Mikel Arteta is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He was born on March 26, 1982, in San Sebastián, Spain.
He began his professional playing career with Barcelona B and later played for clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers, Real Sociedad, Everton, and Arsenal. He joined Arsenal in 2011 and served as club captain before retiring in 2016. He won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons as a player.
After retiring, Arteta joined Manchester City’s coaching staff. In 2019, he was appointed head coach of Arsenal. He led the club to victory in the FA Cup in the 2019–20 season and the FA Community Shield in 2020.
Arteta was featured as the head coach of Arsenal in the documentary series All or Nothing: Arsenal, which follows the club during the 2021–22 season.
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Match of the Day
2022
Match of the Day 2
2023
The Men in Blazers Show
2023
All or Nothing: Arsenal
2022
All or Nothing: Manchester City
2018
Universo Valdano
2025
Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection
2024
Transfer 360
2025
Big Dunc: The Story of a Goodison Hero
2008
Martin Ødegaard: Modern Leader
2026
Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14
2014
The Club That Conquered the Premier League
2026
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