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 9,161 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta faces new Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres dilemma for EFL Cup semi-final
Gabriel Jesus would ideally start over Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea, but the Brazilian's selection is not so simple, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
15:53
 Leandro Trossard/Piero Hincapie/William Saliba composite
Mikel Arteta confirms two fresh injury concerns in sextuple Arsenal update before Chelsea semi-final
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has issues a worrying sextuple fitness update ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
15:23
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
16:19
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 11, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final amid Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea.
16:06
 Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior pictured on October 26, 2025
Preview:Chelsea vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 15:48
 Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior on January 10, 2026
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Liam Rosenior claims 'Set-Piece FC' label does Mikel Arteta's side disservice
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says that Arsenal do not deserve to be labelled as 'Set-Piece FC' on the back of their performances this season.
Jan 12, 15:34
 Arsenal's Piero Hincapie pictured on September 16, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
Jan 12, 12:52
 Elliot Anderson is still a reported target for Manchester City
Manchester City transfer news: Elliot Anderson latest as "figures" Nottingham Forest would listen to "revealed"
Manchester City reportedly learn how much Elliot Anderson will cost if they hope to sign him from Nottingham Forest in the coming months.
Jan 12, 01:06
 Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring on January 11, 2026
Portsmouth vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Portsmouth and Arsenal after Sunday's FA Cup clash.
Jan 11, 23:38
 Marc Guehi is of interest to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City
Marc Guehi latest: 'Preference' revealed as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City face transfer battle for Crystal Palace star
Marc Guehi's preference is reportedly revealed amid interest from Premier League sides Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City this January transfer window.
Jan 11, 18:14
 Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his third goal with teammates on January 11, 2026
Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gabriel Martinelli hits hat-trick in FA Cup third round
Premier League leaders Arsenal beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park thanks to a Gabriel Martinelli hat-trick in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Jan 11, 16:06
 There have been calls for Arsenal to drop Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal latest news: Kai Havertz returns against Portsmouth as damning Premier League Viktor Gyokeres stats emerge
Kai Havertz returns to the Arsenal squad against Portsmouth, and many fans have urged Mikel Arteta to drop Viktor Gyokeres due to his poor form.
Jan 11, 14:33
 Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign an attacker
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta set for 'spectacular raid' on Champions League rival amid Premier League concerns
Arsenal reportedly have ambitions of signing a key attacker from a Champions League rival, and the player could help them in the coming Premier League seasons.
Jan 11, 08:19
 Liverpool players remonstrate with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli on January 8, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners star 'seriously considering' future as possible fee revealed
Frustrations over playing time reportedly lead an Arsenal star to evaluate his future under Mikel Arteta.
Jan 11, 04:36
 Tino Livramento shares pitch with Anthony Gordon
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to 'battle' with Premier League rival for £60m-valued star
Arsenal monitor a versatile Premier League target as they look to bolster a seemingly problematic position ahead of the summer window.
Jan 10, 19:38
 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates on November 23, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Portsmouth: Predicted XI for FA clash with Madueke, Eze decisions made as Arteta faces defensive conundrum
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Portsmouth.
Jan 9, 23:42
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus pictured on December 20, 2025
Preview:Portsmouth vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Portsmouth and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 9, 23:02
 Eddie Howe/Tino Livramento/Lewis Hall composite
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners considering shock move for Newcastle defender?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move to sign Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento ahead of the summer transfer window.
Jan 9, 19:55
 Arsenal's Piero Hincapie pictured on November 30, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Portsmouth: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash against Portsmouth.
Jan 9, 19:28
 Kai Havertz/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal to make one unique change for Portsmouth FA Cup clash as Ethan Nwaneri, Marli Salmon predictions made
Arsenal will make a unique non-player change that could significantly aid their chances of success in Sunday's FA Cup clash with Portsmouth, Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Jan 9, 17:58
 Romeo Ritter playing for Borussia Dortmund Under-17s on March 2, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners make 'phone enquiries' over move for talented Borussia Dortmund prospect
Arsenal reportedly make phone enquiries for talented Borussia Dortmund youngster Romeo Ritter, who is facing an uncertain situation at the Bundesliga club.
Jan 9, 17:56
 Piero Hincapie of Arsenal during his side's match against Liverpool, on January 8, 2026
Arsenal injury news: Gunners defender 'set for scans' amid serious hamstring fears
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie is reportedly preparing for scans to determine the seriousness of a hamstring injury sustained against Liverpool on Thursday night.
Jan 9, 14:59
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus celebrate
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners star attacker 'agrees' new five-year deal
Arsenal reportedly agree a new contract for star attacker Bukayo Saka, committing him to the North London project until the summer of 2031.
Jan 9, 14:23
 Liverpool players remonstrate with Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli on January 8, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli reveals Conor Bradley conversation as Arne Slot drops worrying injury suggestion
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli breaks his silence on the incident that saw him push an injured Conor Bradley in Thursday's 0-0 Premier League draw with Liverpool, as Arne Slot drops a worrying hint.
Jan 9, 07:53
 Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool during his side's match against Arsenal, on January 8, 2026
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Liverpool.
Jan 8, 22:48
 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during his side's match against Liverpool, on January 8, 2026
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gunners fail to capitalise in Premier League title race
Liverpool hold Arsenal to a goalless stalemate at the Emirates, with the Premier League title race still alive after Mikel Arteta's men drop points.
Jan 8, 22:17
 Marc Guehi is reportedly of interest to another Premier League club other than Liverpool and Manchester City
Marc Guehi latest: Liverpool and Manchester City face competition from "big" Premier League "admirers"
Liverpool and Manchester City will reportedly face more competition for the signature of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi this January transfer window.
Jan 8, 18:01
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 23, 2025
Portsmouth vs. Arsenal: How to watch FA Cup third-round tie, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash between Portsmouth and Arsenal.
Jan 8, 14:30
 Mikel Arteta/Arne Slot composite
Arsenal vs. Liverpool predictions: Mikel Arteta unanimously backed to eliminate Arne Slot from Premier League title race
Ahead of Thursday's Premier League blockbuster between Arsenal and Liverpool, the Sports Mole team selects their winner between the champions and the challengers.
Jan 7, 17:18
 Bukayo Saka/Charles Watts composite
Bukayo Saka lacking one "explosive" trait as Arsenal star aims to set new Gunners record in Liverpool clash
Arsenal wing wizard Bukayo Saka is lacking one particular trait as he chases a Gunners record against Liverpool, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jan 7, 14:50
 Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka during his side's match against Bournemouth, on January 3, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Bukayo Saka chases new Gunners record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Jan 6, 16:53
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on July 31, 2024
Preview:Arsenal vs Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 6, 16:47
 Steven Gerrard/Declan Rice composite
Declan Rice is becoming Arsenal's Steven Gerrard, but Mikel Arteta's "talismanic" star is missing one thing
Arsenal's Declan Rice is turning into the Gunners' version of Steven Gerrard, but he still needs to add one thing to his game to match the Liverpool legend, Gunners expert Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
Jan 6, 13:46
 Arsenal's Mikel Arteta pictured on November 26, 2025
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for blockbuster in Premier League title race
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Arsenal take on Liverpool in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
Jan 6, 00:13
 Rodrigo Mendoza/Charles Watts silhouette composite
Arsenal's most likely January transfer window signing named, and it's not Ayyoub Bouaddi
Arsenal's most likely type of the signing for the January transfer window is named, and it is not highly-rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Jan 5, 20:29
 Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Man City warned of two key factors that could cost Pep Guardiola the Premier League title in battle with “absurd” Arsenal
Two key factors could ultimately cost Manchester City in their Premier League title battle with Arsenal this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 5, 17:30
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on November 1, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Liverpool: Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Jan 5, 08:08
 Josko Gvardiol suffers an injury for Manchester City
Manchester City injury news: Josko Gvardiol latest as defender forced off in Chelsea draw in Premier League title race blow
Manchester City suffer an injury blow as Josko Gvardiol comes off the pitch against Chelsea on Sunday, with the club trailing in the race for the Premier League title.
Jan 4, 20:08
 Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts delivers Ethan Nwaneri verdict for January loan exit
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri is the one Gunners player who could potentially depart on loan in January, in the eyes of Gunners expert Charles Watts.
Jan 4, 14:31
 Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka during his side's match against Bournemouth, on January 3, 2025
Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka creates history as Mikel Arteta earns crucial win in Premier League title race
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka creates history as the Gunners beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium, claiming a crucial three points in the Premier League.
Jan 3, 20:23
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