Mikel Arteta

Football Manager and Former Player

Spanish San Sebastian, Spain

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Quick Info

ProfessionFootball Manager and Former Player
NationalitySpanish
Date of Birth26/03/1982
Age44 years
BirthplaceSan Sebastian, Spain

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMikel Arteta Amatriain

Career

Youth Career
  • Antiguoko
  • Barcelona
Senior Career
  • Rangers (2002-2004)
  • Real Sociedad (2004)
  • Everton (2005-2011, 162 appearances, 27 goals)
  • Arsenal (2011-2016)
Managerial CareerArsenal FC (2019-present)
Achievements
  • Scottish domestic treble with Rangers (2002-03)
  • FA Cup with Arsenal (two)
  • Community Shield with Arsenal
  • Emirates Cup with Arsenal as manager (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Florida Cup with Arsenal as manager (2022)
  • MLS All-Star (2023)
  • First Arsenal manager to win a major trophy in first season since George Graham (1986-87)
  • First person to win FA Cup as both captain and coach of Arsenal
Coaching ExperienceManchester City (2016-2018, under Pep Guardiola)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began career at Antiguoko, befriended Xabi Alonso
2. Moved to Rangers for ÂŁ6 million in 2002
3. Joined Arsenal from Everton in 2011 amid fan outcry
4. Played for Spanish U16 team (1998-1999)
5. Worked as assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before becoming Arsenal manager
6. Implemented a five-phase transformation plan at Arsenal upon arrival in December 2019
7. Achieved first Premier League victory over Manchester City in October 2023 at Emirates Stadium
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