Per Mertesacker
Born: September 29, 1984 (age 40)
Height: 6' 6" (198cm)
Hometown: Hannover, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1995-2003 | Hannover |
| Senior | 2003-2006 | Hannover |
| 2006-2011 | Werder Bremen | |
| 2011-2018 | Arsenal | |
| International | 2004-2014 | Germany |
Sports Mole has 862 articles about Per Mertesacker. Articles 1 to 40:
Heidenheim vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.
Nov 26, 14:15
Arsenal Edu replacement: Mikel Arteta to wait six months for new sporting director amid Roberto Olabe links?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may not find a direct replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu until the end of the season.
Nov 21, 14:24
Arsenal confirm Jack Wilshere exit as 32-year-old seals Gunners reunion at Championship club
Arsenal confirm that Under-18s manager Jack Wilshere has left the club to take on a first-team coaching role at Championship side Norwich City.
Oct 23, 11:25
Arsenal confirm signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper in bargain transfer
Arsenal confirm the arrival of highly-rated English goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax in a deal reportedly worth under £1m.
Jul 21, 12:25
Record-breaking Arsenal teenager signs first professional contract
Arsenal announce that 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, the Premier League's youngest-ever player, has signed his first professional contract.
Mar 28, 16:31
Crystal Palace 'agree £4m deal for Arsenal's Rob Holding'
Crystal Palace reportedly agree a deal to sign 27-year-old Arsenal centre-back on a permanent basis for around £4m.
Sep 1, 15:31
Ethan Nwaneri snubs Manchester City, Chelsea to extend Arsenal stay
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri - the Premier League's youngest-ever player - snubs interest from Manchester City and Chelsea to sign a new deal in North London.
Jul 5, 11:49
Ethan Nwaneri 'on verge of signing new Arsenal deal'
Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with 16-year-old Ethan Nwaneri amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Jun 29, 13:04
Arsenal's Rob Holding 'in talks over Besiktas loan move'
Arsenal defender Rob Holding is reportedly discussing a shock loan move to Besiktas after falling down the pecking order in North London.
Jun 27, 16:50
Arsenal 'open to offers for Rob Holding this summer'
Arsenal are reportedly open to summer offers for out-of-favour centre-back Rob Holding, who could depart if the Gunners are able to sign a new defender.
May 21, 19:34
Manchester City 'confident of signing Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal'
Manchester City are confident of signing talented teenager Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
May 10, 17:35
Harry Kane's six greatest goals for Tottenham Hotspur
Having cemented his place as Tottenham Hotspur's greatest ever goalscorer, Sports Mole picks out Harry Kane's six best strikes for the club.
Feb 7, 11:05
Edu Gaspar appointed Arsenal's first-ever sporting director
Arsenal announce that Edu Gaspar has become the club's first-ever sporting director, with the 44-year-old being promoted from his technical director role.
Nov 18, 10:20
Manchester United, Chelsea 'among clubs interested in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri'
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal teenager and the Premier League's youngest-ever player Ethan Nwaneri.
Sep 20, 12:18
Granit Xhaka: 'Ethan Nwaneri is a very, very special talent'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka hails Ethan Nwaneri as "very, very special" after the 15-year-old became the Premier League's youngest-ever player against Brentford.
Sep 20, 11:04
Mikel Arteta: 'I had a gut feeling about Ethan Nwaneri'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claims that he had a "gut feeling" about Ethan Nwaneri after making the 15-year-old the Premier League's youngest-ever player.
Sep 18, 16:28
Per Mertesacker hopes Nicolas Pepe can unleash "major potential" at Arsenal
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker hopes to see Nicolas Pepe unleash his "major potential" at the Emirates next season.
Jul 12, 11:19
Jack Wilshere returns to Arsenal as Under-18s head coach
Arsenal announce that former midfielder Jack Wilshere has been appointed the club's new Under-18s head coach following his retirement as a player.
Jul 11, 20:10
Per Mertesacker provides update on Folarin Balogun future
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker claims that Folarin Balogun is likely to leave the Emirates Stadium on loan in January.
Dec 9, 18:25
Per Mertesacker admits Mikel Arteta needs to "learn quickly" at Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes that Mikel Arteta has no choice but to 'learn fast' on the job if he is to turn the club's fortunes around.
Sep 24, 23:49
Arsenal confirm Steve Bould will leave club this summer
The double-winning defender, who spent six seasons as Arsene Wenger's number two, is to leave his role as under-23s boss.
Jun 22, 16:20
Marc Overmars 'interested in Arsenal return'
Arsenal legend Marc Overmars is reportedly keen to return to the club or former side Barcelona to work as a director of football.
Feb 5, 18:07
Arsenal 'agree to sign Omar Rekik from Hertha Berlin'
Arsenal reportedly agree a deal to sign 18-year-old Hertha Berlin centre-back Omar Rekik during the January transfer window.
Nov 18, 12:41
Mesut Ozil agent launches attack on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
Mesut Ozil's agent criticises Mikel Arteta's decision to leave the 32-year-old out of his Premier League squad and accuses the Gunners boss of not being truthful.
Oct 23, 23:44
Freddie Ljungberg urges Arsenal to make swift managerial appointment
Arsenal have won just one of their last 12 games in all competitions.
Dec 16, 08:54
Per Mertesacker "would love" Mikel Arteta reunion amid Unai Emery speculation
Former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker "would love" to see Mikel Arteta become the club's next manager amid speculation over the future of incumbent boss Unai Emery.
Nov 19, 09:59
Unai Emery names Laurent Koscielny as Arsenal captain
Laurent Koscielny is named Arsenal's skipper for the 2018-19 season, while Mesut Ozil is one of four players to take on vice-captaincy duties.
Aug 11, 16:19
Arsenal 'to rival Liverpool, Everton, West Ham United for Domagoj Vida'
Arsenal reportedly enter the race to sign Besiktas and Croatia defender Domagoj Vida, who is also wanted by Liverpool, Everton and West Ham United.
Jul 24, 09:45
Unai Emery to name five Arsenal captains
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery plans to name five captains ahead of the 2018-19 season once he gets to know his players better.
Jul 12, 16:58
Arsenal confirm Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere release
Arsenal officially confirm that Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere are being released from their contracts.
Jun 29, 14:28
Freddie Ljungberg appointed Arsenal Under-23 coach
Former Arsenal forward Freddie Ljungberg returns to the club to become the Under-23s head coach.
Jun 12, 12:10
Arsenal 'agree £16m deal for Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos'
Arsenal reportedly agree a deal worth £16m to bring Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos to the Emirates Stadium.
Jun 8, 19:22
Real Madrid 'to beat Arsenal to signing of Jose Gimenez'
Real Madrid reportedly leapfrog Arsenal in the race to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez for £53m this summer.
May 30, 10:02
Arsenal 'interested in signing Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia'
Arsenal reportedly identify Juventus centre-back Mehdi Benatia as a possible transfer option this summer, but may need to pay more than £20m for his services.
May 29, 09:06
Arenal confirm Petr Cech will take number one shirt for new season
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will take the number one shirt at the club for the 2018-19 season.
May 21, 21:38
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
May 17, 14:31
Arsenal 'eyeing £53m Kalidou Koulibaly swoop'
Arsenal are reportedly lining up a £53m approach for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Barcelona.
May 14, 09:21
Per Mertesacker thankful for "great ending" to Emirates career
Long-serving Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker describes entering the field for one last time at the Emirates Stadium as a "beautiful moment".
May 7, 22:24
Per Mertesacker "quite emotional" after Arsene Wenger decision
Per Mertesacker is the latest Arsenal player to pay his respects to Arsene Wenger, who will step aside as manager next month following more than two decades at the club.
Apr 20, 14:02
Per Mertesacker: 'I was delighted for Alexandre Lacazette'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that he was "delighted" to see teammate Alexandre Lacazette get on the scoresheet after returning from injury.
Apr 11, 10:43
