Top 10 Best Arsenal Players of All Time

Thierry Henry

Thierry Daniel Henry is a French professional football coach and former player. In August 2016, he became the second assistant coach of the Belgium national team under head coach Roberto Martínez. Henry previously enjoyed a successful playing career with clubs such as Arsenal, Barcelona, and the New... read more

I remember a game when the team was not playing well. Even the fans were booing. I was in the North Bank, about the fourth row, and shouted to Henry, "Can't you do something to shut these idiots up?"
Next thing you know, he scores two goals and shouts back, "How's that? Will that do?" I laughed and shouted back, "It's a start. We may need another." But there was a big grin on my face.
Henry always put a smile on my face when he played. He also never gave up. He had the right temperament, the right attitude, and the right foot for the job - even when it was his left!

Like an electric water bug skimming around the pitch, he was always able to find the better shooting angle. So much fun when the ball was at his feet!

Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp is a Dutch former professional footballer. He was previously the assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax but left the role in December 2017 following a coaching reshuffle. During his playing days, he became an Arsenal legend and helped them secure their famous undefeated... read more

Dennis helped me fall in love with Arsenal. I love Henry, but he wasn't original. Talented, yes, but still an ordinary forward. Dennis had extreme intelligence, ball control, and athleticism.
He always got the ball where he wanted it - whether it was a diving header pass in front of the goal, or a brilliant 360 move against Newcastle. His vision and weight of passing were incredible.
He did things no one had ever seen before and shaped Arsenal into their Invincibles squad, alongside Wenger. An underrated legend.

Bergkamp had the skills, the dribbling, the passing, and the shooting. I'm not surprised that he is a 90-rated FIFA Legend.
Definition of Arsenal: Favored and Excellent.

Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira is a French former professional footballer and current head coach of New York City FC. He played as a midfielder and captained both Arsenal and the French national team. Vieira won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 with France.

I think he controlled play better than any other Arsenal player, and he really helped the team because he had very good leadership.
He was an amazing tackler and never seemed to be tired. He had a good shot and could dribble well too. An amazing player - every manager would want him on their team!

Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil is a German professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Known for his technical skill, creativity, agility, and finesse, he earned the nickname "The Assist King" due to his playmaking abilities. Özil played for major clubs including Real Madrid and Arsenal before joining... read more

It may be too early to say for sure, but Ozil may end up being the best player to ever play for Arsenal.

He signed a new contract until 2021. By that time, he'll be known as an Arsenal legend. Mark my words.

The most talented player is reaching his peak.

Tony Adams

Tony Alexander Adams, born on October 10, 1966, is an English football manager and former professional player. He is best known for his long career as a central defender at Arsenal Football Club, where he also served as captain. After retiring from playing, Adams went on to manage clubs including Wycombe... read more

The kind of hardman center-halves that are missing from today's game. Also, a fantastic leader. If we had him and Sol Campbell back in the lineup, our defensive worries would be history.

Mr. Arsenal! He stayed with us his entire career like a true footballer, and he is just the defender we need today.

Ian Wright

Robert Pires

My favorite player of all time. His dribbling, passes, penalties, and not to mention crosses were legendary!

Arsenal's greatest ever winger - so consistent.

Alexis Sánchez

Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez, known as Alexis Sánchez or simply Alexis, is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Udinese. He played a pivotal role in leading Chile to back-to-back Copa América victories in 2015 and 2016. The dynamic attacker has showcased his formidable... read more

No way that Ozil should be ranked higher than Alexis. Without Alexis, this current Arsenal team would be nothing. He is the heart and soul of this team.

Alexis is one of the best football players in the world. Alexis Sanchez sometimes doesn't play well, but even Eden Hazard doesn't always perform. In my opinion, Sanchez is better.

He should be way higher on the list. He is an awesome player. He may not have had the best season, but he still has a big impact on Arsenal.

David Seaman

Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie is a Dutch coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands men's national team and is considered one of the best strikers of his generation.... read more

Glory, glory Robin Van Persie. Glory, glory Robin Van Persie. Glory, glory Robin Van Persie. Oh, why did you go to Man U?

He is a rare striker. He is a world-class finisher.

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Alex Iwobi

He is a great new addition to the team.

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Liam Brady

Had he been playing now, he would be worth more than Pogba. Pure genius. An intelligent player on and off the pitch.

Playing in a poor Arsenal team, he was brilliant to watch, a genius.

World-class. The first player to go overseas and actually win something.

Aaron Ramsey

Aaron James Ramsey (born December 26, 1990) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal and the Wales national team. He has had a long career with Arsenal, where he won several FA Cups and became a key player. Ramsey also plays a central role for the Wales national team and... read more

Cesc Fàbregas

No. 8? What? Number 2! No one else that Arsenal has ever had possesses the vision that this boy has in passing - almost everything. I agree that Henry is number 1. Nobody comes close to him. Pires and Vieira should also be higher up.

Cesc Fabregas should at least be number 2. He is the best passer in the world, and I agree that Henry is up there. But the player with the most vision doesn't deserve to be in 12th place. He started being captain at age 20, which is impressive.

Golden Boy award at age 19. Captain when he turned 20. The best creative midfielder that Emirates Stadium has ever seen. Miss you, Fabregas. True Gooner!

Jack Wilshere

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere (born January 1, 1992) is an English football coach and former professional player. He was most recently the interim head coach of Norwich City in 2025.

As a player, he spent much of his career as a midfielder for clubs including Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers (on loan),... read more

He is amazing. On his best day, he is the best player for Arsenal and England.

Santi Cazorla

Creative genius. Plays evenly with both feet.

Freddie Ljungberg

Cliff Bastin

Sol Campbell

Why isn't he higher? He's probably the best defender Arsenal has ever had.

Laurent Koscielny

I think he is the best Arsenal player of all time. Indeed, he is the defender I respect most in the Premier League.

Petr Čech

Petr Čech (born May 20, 1982) is a Czech former professional football goalkeeper. He is best known for his successful career at Chelsea and Arsenal, where he earned a reputation as one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers.... read more

Olivier Giroud

Amazing player. Deserves more appreciation.

Great hair, but needs to score more often!

Tomáš Rosický

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Theo Walcott

Theo James Walcott is an English former professional footballer. He played as a forward for several clubs including Arsenal, Everton, and Southampton. Walcott earned 47 caps for the England national team between 2006 and 2016.

This guy is one of the fastest athletes I have ever seen.