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Arsenal have been known to boast some of the greatest Premier League players of all time throughout the years. Under Arsene Wenger, the club played an attractive brand of attacking football, built around their creative players in midfield and attack.
Some of these players have built a reputation of being some of the most creative players, not only in the Premier League's history, but across the sport as a whole. These players prided themselves on their vision and passing ability and were able to unlock almost any defense they came up against during their time at the club.
This list will rank the five most creative players to have ever played for Arsenal.
Premier League: Arsenal's historically most creative players
#5 Aaron Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey grew into one of Arsenal's most influential players of the last decade with his dynamic performances from midfield.
The Welshman showed that he had not only the creativity, but also the goal-scoring instincts from midfield to make a huge impact on the team. Ramsey is Arsenal's 5th highest assist provider in Premier League history.
The midfielder's ability to join the attack from midfield has always allowed him to get into positions to either set up his teammates or score himself.
Ramsey made 262 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, scoring 40 goals and providing 51 assists along the way. He left the club in 2019 to join Serie A giants Juventus after winning three FA Cups with the Gunners.
#4 Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil is Arsenal's most high-profile signing of the Emirates era. The German came to the club while being widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.
Ozil made an instant impact at Arsenal, helping the club break their 9-year trophy drought by winning the FA Cup in the 2013-14 season. The midfielder was known for his incredible vision and playmaking abilities throughout his career, and demonstrated both during his tenure at Arsenal.
The German scored 33 goals and provided 54 assists in his 184 league appearances for Arsenal, before leaving the club for Fenerbahce in January earlier this year. Although he was an enigma in midfield at times, Ozil still established himself as one of the most creative players that the Premier League has ever seen.
#3 Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry is most famous for his goal scoring exploits during his time at Arsenal. However, the Frenchman is also the club's highest provider of assists in a single season in Premier League history.
The striker's ability on the ball allowed him to find his teammates whenever he wanted to and was a huge part of his repertoire. Henry still holds the Premier League record for most assists in a season with 20, which was only equalled by Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne in the 2019-20 season.
The Frenchman scored 175 goals and provided 83 assists in 258 appearances for Arsenal, going down as the best player to have ever played for the club.
#2 Cesc Fabregas
Midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas was a phenomenon in Arsenal's midfield during the early part of his career.
The Spaniard joined Arsenal from Barcelona's La Masia academy and showed why Arsene Wenger was desperate to bring him to England with his performances for the club.
Blessed with an unlimited passing range and great vision, Fabregas was the heart of the Arsenal team during the late 2000's. The Spaniard was incredible at carving out chances for his teammates. He scored 35 goals and provided 76 assists in 212 Premier League appearances for Arsenal.
However, Arsenal's lack of silverware prompted the Spaniard to leave the club in 2011 and re-join his boyhood club Barcelona. Fabregas would win the La Liga title with Barcelona before joining Chelsea in 2014, where he went on to win two Premier League trophies.
Fabregas is still the second-highest assist giver in the Premier League with 111.
#1 Dennis Bergkamp
An absolute magician on the ball, Dennis Bergkamp is arguably the most creative Premier League player of all time. The Dutchman was unplayable at times with the ball at his feet and produced unbelievable moments while at Arsenal.
Bergkamp's technical ability on the ball was second to none, with his ball-control and dribbling abilities allowing him to run rings around Premier League defenses. The forward also had incredible vision, having provided some outrageous assists during his time at Arsenal.
The forward won three Premier League titles while at Arsenal and was named both the 1997-98 FWA Footballer of the Year and Players' Player of the Year.
The Dutchman scored 87 goals and provided 79 assists in 315 Premier League appearances for Arsenal. Some of Bergkamp's performances in the league are the stuff of legends. He will forever be loved by Arsenal fans for his spectacular performances while wearing the famous red and white jersey.
