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 Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber pictured on November 23, 2024
Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber injury update and discusses Max Dowman Arsenal plan
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides a double injury update and discusses plans for Max Dowman following the Gunners' 1-0 pre-season friendly win over AC Milan.
17:56
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025
Arsenal pre-season schedule: Who are they playing? Can I watch? Will Viktor Gyokeres make his debut?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's summer pre-season schedule, including details on who they will play, how to follow the matches and whether Viktor Gyokeres could feature.
15:31
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on March 4, 2025
Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan: Who impressed? What did we learn? Key takeaways for Mikel Arteta
Sports Mole looks at what we have learned from Arsenal's pre-season following their opening 1-0 win over AC Milan in Singapore.
14:46
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates on November 30, 2024
Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bukayo Saka strikes winner and Max Dowman debuts
Bukayo Saka's early second-half goal makes the difference as Arsenal kick off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in Singapore.
12:30
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri pictured on February 15, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri agent reacts to 'lies' about playing time demands to Mikel Arteta during contract talks
Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri will remain at the Emirates after signing a contract, though his new deal reportedly had nothing to do with guarantees over playing time.
Jul 22, 22:18
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring for Sporting Lisbon on December 14, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: How Vyktor Gyokeres fits in, what he brings and potential concerns
Arsenal will have one of the world's top goalscorers in Viktor Gyokeres, but how can he translate his performances in Portugal into the Premier League?
Jul 22, 18:33
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres: Watch Myles Lewis-Skelly's joyous reaction to Arsenal transfer 'agreement' with Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly offers a joyous reaction to the news that the Gunners have reached a verbal agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.
Jul 22, 16:15
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres on brink of Gunners move as 'full verbal agreement' reached with Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal are reportedly finally on the brink of signing Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres after reaching a verbal agreement with the Portuguese champions.
Jul 22, 15:24
Raheem Sterling of Chelsea pre match on August 11, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Raheem Sterling 'asking price set' by Blues amid interest from Champions League club
Chelsea reportedly decide on an asking price for winger Raheem Sterling amid interest from a club competing in the Champions League.
Jul 22, 15:05
Charles Watts/Cristhian Mosquera composite
Cristhian Mosquera Arsenal debut date suggested as Gunners signing 'flies out' to Singapore for pre-season tour
Arsenal-bound Cristhian Mosquera is reportedly boarding a plane to Singapore to join up with the Gunners squad on their pre-season tour, as Charles Watts reveals what he knows about the defender's supposed medical 'issue'.
Jul 22, 10:26
Alan Smith/Noni Madueke composite image
Noni Madueke: Mikel Arteta can repeat Kai Havertz trick with heavily-criticised Arsenal signing
Arsenal legend Alan Smith backs Mikel Arteta to repeat his Kai Havertz trick to get the best out of Noni Madueke and drown out the negative reactions.
Jul 21, 19:58
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates in November 2023
Arsenal vs. AC Milan: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's pre-season clash between Arsenal and AC Milan.
Jul 21, 15:20
Arsene Wenger and Gennaro Gattuso pictured on March 15, 2018
Arsenal vs. AC Milan: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Arsenal and AC Milan.
Jul 21, 14:54
Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 25, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. AC Milan: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Mikel Arteta makes Martin Zubimendi decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's friendly with AC Milan.
Jul 21, 14:36
Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on May 3, 2025
Preview: Arsenal vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Arsenal and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 14:01
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on May 4, 2025
Arsenal vs Manchester United: The advantages each club holds in transfer race for Viktor Gyokeres
The biggest transfer saga of the 2025 window, Viktor Gyokeres’s transfer from Sporting to Arsenal is still not finalised and has taken a turn that could change the course of negotiations.
Jul 21, 10:44
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta breaks Viktor Gyokeres silence as Gunners 'close in' on full Sporting agreement
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responds to a question about the Gunners' pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres and also comments on the Thomas Partey charges.
Jul 21, 07:47
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres: Gabriel Magalhaes talks up Arsenal target as Gunners seek transfer 'breakthrough'
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes talks up the quality of Viktor Gyokeres and comments on Saudi Arabia transfer links after signing a new long-term Gunners contract.
Jul 20, 17:20
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on January 4, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Bundesliga forward 'actively monitored' as talks for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres continue
Arsenal are yet to complete the signing of Viktor Gyokeres, but a report claims they could also move for another striker in this summer window.
Jul 19, 23:00
Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke pictured on June 10, 2025
Arsenal confirm 30-man pre-season tour squad as Noni Madueke-less Mikel Arteta calls up two 15-year-olds
Arsenal confirm a 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, as Noni Madueke misses out but two 15-year-olds make the cut.
Jul 19, 17:57
Cristhian Mosquera in action for Valencia on May 10, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera medical 'issues' arise after Arsenal transfer announcement 'leak'
Cristhian Mosquera is supposedly yet to be announced as an Arsenal player due to 'issues' with the 21-year-old defender's medical.
Jul 19, 14:14
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on May 4, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gyokeres move edging closer as Gunners near 'breakthrough' in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal are reportedly close to a breakthrough in the final stages of their negotiations with Sporting Lisbon for striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Jul 19, 13:33
Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke pictured on June 10, 2025
Arsenal's most expensive signings ever after Noni Madueke's £48m Chelsea transfer
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.
Jul 19, 10:00
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta during his side's match against PSV Eindhoven, on March 12, 2025
Arsenal transfer battle with Chelsea for Bundesliga attacker, with Mikel Arteta 'informed' on forward's future
Arsenal are keen on adding attacking depth this summer, but they will reportedly face competition from Chelsea for a forward from the Bundesliga.
Jul 18, 23:46
Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke pictured on June 10, 2025
Noni Madueke reveals surprise Arsenal teammate conversation after £52m Chelsea transfer confirmation
Arsenal new boy Noni Madueke reveals a surprise conversation he had with one of Mikel Arteta's players following confirmation of his £52m transfer from Chelsea.
Jul 18, 17:27
Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring on January 25, 2025
Noni Madueke shirt number and pre-season decision confirmed as Arsenal announce £52m transfer from Chelsea
Arsenal confirm the £52m signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea and reveal the 23-year-old's shirt number and pre-season status.
Jul 18, 17:04
Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured on July 4, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Noni Madueke confirms Chelsea exit ahead of £52m Gunners move
Noni Madueke confirms his exit from Chelsea on social media as he prepares to complete his transfer to Arsenal for a reported £52m.
Jul 18, 16:01
Hugo Ekitike celebrates on May 17, 2025
Liverpool summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole analyses Liverpool's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.
Jul 18, 11:33
Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha on April 26, 2025
Arsenal made 'concrete' attempt to sign Joao Palhinha but PL rival could win transfer race
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold talks with Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha after Arsenal made an approach to sign him before the Club World Cup.
Jul 17, 18:31
Charles Watts/Noni Madueke composite image
Noni Madueke: How Viktor Gyokeres will help fellow Arsenal new boy ahead of £52m Chelsea transfer
The reaction to Noni Madueke's Arsenal transfer will be less "brutal" thanks to Viktor Gyokeres, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jul 17, 16:29
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025
Arsenal 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Mikel Arteta's side
Track all of Arsenal's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Jul 17, 11:10
Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Ethan Nwaneri contract: Mikel Arteta sent "minutes" warning as new Arsenal deal 'agreed'
Ethan Nwaneri can expect to seriously challenge Martin Odegaard for a place in Arsenal's starting lineup ahead of the signing of his new contract, Charles Watts believes.
Jul 16, 14:44
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka pictured on November 6, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Academy graduate moves closer to signing new deal at the Emirates as two parties enter final stages of talks
Arsenal are reportedly in the final stages of talks with Ethan Nwaneri over a new and improved contract at the Emirates.
Jul 15, 23:53
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on April 7, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Negotiations for Viktor Gyokeres 'turn tense' amid disagreement over add-ons
Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon are facing a potential deadlock in the final negotiations for Viktor Gyokeres, according to a report.
Jul 15, 23:23
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How Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera as triple transfer edges closer
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera in Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of next season.
Jul 15, 11:39
Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured on October 6, 2024
Noni Madueke assessed at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta as Chelsea star 'passes medical' ahead of transfer
Arsenal are said to be nearing the completion of Noni Madueke's signing from Chelsea, and a report suggests the winger's medical was successful.
Jul 14, 22:53
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig during his side's UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan, on November 26, 2024
Transfer news and rumours today: Former Liverpool star contract termination, Roberto Firmino latest, Benjamin Sesko update
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on a former Liverpool star, as well as Roberto Firmino's and Benjamin Sesko's futures.
Jul 14, 20:04
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior pictured on April 8, 2025
Arsenal 'make decision' on Jakub Kiwior summer sale after personal terms agreed with Cristhian Mosquera
Arsenal reportedly make a decision on the summer sale of Jakub Kiwior after agreeing personal terms with Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera.
Jul 14, 19:19
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates with Declan Rice on April 5, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Attacker 'hesitant' to sign new deal as Bayern Munich eye move
Bayern Munich are reportedly showing interest in Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard, who is hesitant to sign a new contract with the Gunners.
Jul 14, 17:34
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on January 7, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera fee broken down as Arsenal reach 'verbal agreement' to sign Valencia centre-back
Arsenal reportedly reach a verbal agreement to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, whom they will land for lower than his release clause.
Jul 14, 14:39
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