Quick Info
| Profession | Football Manager and Former Player |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | San Sebastian, Spain |
Latest News about Mikel Arteta
19/08/2026
Arteta said Arsenal must keep improving as they prepare to defend their Premier League title in the 2026-27 season. He framed the campaign as a fresh start and stressed the need for sustained intensity from players and staff.
15/08/2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal supporters did not need to worry about his future as contract discussions continued into the 2026-27 season. He said he wants to stay at the club and expects the matter to be resolved in time.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mikel Arteta Amatriain |
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Personal Life
| Married to Lorena Bernal since July 2010 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Lorena Bernal |
Family
| Has three children |
Career
| Youth Career |
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| Senior Career |
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| Managerial Career | Arsenal FC (2019-present) |
| Achievements |
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| Coaching Experience | Manchester City (2016-2018, under Pep Guardiola) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mikelarteta/ | |
| https://x.com/m8arteta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began career at Antiguoko, befriended Xabi Alonso | |
| 2. Moved to Rangers for £6 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 |