Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in England. Founded in 1886.
They have had the best players to ever play in England and many of Arsenal’s best players were when Arsene Wenger was the manager. That includes Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Vieira.
When you talk about English football, Arsenal is one of the most famous clubs. They’ve had some amazing players. From prolific goal scorers to leaders and defenders, Arsenal has seen it all.
Arsenal was one of the top teams in England in the 1930s. Herbert Chapman was the manager. Then Arsene Wenger became a big deal in the Premier League. He won the league three times in six years.
Now Mikel Arteta is the manager. He has Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka. They are good but they have to do more to be remembered like the old players. Here are the players who will always be remembered for Arsenal.
What Makes a Player Great?
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Trophies: Winning medals is a good way to see how good a player is.
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Performance: This means scoring goals, helping with goals, or keeping the other team from scoring.
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Legacy: How long a player plays is important. But how good they were at their best is also a big deal.
Top 25 Greatest Arsenal Players Ever (Ranked)
| Rank | Player | Position | Active Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thierry Henry | Forward | 1999 – 2007, 2012 |
| 2 | Dennis Bergkamp | Forward | 1995 – 2006 |
| 3 | Tony Adams | Defender | 1983 – 2002 |
| 4 | Patrick Vieira | Midfielder | 1996 – 2005 |
| 5 | Charlie George | Forward | 1969 – 1975 |
| 6 | David O’Leary | Defender | 1975 – 1993 |
| 7 | Ian Wright | Forward | 1991 – 1998 |
| 8 | Cliff Bastin | Forward | 1929 – 1946 |
| 9 | Robert Pires | Midfielder | 2000 – 2006 |
| 10 | David Seaman | Goalkeeper | 1990 – 2003 |
| 11 | Liam Brady | Midfielder | 1973 – 1980 |
| 12 | Freddie Ljungberg | Midfielder | 1998 – 2007 |
| 13 | David Rocastle | Midfielder | 1985 – 1992 |
| 14 | Lee Dixon | Defender | 1988 – 2002 |
| 15 | Ray Parlour | Midfielder | 1992 – 2004 |
| 16 | Marc Overmars | Forward | 1997 – 2000 |
| 17 | Pat Rice | Defender | 1966 – 1980 |
| 18 | Sol Campbell | Defender | 2001 – 2006, 2010 |
| 19 | John Radford | Forward | 1964 – 1976 |
| 20 | Ashley Cole | Defender | 1999 – 2006 |
| 21 | Alan Smith | Forward | 1987 – 1995 |
| 22 | Pat Jennings | Goalkeeper | 1977 – 1984 |
| 23 | Paul Merson | Midfielder | 1985 – 1997 |
| 24 | Martin Keown | Defender | 1984 – 1986, 1993 – 2004 |
| 25 | Gilberto Silva | Midfielder | 2002 – 2008 |
