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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19:27
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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
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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
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior in January 2026.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Liam Rosenior bidding to equal Tim Sherwood feat in Premier League London derby
Liam Rosenior will be bidding to equal a feat last achieved by Tim Sherwood when Chelsea face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Feb 27, 11:01
Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Feb 27, 08:29
Bukayo Saka in action for Arsenal on February 22, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby amid Bukayo Saka injury worry
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea.
Feb 27, 08:10
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring on February 22, 2026
Preview:Arsenal vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 27, 08:01
Declan Rice/Ballon d'Or composite
Declan Rice: Arsenal, England star sets priorities straight after Ballon d’Or claim
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice insists that his main focus is on winning silverware with the Gunners rather than chasing individual honours such as the Ballon d'Or.
Feb 26, 16:57
Thierry Henry composite
Arsenal: Why Thierry Henry was not "super happy" after Tottenham win as Chelsea warning sent
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry explains why the imminent visit of Chelsea could have a bigger impact on the Gunners' title credentials than their North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 26, 16:27
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on February 22, 2026
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League London derby
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the Premier League, including TV and streaming options.
Feb 26, 08:51
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, on February 22, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Opening bid 'rejected' for La Liga forward as Mikel Arteta looks to sign Viktor Gyokeres replacement
Arsenal reportedly see an opening offer for a La Liga forward rejected, with Mikel Arteta seemingly keen on signing a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres.
Feb 25, 14:51
Arsenal Premier League title race
Forget Man City away: These three factors will now define whether Arsenal win the Premier League title
Arsenal's trip to Manchester City could prove to be a pivotal moment in the Premier League title race, but Sports Mole looks at three other factors that could define whether they finally get over the line.
Feb 24, 15:12
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Best football teams in the world: Where do Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea rank?
Who are the best football teams in the world right now? Sports Mole ranks the current top 10 clubs, including four from the Premier League and two from La Liga.
Feb 24, 07:00
Arsenal's Ben White pictured on December 10, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners possess 'huge interest' in Spanish defender with Ben White future uncertain
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Ivan Fresneda, with Ben White potentially leaving the Emirates this summer.
Feb 23, 17:25
Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on February 18, 2026
Arsenal chief Andrea Berta 'ready' to offer new five-year contract to star player following Bukayo Saka extension
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to open talks with midfielder Declan Rice over a new five-year contract at the Emirates.
Feb 23, 16:58