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Arsene Wenger is widely regarded as one of the best managers in football history. The Frenchman is best known for his time in England as the manager of Arsenal Football Club. Wenger managed Arsenal for 22 years, making him the longest-serving manager in the club's history.
Arsene Wenger revolutionized Arsenal and English football with his tactics, training methods, scouting programs, and diet regimens. The 71-year-old is also widely acknowledged as one of the driving forces behind the Premier League's rapid globalisation in the 21st century.
Wenger was announced as Arsenal manager in 1996. Two years later, he led the club to a domestic double, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup. The club repeated the impressive feat in 2002 and retained the FA Cup in the following season.
In 2004, Wenger led Arsenal to an undefeated league title, the first of its kind in the Premier League era, and a feat that has not been repeated since. He found more FA Cup success with Arsenal in 2014, 2015, and 2017 before stepping down as manager a year later.
Arsene Wenger's most remarkable trait was his ability to spot young talent and transform relatively unknown players into world-beaters. His managerial policy believed in giving youth products a chance to play for Arsenal on the big stage.
The Frenchman has managed some of the most famous names in world football and deserves credit for finding these players and developing them into some of the best footballers ever.
On that note, we take a look at the eleven greatest player managed by Arsene Wenger during his Arsenal tenure:
#11 David Seaman, GK
David Seaman is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is best known for his time with Arsenal, which began in 1990 and lasted over a decade.
During his time at the club, Seaman won three league titles, four FA Cups, the League Cup in 1993, and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994. During this period he also played for England in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups as well as Euro 96 and Euro 2000.
David Seaman was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world during his time at Arsenal. The North London club has struggled to find a quality replacement for the shot-stopper since his departure from the club way back in 2003.
#10 Lauren, RB
Lauren Bisan-Etame Mayer joined Arsenal from RCD Mallorca in 2000. The Cameroonian right-back was a relatively unknown talent when he joined the Gunners but went on to establish himself as a crucial member of their squad.
Lauren was initially unable to gain a regular place in the Arsenal starting eleven. It was while before he became the club's first-choice right-back, replacing Lee Dixon and Oleh Luzhny in the process. By the time Arsenal won the domestic double in 2001–02, Lauren was an integral part of the Arsenal defense.
As an Arsenal player, he won several trophies and best known as one of the 'Invincibles' squad. Lauren also played a vital part in helping Arsenal win three FA Cups during his time at the club.
The former Arsenal right-back is a great example of Arsene Wenger's keen eye for finding unknown talent and shaping them into great players.
#9 Tony Adams, CB
Tony Adams spent his entire playing career, which lasted for 22 years, as a center back at Arsenal. He is considered to be one of the greatest Arsenal players of all time by the club's fans and was included in the FA's 'Football League 100 Legends.'
During his Arsenal career, he won four top flight division titles, three FA Cups, two Football League Cups, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and two FA Community Shields. Adams remains the only player to captain his side to top-flight championships in three different decades!
Adams was one of a rare breed of footballers who were natural leaders. The defender faced numerous personal issues off the pitch, yet continued to hold his place as one of the world's top defenders at the time. The former Arsenal captain attributed much of his success to Arsene Wenger's management style and his influence on Adams' diet and habits.
#8 Sol Campbell, CB
Sol Campbell is one of the few footballers to have left Tottenham Hotspur to join bitter North London rivals Arsenal. However, the English defender will always be fondly remembered by Arsenal fans for more than just his controversial transfer.
In his five years at Arsenal, he made 195 appearances, won two Premier League titles and two FA Cup medals, including the 2001–02 domestic double. Campbell was also a member of Arsenal's legendary 'Invincibles' squad that went undefeated in the 2003–04 Premier League campaign.
During his time at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, Campbell was at the peak of his powers and became one of the best defenders in the world. Today, Arsenal continue to search for a defender in the mold of Sol Campbell, which shows the type of impact he had on the club.
#7 Ashley Cole, LB
Newer football fans could be forgiven for being unaware that famous English defender Ashley Cole was an Arsenal player before joining rivals Chelsea in 2006. Cole is considered one of the best defenders of his generation and was once hailed by many as the best left back in the world.
Cole began his youth career at Arsenal and made his full debut for the club in November 1999, going on to make 228 appearances and scoring nine goals for the North London club. He won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups with Arsenal and was an important part of the 2003-04 'Invincibles'.
Ashley Cole angered Arsenal fans by joining Chelsea in 2006 but is stillremembered for his stellar performances for the club. Cole was one of many Arsenal youth-products who were given their first big chance by Arsene Wenger.
#6 Fredrik Ljungberg, RW
Freddie Ljungberg was signed by Arsenal in 1998 for £3 million from Swedish club Halmstad. Prior to his transfer, Arsenal scouts watched him for over a year and manager Arsene Wenger took the unusual step of authorizing the signing after watching Ljungberg play for Sweden in their victory against England on television, even though he hadn't seen the youngster play live.
Ljungberg spent most of his career at Arsenal, where he won honors including two Premier League titles and three FA Cups. He scored vital goals in two finals, including the cup victory in 2002.
In a nine years at Arsenal, Ljungberg made 216 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring 46 goals. The Swede formed a brilliant partnership with talismanic striker Thierry Henry during his time at the club and was known for scoring goals in the big games.
#5 Patrick Vieira, CM
Patrick Vieira is one of the greatest midfielders to have graced English football. The giant French international joined Arsenal for a fee of just £3.5 million in 1996 after an unsuccessful spell in Italy with AC Milan.
During his nine-year stint in the Premier League, Vieira established himself as a dominant box-to-box midfielder. The Frenchman was known for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play as well as his eye for goal.
He was named in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year for six consecutive years from 1999 to 2004. He helped Arsenal achieve a sustained period of success during his time at the club, where he lifted three FA Cups and three league titles.
Patrick Vieira is one of Arsene Wenger's best ever signings and was the type of player that any team would love to have. He continues to inspire an entire generation of midfielders today.
#4 Cesc Fabregas , CB
Cesc Fabregas came through La Masia, Barcelona's youth academy before he was signed by Arsenal in 2003. He was handed his Arsenal debut by Wenger at the tender age of 16 and went on to become one of the most intelligent players in the entire league.
Following injuries to key midfielders in the early part of the 2004–05 season, Fabregas was given a starting role with the team. He broke several of the club's records in the process, earning a reputation as one of the most creative players in his position and won the FA Cup in 2005,
Fabregas was entrusted with the captain's armband at Arsenal at the age of 21. The Spaniard was Arsenal's best player for many years and Arsene Wenger built the club's teams around the diminutive playmaker until his return to Barcelona in 2011.
#3 Robert Pires, LW
Pires was signed by Arsenal for £6 million in 2000, after stiff competition from Real Madrid and Juventus. He replaced fan-favorite Marc Overmars, who had left for Barcelona. Pires has a tough start to life in North London but slowly developed one of Arsene Wenger's key players.
Pires struck a prolific partnership with fellow Frenchmen Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira during his time at the club. He was included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04 seasons. Pires scored 62 goals in 189 appearances for Arsenal during his six years at the club.
The French winger was one of Arsene Wenger's most successful signings and is currently a coach at Arsenal.
#2 Dennis Bergkamp, FWD
Bergkamp signed for Arsenal in 1995 after two unsuccessful years at Inter Milan. At Arsenal he rejuvenated his career, helping the club to win three Premier League titles and four FA Cup trophies.
Dennis Bergkamp is considered to be one of the greatest Premier League players of all time. The Dutchman had an astounding impact on the club and in his 11 years with the team, Bergkamp scored 87 goals in 315 Premier League appearances.
Along with a large trophy haul, Bergkamp also helped Arsenal reach the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final. The signing of Dennis Bergkamp is applauded as one of Arsene Wenger's smartest decisions.
Bergkamp placed third in the FIFA World Player of the Year Award voting twice and was selected by Pelé as one of the FIFA 100 greatest living players. In 2007, he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first and only Dutch player to receive the honor.
#1 Thierry Henry, FWD
Thierry Henry joined Arsenal for £11 million in 1999 from Juventus, after suffering from a lack of playing time and arguments with the Turin club's hierarchy. Under long-time mentor and coach Arsène Wenger, Henry became a prolific striker and Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in all competitions.
Henry won the Premier League Golden Boot a record four times. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest strikers of all time and is arguably the greatest player in Premier League history.
Henry was the runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004. He also finished as the runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 2003. Henry was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, the FWA Footballer of the Year three times, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for six straight seasons.
Henry reached the peak of his powers under Arsene Wenger, leading the club to multiple trophies. Arsenal decorated him with a statue outside the Emirates stadium and will forever remember him as Arsenal's greatest player.
