Sol Campbell

Born: September 18, 1974

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)

Hometown: Plaistow
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Centre-back
Career History
Senior2010-2011Newcastle United
Sports Mole has 214 articles about Sol Campbell. Articles 1 to 40:
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Aug 18, 18:48
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 15:55
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring on June 10, 2025
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's landmark appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Jun 10, 21:46
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli: The 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Man City legend's exit
Sports Mole selects its 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold's Premier League departures.
May 25, 10:11
 Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on May 3, 2025
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Declan Rice stunner seals Champions League qualification
Arsenal confirm their place in next season's Champions League as Declan Rice's stunner seals a 1-0 victory over top-five rivals Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.
May 18, 17:30
 Arsenal's William Saliba on May 3, 2025
William Saliba out to equal Sol Campbell Arsenal record in Newcastle fixture
Arsenal defender William Saliba will have the chance to equal a club record when the Gunners face Newcastle United on Sunday.
May 17, 12:44
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal seven years on from final game
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.
May 13, 11:58
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Arsenal's top 10 players of the Arsene Wenger era on anniversary of Frenchman's final game
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 players from Arsene Wenger's glittering 22 years at Arsenal.
May 13, 11:51
 Freddie Ljungberg pictured on November 27, 2019
Can you name the 2003-04 Arsenal Invincibles squad?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the entire Arsenal squad from the 2003-04 Invincibles season.
May 7, 09:18
 Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham pictured in August 2021
Tottenham make shock CEO appointment as former Arsenal chief hired by Daniel Levy
Tottenham Hotspur announce the shock appointment of former Arsenal chief Vinai Venkatesham as their new CEO.
Apr 11, 13:37
 Karl Hein of Real Valladolid during his side' match against Deportivo Alaves on October 18, 2024
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs interested in Arsenal goalkeeper as Vicario competition?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering making a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein, who is on loan with Real Valladolid but is out of contract in 2025.
Nov 2, 18:27
 Manchester City' Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury on September 22, 2024
Rodri injury: Pep Guardiola confirms January transfer talks after confirming season-ending blow
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that star midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury and refuses to rule out signing a replacement in January.
Sep 27, 13:16
 Manchester City's Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury on September 22, 2024
Man City confirm Rodri injury blow with official statement
Manchester City confirm that Rodri has suffered knee ligament damage after seeing a specialist in Barcelona this week.
Sep 25, 09:38
 Arsenal's William Saliba warms up on August 11, 2024
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 16, 11:00
 Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori on March 16, 2024.
Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.
Jul 20, 13:31
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts on March 3, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne equals Cesc Fabregas's Premier League assist record
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne equals Cesc Fabregas's Premier League assist record in Saturday's 4-0 win over Fulham.
May 11, 22:33
 Porto's Fernando (L) and Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner fight for the ball during their Champions League match on February 17, 2010
Porto vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Porto and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Feb 19, 11:17
 Amazon Prime presenter and former player Jermain Defoe before the match on October 19, 2022
Interview: Jermain Defoe on becoming a manager, Harry Kane and his career highlights
Jermain Defoe speaks to Sports Mole about his ambition to become a manager, Harry Kane's loyalty to Tottenham Hotspur and the fondest memories of his 22-year playing career.
Mar 15, 08:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier pictured in July 2020
Serge Aurier 'open to Arsenal move after Tottenham Hotspur release'
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier will reportedly consider a move to Arsenal on a free transfer.
Sep 2, 17:27
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on August 13, 2021
Graeme Souness predicts 'painful trip' ahead for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal
Former Gunners defender Sol Campbell questioned if the bite had left his old club.
Aug 22, 19:44
 Aston Villa coach John Terry in the dugout on October 20, 2018
How have England's 2006 World Cup squad fared in management?
John Terry leaves Villa Park as he attempts to make the move into management.
Jul 26, 15:48
 Sol Campbell pictured as Southend boss in November 2019
On This Day: Sol Campbell completes move to Arsenal from Tottenham
The England defender quit White Hart Lane after coming through the ranks at Tottenham.
Jul 3, 08:07
 England captain Harry Kane during the Euro 2020 clash with Croatia on June 13, 2021
talkSPORT to offer rival commentary options for England vs. Scotland
talkSPORT is to offer listeners two different commentary options for the huge Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland on Friday night.
Jun 16, 10:45
 Sol Campbell pictured as Southend boss in November 2019
Sol Campbell hits out at "soft" Arsenal players
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell hits out at the current group of Arsenal players, claiming that they do not have the fight for success and that they have gone too "soft".
Jun 7, 13:02
 Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
A closer look at five famous sports stars who quit mid-tournament
Rory McIlroy quit during the second round of the Honda Classic in Florida in 2013.
May 31, 21:13
 Phil Brown of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League 2 Playoff Semi-Final between Stevenage and Southend United at The Lamex Stadium on May 10, 2015
Southend welcome Phil Brown back as new manager
The Shrimpers are six points adrift of safety.
Apr 9, 09:52
 Martin Odegaard in action for Arsenal in January 2021
Sol Campbell warns Martin Odegaard of "long road" ahead at Arsenal
Sol Campbell warns Arsenal new boy Martin Odegaard that he has a long way to go before becoming a regular under Mikel Arteta.
Feb 1, 21:44
 Mesut Ozil pictured on June 25, 2020
Sol Campbell does not expect Mesut Ozil to play for Arsenal again
Arsenal Invincible Sol Campbell believes that Mesut Ozil, who has been ostracised from the Gunners squad, will never play for the Gunners again.
Oct 17, 11:17
 Mark Molesley pictured for Aldershot Town in November 2014
Southend appoint Mark Molesley as new manager
Sol Campbell left Roots Hall in June after he was unable to keep the club in Sky Bet League One.
Aug 13, 15:48
 Sol Campbell pictured for Arsenal in 2006
On this day: Sol Campbell joins Arsenal from arch-rivals Tottenham
The England defender made the short trip across north London to join Arsene Wenger's side on a free transfer.
Jul 3, 06:24
 Sol Campbell pictured as Southend boss in November 2019
Sol Campbell leaves Southend by mutual consent
Sol Campbell joined the Shrimpers in October 2019 but was unable to prevent relegation to League Two.
Jun 30, 13:21
 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Frank Lampard praises "brave" Raheem Sterling for fight against racism
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard feels Raheem Sterling has been slightly casual in his comparison of four former England internationals.
Jun 24, 22:50
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 17, 2019
Gareth Southgate talks up importance of BAME candidates getting opportunities
A number of people have spoken out about the lack of opportunities in football for people from a BAME background, with Raheem Sterling a leading voice.
Jun 9, 22:11
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Arsene Wenger's all-time Arsenal XI by games played
To mark the two-year anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal boss, Sports Mole looks at his all-time XI in terms of players he used most often.
May 13, 13:42
 Luka Jovic in action for Real Madrid on September 25, 2019
Rio Ferdinand questions Arsenal interest in Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand questions why Arsenal would be interested in Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic, insisting that they need a centre-back instead.
Apr 4, 21:05
 General view of Macclesfield Town's Moss Rose from 2014
Judge adjourns winding-up order for Macclesfield Town
The case will now be reconsidered on March 25.
Jan 15, 12:16
 General view of Southend United's Roots Hall from July 2015
Southend confirm Tranmere game will go ahead after fixing unpaid wages
The struggling club are second from bottom in Sky Bet League One.
Jan 10, 19:47
 General view of Macclesfield Town's Moss Rose from 2014
Macclesfield deducted six points by EFL over numerous charges
The Silkmen are now just three points off the foot of League Two.
Dec 19, 20:15
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