Tag: Gael Clichy

Gael Clichy played for Arsenal Football Club. The French defender joined Arsenal from Cannes in 2003. Clichy left Arsenal for Manchester City in 2011 for £7m. In total, he made 264 appearances for Arsenal and scored 2 goals. Clichy wore the number 22 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on July 26, 1985. Clichy currently plays for Istanbul Basaksehir.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League earnings dwarf Europa League

Arsenal's Champions League run brings record prize money. Club poised to earn millions more than last year.
Arsenal undefeated: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R facing camera Jose Antonio Reyes,Robert Pires,Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal Invincibles in talks over friendly match

Representatives of the Arsenal Invincibles are in talks over playing a friendly match in 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their title win.
Arsenal's French player Gael Clichy gestures after lossig 3-1 their Champions League round of 16, 2nd leg football match FC Barcelona vs Arsenal on March 8, 2011 at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

38yo ex Arsenal man sent flying by 18yo in France u21 training

Gael Clichy, now assistant manager for France U21, was gracefully outmanoeuvred in a training session by young talent Mathys Tel.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal or Manchester City? Referees DO see a difference

Discover the intriguing pattern of yellow card frequency for footballers who've played for both Manchester City and Arsenal.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

1-hit wonders: 20 players who scored just once for Arsenal

Did you know there are 20 players who have only scored one Premier League goal for Arsenal?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Park Chu-Young of Arsenal is congratulated by team mates after scoring his teams second goal of the game during the Carling Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

9 Arsenal Banter Era players: Where are they now?

Gael Clichy left Arsenal in the summer of 2011 because he didn't feel wanted, so who else left that summer which heralded the start of the Banter Era.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 02: Gael Clichy (R) of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Samir Nasri (L) after scoring his sides fifth goal during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON 5th Round Replay match between between Arsenal and Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium on March 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

4 former Arsenal players who are now free agents

There are four ex-Arsenal players currently without a home, so could any of them turn up in the Premier League this season?
Arsenal's French defender Gael Clichy (R) celebrates scoring the fifth goal during their FA Cup fifth round replay football match against Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, on March 2, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ GLYN KIRK

Who? Former Arsenal star says lots of players felt unwanted at club

Gael Clichy has told the Arsenal podcast that he left because he didn't feel wanted and there were others who left at the same time who felt the same way, so who are they? Let's take a look...
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Gael Clichy to join Basaksehir

Ex-Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has made a surprise move to Instanbul Basaksehir. He’s due to undergo a medical and officially sign his contract today. Clichy...

Thierry Henry: Lehmann would have grabbed Clichy by the neck

Former Gunner, Thierry Henry, was seemingly furious with a couple of Manchester City's players following their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad.

Four Manchester City players ruled out of Sunday’s game

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Manchester City will be without four regular starters this Sunday when Arsenal visit the Etihad Stadium.

Sloppy Seconds – The Verdict on Manchester City’s Ex-Gunners

It seems that since moving to our shiny new stadium, Arsenal have gained a bit of a reputation for being a feeder club. It started...