Per Mertesacker played for Arsenal Football Club. The former German defender joined Arsenal from Werder Bremen in 2011 and retired as an Arsenal player in 2018. In total, the former Arsenal Captain made 221 appearances and scored 10 goals. The “BFG” wore the number 4 shirt. He was born on September 29, 1984. Mertesacker is currently manager of the Arsenal Academy.
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Arsenal man criticises Germany’s team dynamics after Austria defeat
Per Mertesacker critiques the German national team's performance following their 2-0 loss to Austria, highlighting issues of individualism and lack of team spirit.
Official: Arsenal sign West Ham youngster
West Ham United youth player Bowen Phillips has confirmed his transfer to Arsenal, thanking his former club for his development so far.
Mikel Arteta on rebuilding Arsenal, transfers and more
GQ's profile of Arsenal's Mikel Arteta dives deep into his journey, philosophy, and challenges. A refreshing look at a modern football manager's essence.
Arsenal announce 13 first year scholars
Meet the rising talent shaping the future of football: Arsenal's new first-year scholars. 13 promising players to watch in the 2023/24 season.
Arsenal big guns move to convince Ethan Nwaneri to snub City and Chelsea
Chelsea and Man City join the race for Arsenal's rising star, Ethan Nwaneri, with a tight deadline for Arsenal to agree on scholarship terms.
Arsenal in ‘good position’ for unlikely Premier League signing says key Arsenal man
Per Mertesacker thinks Arsenal are in a good position to sign Ilkay Gundogan if the midfielder decides to leave Manchester City this summer.
Arsenal man to remain as TV expert until after Euros
Per Mertesacker, Arsenal's academy head, continues as ZDF expert till Euro 2024
Per Mertesacker in contention for German Sports Director job
Per Mertesacker remains in contention for the German national team sports director job, according to a report from Germany.
Per Mertesacker responds to Arsenal exit reports
Per Mertesacker says no one has spoken to him about a job with the German national team, and he's happy at Arsenal.
German national team look to poach key Arsenal man
The German national team are looking at Arsenal's Per Mertesacker to replace Oliver Bierhoff as their managing director, according to a report.
Per Mertesacker reacts to latest Granit Xhaka controversy
Per Mertesacker hopes Granit Xhaka won't be punished for his actions in Switzerland's match against Serbia, arguing that Switzerland need him to progress.
Arsenal teenage loanee tipped for Premier League future
Brooke Norton-Cuffy's performances are drawing interest from Mikel Arteta, as his loan manager tips him for a Premier League future.
Mertesacker: We tried to spend our way to the top and fell on our...
Arsenal's academy head, Per Mertesacker, has given an interview in Germany where he talks about Arsenal trying to buy their way to the top and falling on their faces in doing so.
Per Mertesacker confirms plan for Folarin Balogun
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker says Folarin Balogun will most likely go on loan in the January transfer window.
Arsenal sign Leo Messo from West Ham academy
Arsenal have signed a 10-year-old called Leo Messo with Per Mertesacker pictured alongside the youngster holding an Arsenal shirt.
Mertesacker admits he’s very sorry about Özil situation
Per Mertesacker admits he's 'very sorry' for the current situation with Mesut Özil, suggesting the player's focus may have changed.
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...
Semi Ajayi explains why he’s really grateful to Mertesacker
Semi Ajayi looks back fondly on his time with Arsenal, particularly what he learned from the now-academy manager Per Mertesacker.
Tottenham considering Steve Morrow to head up their academy
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly placed Steve Morrow on their shortlist as they look for a new academy director.
Encouraging stat links Pablo Mari with Per Mertesacker
Pablo Mari is the first Arsenal centre-back to keep a clean sheet on his debut since Per Mertesacker, drawing another similarity between the two.
Per Mertesacker joins Freddie Ljungberg coaching team: Gilberto Silva responds to rumours he will...
Freddie Ljungberg will be alongside Per Mertesacker in the Arsenal dugout this weekend, but Gilberto Silva says he's had no contact over joining the team yet.
Steve Morrow and up to seven others in recruitment positions set to leave Arsenal
As many as eight members of Arsenal's recruitment staff are set to leave the club, according to reports.
Joachim Low confirms Özil and Mertesacker recommended he call up Serge Gnabry in 2014
Mesut Özil and Per Mertesacker recommended to Joachim Low that he call up Serge Gnabry back in 2014 before the winger suffered an injury.
Mertesacker: News was banned, the 8-2 changed nothing & Arsenal sent boring players to...
In his autobiography, Per Mertesacker gives a damming assessment of the latter days of life under Arsene Wenger, highlighting the bubble the players lived in and how nothing changed, even after the side lost 8-2 at Old Trafford.
Robin van Persie gets annoyed at Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker has properly wound Robin van Persie up and that is quite ok with me.
Per Mertesacker: Arsenal need a British core again
Academy manager Per Mertesacker says he's shocked that there are no Arsenal players in the England senior setup, and he thinks that's something that needs to change.
Metersacker doing ‘everything in my power’ to get Arsenal youngsters to Werder Bremen on...
Per Mertesacker has revealed he's been trying to get Arsenal youngsters on loan to his old club, Werder Bremen, but he doesn't think he will be successful.
Mertesacker: It could be a sign football isn’t ready for homosexuality
Per Mertesacker thinks football may not be ready, still, for 'homosexuality', and I have to say his assessment is probably right on the money.
Per Mertesacker: It could be a sign football isn’t ready for homosexuality
Per Mertesacker thinks football may not be ready, still, for 'homosexuality', and I have to say his assessment is probably right on the money.
Per Mertesacker explains why he took Arsenal role and how he plans to improve...
Per Mertesacker says it's a 'great honour' for him to get the chance to work at Arsenal, despite the fact he was originally planning to return to Germany.
Per Mertesacker: Arsenal can definitely win the Europa League
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker thinks Arsenal can definitely win the Europa League, and he thinks the team want to make amends after last year's elimination.
Per Mertesacker hints at Arsenal’s academy working with Werder Bremen
Per Mertesacker has hinted at the possibility of Arsenal's academy working with Werder Bremen, after travelling to Germany to meet with representatives from his old club.
Per Mertesacker explains why Arsenal let Emile Smith Rowe leave on loan to RB...
Per Mertesacker has explained why Arsenal sent Emile Smith Rowe on loan to RB Leipzig in January and implied there will be more of those kinds of moves in the coming years.
Zech Medley signs new contract with his ‘boyhood club’ Arsenal
Zech Medley has signed a new contract with Arsenal, just a year and a half after agreeing his first professional deal with the club, as he continues his positive progress under Unai Emery.
Per Mertesacker: The Premier League is above the Bundesliga
Per Mertesacker thinks the Premier League is a level above the Bundesliga right now, but he insists at least two of the upcoming Champions League ties between clubs in both divisions are '50-50'.
‘Enthusiasm’ has replaced sadness in Arsenal dressing room says Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker has revealed that ‘enthusiasm’ in the dressing room has replaced ‘tristesse’ - a state of melancholy sadness.
Full throttle: Mertesacker explains what Mislintat and Emery want in a player
Per Mertesacker has been speaking, briefly, about the impact of Sven Mislintat on Arsenal's squad and what the chief scout, along with Unai Emery, look for in a player.
Arsenal hire Dan Micciche and Adam Pilling
Arsenal have appointed former MK Dons manager Dan Micciche to be the boss of the u15s while Adam Pilling has joined to lead the u13s.
Vinai Venkatesham praises Per Mertesacker’s academy work and stresses importance of youth focus
Vinai Venkatesham, the new Managing Director at Arsenal, spoke to the media about the importance of maintaining a high-level academy at the club, and how Per Mertesacker is helping with that.
Number of Arsenal-trained players at the top level falls – despite strong academy
The number of players trained by Arsenal and playing in Europe's big-five leagues has fallen this year, despite the current strength of the club's academy.