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 9,645 articles about Mikel Arteta. Articles 1 to 40:
Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morrocco and Lille during the World Cup
Ayyoub Bouaddi: Why Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United are tracking Moroccan midfield superstar
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Ayyoub Bouaddi and why some top sides are taking a look at the Moroccan midfielder.
15:32
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, on May 30, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'receive £24.2m offer' from Premier League rivals for unwanted playmaker
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly receives a potential transfer boost with a Premier League rival seemingly interested in signing an unwanted playmaker.
12:28
 Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain, on May 30, 2026
Bradley Barcola transfer news: Liverpool and Arsenal blow in update amid "intense" race for £100m PSG star
Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
23:43
 Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis in action for Greece on October 12, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'speaks' to target with 51 goals, assists in 2025-26
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly holds discussions with a summer transfer target who contributed 51 goals and assists during 2025-26.
Jun 13, 12:45
 Christos Tzolis (r) celebrates a Club Brugge goal with Joel Ordonez on February 18, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Premier League champions 'line up' £34.5m bargain as alternative to £65m target
Mikel Arteta reportedly explores a bargain summer transfer move for a prolific winger in Belgium to reinforce Arsenal's attacking depth.
Jun 13, 01:41
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, on March 17, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Why the Premier League champions face a £65m winger 'battle'
Mikel Arteta targets a highly rated La Liga attacker to resolve Arsenal's growing wide squad depth concerns ahead of next season.
Jun 13, 01:14
 Ben White/Leandro Trossard/Reiss Nelson composite
Arsenal keep or sell: Who should Mikel Arteta offload in summer transfer window?
Sports Mole gives you the chance to vote for who you think Arsenal should keep or sell in the 2026 summer transfer window.
Jun 8, 10:31
 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, on May 30, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: £50m Mikel Arteta star 'tempted' to switch Premier League clubs as summer priorities assessed
An Arsenal star is reportedly tempted to join another Premier League team this summer, and their exit would mark the beginning of a key period for Mikel Arteta.
Jun 7, 15:19
 Mikel Arteta and Morgan Rogers
Arsenal transfer news: Major 'boost' for Mikel Arteta as PSG drop out of race for £10m Morgan Rogers alternative
Arsenal reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of an attacker after Paris Saint-Germain made the decision to withdraw from the race for his signature.
Jun 5, 00:22
 Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz pictured on October 29, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners-linked striker available for free after leaving European giant?
Arsenal are reportedly set to have the opportunity to sign Juventus and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer this summer.
Jun 4, 16:45
 Jose Mourinho composite
Real Madrid transfer news: ‘Contact’ made with ‘very important’ Arsenal star as Jose Mourinho rebuild continues
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing a 'very important' Arsenal player in the summer transfer window.
Jun 4, 13:02
 Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates on September 21, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: How Victor Osimhen could be crucial to Mikel Arteta’s pursuit of a ‘record’ deal
A sensational transfer carousel involving Victor Osimhen could help Arsenal secure a marquee club record signing this summer.
Jun 3, 18:32
 Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi celebrates after scoring on May 19, 2026
Eli Junior Kroupi transfer: Who most needs the Bournemouth teen sensation this summer?
Sports Mole breaks down the ideal next step for Eli Junior Kroupi as Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, and Bayern Munich battle for the teenage prodigy.
Jun 3, 07:00
 New Hamburg signing Fabio Vieira pictured at a Bundesliga match
Arsenal transfer news: Fabio Vieira 'faces wait' over Hamburg move after 'intensive talks'
An out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder faces a frustratingly lengthy wait until August to finalise a permanent summer transfer away from London.
Jun 3, 03:22
 Kerim Alajbegovic/Arsenal composite
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners ‘keeping tabs’ on Bundesliga ace who dreams of Real Madrid move
Arsenal are reportedly one of several clubs showing an interest in a highly-rated winger who dreams of playing for Real Madrid.
Jun 2, 12:20
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Joshua Nichols celebrate on September 25, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Third summer exit confirmed after £17.3m double boost
Arsenal are about to announce their third exit of the summer transfer window, as a 19-year-old defender confirms his imminent departure.
Jun 1, 17:58
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, on May 30, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners targeting three new signings with 'priority' revealed
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to sign a new left winger, midfielder and right-back during the summer transfer window.
Jun 1, 16:51
 Arsenal/Mikel Arteta composite
Exclusive: Arsenal FA Cup winner explains how Mikel Arteta brought Gunners' "DNA" back
A former Arsenal defender - speaking exclusively to Sports Mole - reveals how the Gunners have "got their DNA back" after their Premier League title triumph.
Jun 1, 10:20
 Mikel Arteta contract
When Arsenal could announce new Mikel Arteta contract as "sources" drop behind-the-scenes update
Arsenal are progressing on a new Mikel Arteta contract, with sources now confident the deal will be agreed before pre‑season begins.
Jun 1, 07:43
 Mikel Arteta, Alex Ferguson
Arsenal lose Champions League final: PSG congratulated by Alex Ferguson as 'boring' Mikel Arteta scolded for display
Mikel Arteta's decision to have Arsenal sit deep against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday was criticised by Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 31, 15:58
 Martin Odegaard
Arsenal transfer news: Martin Odegaard drops contract hint after Champions League heartbreak
Martin Odegaard hints whether he will consider leaving Arsenal after the Gunners' heartbreaking penalty-shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final.
May 31, 12:15
 Arsenal season summary collage
Arsenal 2025-26 season summary: Top scorer, best moment, new signings and full verdict on Mikel Arteta's campaign
Sports Mole provides a full 2025-26 season summary for Arsenal, including top scorer, best moment and a full verdict on Mikel Arteta’s campaign.
May 31, 11:07
 Declan Rice/Champions League composite
Arsenal will win the Champions League. Just not yet
Arsenal lost the 2025-26 Champions League final. But they will win it one day. Sports Mole explains why.
May 31, 10:17
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya pictured on May 30, 2026
Arsenal's Champions League prize money broken down as Mikel Arteta dealt £9m blow after PSG defeat
Arsenal's total Champions League prize money pot is broken down as Mikel Arteta suffers a £9m blow following Saturday's final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
May 31, 07:50
 Arsenal manage Mikel Arteta during the Champions League final, on May 30, 2026
Champions League final: Arsenal transfer news latest as Mikel Arteta reveals "ambitious" plans after PSG penalties defeat
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addresses his desire for an ambitious summer after his side's defat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday.
May 30, 23:54
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, on May 30, 2026
Arsenal lose Champions League final: Damning stat exposes Mikel Arteta problem after PSG win on penalties
In the aftermath of Arsenal's loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on penalties, a concerning stat about Mikel Arteta's approach is revealed.
May 30, 23:01
 Mikel Arteta looks dejected after Arsenal's Champions League final defeat on May 30, 2026
Champions League final heartbreak: How penalty shootout drama extended Arsenal's unwanted record
Arsenal experience immense heartbreak after a tense Champions League final penalty shootout against PSG brings an unwanted, historic continental record.
May 30, 21:00
 Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after scoring on May 30, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gabriel misses to hand PSG victory
Paris Saint-Germain prevail 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal to retain their Champions League crown.
May 30, 20:13
 Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal, on May 30, 2026
PSG 1-1 Arsenal (4-3 on pens) player ratings: Gabriel's disaster and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia masterclass in Champions League final
Sports Mole provides player ratings as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final in Hungary on Saturday.
May 30, 20:12
 Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele feature image
Champions League final: How Ousmane Dembele's Paris Saint-Germain equaliser threatens to ruin Arsenal's impressive record under Mikel Arteta
Despite Ousmane Dembele's equaliser for Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal hope that an incredible half-time statistic favours them in the Champions League final.
May 30, 18:40
 PSG's 'Football 2.0' against Arsenal's so-called 'Haramball' — why both styles deserve equal respect in the Champions League final
PSG vs Arsenal: 'Football 2.0 vs Haramball'? — Why the Champions League final is not a simple case of beautiful football against anti-football?
PSG's attacking brilliance against Arsenal's defensive mastery — why both philosophies deserve equal respect ahead of the Champions League final in Budapest.
May 30, 13:12
 Luis Enrique/Mikel Arteta composite
Champions League final: Fascinating facts and figures for PSG vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole provides the key stats and facts for Saturday's Champions League final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Puskas Arena.
May 30, 12:57
 Mikel Arteta
PSG vs. Arsenal: How UEFA could cause Mikel Arteta's Champions League final "downfall" as key areas assessed
Arsenal could meet their downfall against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final because of UEFA rules, a former pro has exclusively told Sports Mole.
May 30, 08:00
 Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique pictured on May 31, 2025
What is Luis Enrique's record in finals? PSG manager's credentials assessed ahead of Champions League final against Arsenal
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at Luis Enrique's record in finals ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday.
May 29, 23:59
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates on May 5, 2026
Arsenal's Champions League record: Have the Gunners ever won the trophy? Mikel Arteta's side assessed ahead of final vs. PSG
Ahead of the 2026 final, Sports Mole looks back at Arsenal's history in the Champions League as Mikel Arteta's Gunners prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain.
May 29, 23:15
PSG vs. Arsenal: What is Mikel Arteta's record in finals? Does it bode well for the Champions League final?
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, Sports Mole examines Mikel Arteta's record in finals.
May 29, 21:48
 Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue celebrate on May 31, 2025
Champions League final record of French clubs ahead of PSG vs Arsenal showpiece showdown
Sports Mole takes a look at the record of French clubs in the European Cup/Champions League final ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's meeting with Arsenal.
May 29, 20:26
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Luis Enrique composite
PSG vs. Arsenal: "The only way" for Mikel Arteta to beat Luis Enrique in Champions League final
Ahead of the 2025-26 Champions League final, Sports Mole coordinator and Arsenal expert Ben Knapton reveals the "only way" for Mikel Arteta's side to beat Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
May 29, 20:00
 Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Leandro Trossard celebrate reaching the Champions League final on May 5, 2026
Champions League final: How Arsenal's adeptness at winning in multiple ways gives them edge vs. PSG
Sports Mole looks at how defensive steel and terrifying attacking variety make Arsenal’s 2026 finalists significantly superior to Arsene Wenger's 2006 squad.
May 29, 19:52
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele on March 16, 2026
PSG injury news: Arsenal discover Ousmane Dembele's status ahead of Champions League final
Arsenal learn whether Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele will be available to start Saturday's Champions League final.
May 29, 18:09
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