Mikel Arteta

Football manager and former player

Mikel Arteta - Football manager and former player
Born

March 26th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A football manager and former player with a career primarily in the midfield position. Played for club teams including Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers, Real Sociedad, and notably Arsenal. Transitioned to management, where took over as head coach of Arsenal in 2019. Under leadership, the team secured the FA Cup title in 2020, marking a significant achievement in the early managerial career.

Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2020

Served as captain of Arsenal from 2011 to 2016

Played over 150 matches for Arsenal

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