Gunners
Fabrizio Romano suggests that Arsenal are guaranteed to sign a new midfielder next summer, and they are also working to bring in players in other positions.
Feb 27, 16:59
 Mikel Arteta/Champions League composite
Champions League draw: Why Arsenal can use Liverpool as inspiration to create history
Arsenal will face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League round of 16 knockout tie, and they can take inspiration from Liverpool to win the competition for the first time in their history.
Feb 27, 16:16
 Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Man City’s Pep Guardiola sends brutal 11-word message to Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta on Premier League title ‘pressure’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sends a brutal 11-word message to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on coping with the ‘pressure’ that comes with challenging for the Premier League title.
Feb 27, 15:30
 UEFA Champions League Trophy
We asked AI to predict Champions League winner after knockout draw as true Arsenal chances revealed
Following the 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout draw, Sports Mole asks AI to predict the winner as Arsenal's chances of winning the competition are revealed.
Feb 27, 13:28
 Champions League trophy/English clubs composite
Champions League last-16 draw confirmed as Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle discover paths to final
The Champions League last-16 draw is confirmed, as Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and other Premier League clubs discover their possible paths to the final.
Feb 27, 11:19
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