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 William Saliba pictured on October 21, 2025
Arsenal vs. Brighton: Why Mikel Arteta's men must keep clean sheet as pleasing Martin Odegaard stat emerges
Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday's Premier League clash, and failure to keep a clean sheet could spell serious danger for Mikel Arteta and co.
17:40
 Mikel Arteta/Gabriel Magalhaes/Kai Havertz composite
Mikel Arteta delivers mixed Arsenal team news for Brighton as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes injury updates revealed
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides the latest on Gabriel Magalhaes and Kai Havertz's recoveries from injuries before Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
12:26
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on August 23, 2025
Arsenal news: Top at Christmas, champions in May? What history tells the Gunners
Between December leadership and May conclusion, Arsenal face a past that insists on repeating itself.
06:36
 Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori pictured on September 13, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes multiple changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
02:06
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on December 20, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 25, 17:30
 Declan Rice/Martin Odegaard/Ray Parlour exclusive
Arsenal Invincible delivers Declan Rice/Martin Odegaard captain verdict after "out of order" Tony Adams comments
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour uses a cricket analogy to disagree with Tony Adams's Declan Rice captain claim, in an exclusive interview with Sports Mole.
Dec 24, 21:52
 Eberechi Eze/Mikel Arteta composite
Mikel Arteta offered surprise Eberechi Eze suggestion by Arsenal Invincible - "Not rocket science"
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze could be used in a different way by Mikel Arteta as he struggles to showcase his creative talents in red and white, a Gunners legend exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Dec 24, 15:42
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates with teammates on November 26, 2025
Arsenal vs. Brighton: 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 the Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including TV and streaming options.
Dec 24, 11:09
 Davide Bartesaghi/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'crazy' about AC Milan 19-year-old after new Mikel Arteta injury blow
Arsenal are allegedly 'crazy' about signing a teenage AC Milan talent following another fresh injury blow for Mikel Arteta.
Dec 24, 08:28
 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz pictured on February 21, 2024
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta faces tough decisions as crisis deepens
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a tactical headache with key players sidelined due to injuries sustained in crucial matches.
Dec 24, 00:09
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on August 31, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Major boost for Mikel Arteta as big name returns to training ahead of intense Premier League schedule
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta receives a significant boost as a crucial star has returned to training ahead of the club's intense winter schedule.
Dec 23, 19:49
 Darryl Bakola/Ethan Nwaneri composite
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri fear emerges as Gunners 'very interested' in Marseille teenager
Arsenal reportedly find themselves in a three-way battle to sign a teenage Marseille talent, in a move that could have potential implications for Ethan Nwaneri.
Dec 23, 15:23
 Marc Guehi/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta sent Marc Guehi transfer message before EFL Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi would be a magnificent signing for Arsenal, but the Crystal Palace captain is highly unlikely to consider a switch to the Emirates Stadium, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 22, 07:45
 Ray Parlour/Arsenal defence composite
Arsenal defence "right up there" with best ever as two Gunners legends endorse Mikel Arteta's backline
Two legendary Arsenal defenders give the current Gunners backline their seal of approval as Mikel Arteta's men celebrate their latest clean sheet, Ray Parlour exclusively reveals to Sports Mole.
Dec 21, 14:24
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus pictured on December 20, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus 'proposed' to European giants as Mikel Arteta weighs up January loan exit
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is 'proposed' to a Serie A giant ahead of a potential January loan move, according to a report.
Dec 21, 12:13
 Arsenal's Thomas Partey and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze pictured on August 21, 2023
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between London rivals Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Dec 21, 11:21
 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus pictured on December 10, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for EFL Cup quarter-final as Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Nichols start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
Dec 21, 10:57
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates with teammates on November 26, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 10:49
 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on December 20, 2025
Everton 0-1 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as worrying Christmas omen emerges for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal will spend Christmas Day at the summit of the Premier League table thanks to another unconvincing victory, this time a 1-0 success over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Dec 20, 22:04
 Gabriel Martinelli/Leandro Trossard/Fenerbahce composite
Arsenal decide to sell long-serving attacker in 2026 as Fenerbahce alerted to 'costly' transfer
Arsenal allegedly decide to sell one of their wingers in 2026, and Fenerbahce will be offered the chance to take him off of Mikel Arteta's hands.
Dec 20, 15:33
 Gabriel Jesus/Mikel Arteta composite
Gabriel Jesus makes stance clear on Arsenal future - "Unfinished business"
Gabriel Jesus makes it clear that he does not want to leave Arsenal as he has unfinished business at the club.
Dec 19, 20:46
 Arsenal players celebrate Bukayo Saka's goal on November 4, 2025
Arsenal have 'little left to finalise' in key contract talks
Arsenal are reportedly close to announcing a mega new contract for Bukayo Saka, as talks are going smoothly at the moment.
Dec 19, 20:16
 Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal given fresh Premier League title boost as Man City are “not at the level required”
Pep Guardiola does not believe that his Manchester City side are at the required level to win the Premier League title this season, despite their strong run of form in recent weeks.
Dec 19, 17:20
 Leandro Trossard/Martin Odegaard/Charles Watts silhouette
Two Arsenal changes "nailed on" for Everton Premier League clash as Martin Zubimendi prediction made
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should make two "nailed on" changes for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Charles Watts exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Dec 19, 15:25
 Charles Watts/Christian Norgaard silhouette
Arsenal's shock Ben White replacement named as Mikel Arteta provides latest injury update before Everton
Arsenal have a surprise solution to Ben White's recent hamstring injury as Mikel Arteta continues to grapple with a defensive shortage, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 19, 12:27
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal during his side's clash against Newcastle United, on September 28, 2025
Arsenal injury news: Latest on 'setback' to key star as return timeline 'revealed' ahead of key Premier League fixtures
Arsenal reportedly learn the return date of an injured star, who will not be available on the weekend against Everton due to a setback in their recovery.
Dec 18, 23:00
 Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Man City can become Premier League title favourites over Arsenal before Christmas if one thing happens
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole how Pep Guardiola's side can gain a ‘massive’ psychological edge over rivals Arsenal in the Premier League title race ahead of Saturday's clash with West Ham United.
Dec 18, 19:25
 Viktor Gyokeres/Ray Parlour composite
Viktor Gyokeres offered two pieces of advice by Arsenal legend as Mikel Arteta faces Gabriel Jesus dilemma
Viktor Gyokeres is offered two pieces of advice by an Arsenal icon - speaking exclusively to Sports Mole - as the Sweden international continues to toil in front of goal.
Dec 18, 14:25
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Everton's Seamus Coleman pictured on May 19, 2024
Arsenal vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Everton.
Dec 18, 13:32
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Tottenham Hotspur, on December 20, 2025
Spurs 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 Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 18, 13:25
 Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates on November 8, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.
Dec 18, 11:32
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus celebrate
Preview:Everton vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 11:15
 Ben White/Mikel Arteta composite
Ben White injury: Why Mikel Arteta must take the blame as Arsenal sent six-week warning
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must cop the blame for Ben White's latest injury blow, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 18, 08:49
 Manchester United and Arsenal both reportedly miss out on a transfer target
Manchester United and Arsenal transfer blow as clubs 'miss out' on teenage sensation ahead of January window
Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly miss out on a target, but the clubs are still keen on strengthening in the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 00:04
 Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta heads to his technical area on October 18, 2025
Arsenal news latest: EFL Cup opponents revealed as Mikel Arteta faces Premier League title question
Arsenal learn who they will play in the semi-final of the EFL Cup should they beat Crystal Palace next week, but the draw poses Mikel Arteta a Premier League problem.
Dec 17, 23:52
 Ben White/Ray Parlour composite
Ben White Arsenal transfer prediction made after latest injury as Mikel Arteta weighs up two replacements
Arsenal Invincible Ray Parlour exclusively shares his Ben White transfer prediction with Sports Mole following the 28-year-old's latest injury blow.
Dec 17, 20:07
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring on October 29, 2025
How to watch Everton vs Arsenal: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League encounter between Everton and Arsenal.
Dec 17, 18:47
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates with teammates on November 26, 2025
Arsenal news: Gunners 'confident' of securing new deal for key member of Mikel Arteta's squad
Arsenal are reportedly 'confident' of agreeing a new contract for a key member of Mikel Arteta's squad.
Dec 17, 16:42
 Charles Watts/Viktor Gyokeres composite
Mikel Arteta offered two Viktor Gyokeres solutions as "biggest concern" over Arsenal striker highlighted
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is offered two potential solutions to Viktor Gyokeres's recent struggles in front of goal since returning from injury.
Dec 17, 16:28
 Real Madrid Castillas's Victor Valdepenas on August 2, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Arsenal 'eyeing' move for Los Blancos youngster but departure would be a surprise
Arsenal are reportedly giving serious consideration to a move for Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas in 2026.
Dec 17, 13:32
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