Ranking Arsenal's 5 most creative players in Premier League history

Arsenal have had some very creative players over the years
Arsenal have had some very creative players over the years

#3 Thierry Henry

Henry is Arsenal's greatest player of all-time
Henry is Arsenal's greatest player of all-time

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

Fabregas in action for Arsenal
Fabregas in action for Arsenal

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

Dennis Bergkamp and Kostas Kostantidis
Dennis Bergkamp and Kostas Kostantidis

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.

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