Tag: Santi Cazorla

Santi Cazorla played for Arsenal Football Club. The Spanish midfielder joined Arsenal from Malaga in 2012 for £10m. Cazorla left Arsenal for Villareal in 2018 on a free transfer. In total, he made 180 appearances for Arsenal and scored 29 goals. “The Little Magician” wore the number 19 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on December 13, 1984. Cazorla currently plays for Villareal.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite explains amazing Arsenal gesture

Santi Cazorla reveals how Arsene Wenger's support during his long-term injury demonstrated the former Arsenal manager's kindness and compassion.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Top 10 Arsenal midfielders under Arsene Wenger

Explore the brilliance of Arsène Wenger's top 10 midfielders at Arsenal, showcasing their pivotal role in the club's iconic playing style.
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Santi Cazorla’s pivotal role in Real Oviedo’s resurgence

Santi Cazorla's return to Real Oviedo sparks significant on-field success and financial growth, exemplifying his profound impact at the club.
Sadd's midfielder Santi Cazorla looks on during the AFC Champions League group E match between Qatar's al-Sadd and Jordan's al-Wehdat at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia's Dammam on April 15, 2022. (Photo by YOUSEF DOUBISI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite returns to childhood club on minimum wage

Santi Cazorla's heartwarming return to boyhood club Real Oviedo after 20 years, agreeing to a minimal salary, highlights his dedication and love for the game.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Santi Cazorla of Al Sadd in action during the Emir Cup Final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi at Al Rayyan Stadium on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla leaves Al-Sadd, wants Arsenal return

Former Gunners midfielder Santi Cazorla misses being at Arsenal, and as he leaves Al-Sadd after three years, it's time to look at comments he made about returning to the club in a backroom role.
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Former Arsenal man becomes Galatasaray Sporting Director

Francis Cagigao, formerly of Arsenal, assumes role as Galatasaray's Sporting Director. Could this mark a new chapter for the Turkish powerhouse?
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Danny Welbeck (L) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Mesut Oezil and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on March 9, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla trumps Ronaldo says Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck lauds ex-Arsenal star Santi Cazorla as the best player he's played with, pleasing fans by picking him over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez (L) and Arsenal's Spanish striker Lucas Perez are seen during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match against Bayern Munich at Arsenal's London Colney training ground on March 6, 2017. (Photo credit GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Lucas Perez on his time at Arsenal and being denied Barcelona transfer

Lucas Perez discusses his time at Arsenal, his impact on the pitch, and a failed transfer to Barcelona.
Sadd's midfielder Santi Cazorla looks on during the AFC Champions League group E match between Qatar's al-Sadd and Jordan's al-Wehdat at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia's Dammam on April 15, 2022. (Photo by YOUSEF DOUBISI/AFP via Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla to speak with Arsenal about return

Santi Cazorla wants to come back to Arsenal in a coaching capacity and says he wanted to stay at the club after the injury that almost ended his career.

5 worst Arsenal injuries

Thankfully, Arsenal haven't suffered a really bad injury in a while, but there was a time when we couldn't escape them.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts after having his penalty kick saved by Ben Foster of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s best and worst penalty takers in the Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tucked away the rebound of his missed penalty against Aston Villa but he wasn't so fortunate against Watford and his penalty record for Arsenal does make good reading.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Santi Cazorla of Al Sadd in action during the Emir Cup Final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi at Al Rayyan Stadium on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla says emotional goodbye as Xavi joins Barcelona

Santi Cazorla has issued an emotional farewell to Xavi Hernandez as he leaves Al Saad to become Barcelona's new manager.
Santi Cazorla playing for Al-Sadd SC (Photo via Cazorla on Instagram)

Santi Cazorla returns to score in cup final & 1st league start

Santi Cazorla capped his first cup and league starts of the season with goals for Al-Sadd SC and another trophy for the club.
Santi Cazorla L of Al Sadd SC celebrates with his teammate Akram Afif after scoring a goal during the AFC Asian Champions League group D football match between Al Sadd SC of Qatar and Al Ain FC of United Arab Emirates at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Capital of Qatar, Sept. 15, 2020. Photo by /Xinhua SPQATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Nikku

Santi Cazorla named Qatar Player of the Year

Santi Cazorla has been named Qatari FA Best Player of the Year 2020/21 after registering 18 goals and 13 assists with Al-Saad.
DOHA, QATAR: Santi Cazorla of Al Sadd shoots at goal during the Emir Cup Final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi at Al Rayyan Stadium on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla hits 26 goal contributions in 22 with weak-foot Panenka penalty

Santi Cazorla provided his 26th goal contribution of the Qatari Stars season over the weekend with a weak-foot panenka penalty.

21 goals & assists in 17 games: Santi Cazorla dominating in Qatar

Santi Cazorla has now hit double figures for both goals and assists with Qatar Stars League side Al-Sadd SC, dominating at his new club.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

Cazorla joins Al Sadd SC after 1 last assist for Villarreal

Santi Cazorla reached an agreement to join Qatari club Al Sadd SC this week, after providing an assist in his final game for Villarreal.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla says goodbye again

Santi Cazorla will say goodbye to Villarreal on Sunday as the midfielder makes his way to the next chapter of his life.
Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal (Screenshot of video via Twitter)

Arsenal fans love Monreal and Cazorla reunion video

Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazorla had a heartwarming reunion ahead of the game between Villarreal and Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
GETAFE, SPAIN - JULY 08: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Liga match between Getafe CF and Villarreal CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on July 08, 2020 in Getafe, Spain. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla in advanced talks to join Al Sadd

Santi Cazorla is reportedly close to joining Qatari side Al Sadd, holding advanced talks with the club over a move this summer.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla does it again – twice!

Santi Cazorla scored twice for Villarreal on Wednesday night to ensure they won their game 3-1 against Getafe.
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Arsene Wenger: I won’t go back to Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has stated that he won't be returning to Arsenal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla open to working as a coach alongside Arteta

Santi Cazorla could rejoin former teammate Mikel Arteta on the sidelines as a coach, but not for a couple of years, according to Guillem Balague.
SINGAPORE - JULY 18: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal smiles at Santi Cazorla of Arsenal during the Barclays Asia Trophy match between Arsenal and Everton at the National Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla and Arsene Wenger to return for Emirates farewell match

Arsenal are reportedly planning a 'farewell' match for both Santi Cazorla and Arsene Wenger at the Emirates to take place some time before the start of next season.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Santi Cazorla: Arteta deserves to be Arsenal head coach

Santi Cazorla says Mikel Arteta deserves to be the head coach at Arsenal, as he was always a leader in the dressing room as a player.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla: Arsenal call me to ask about Chukwueze & Torres

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal 'especially' keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla (L) and Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (R) attend training for the forthcoming UEFA Champions League group B football match against FC Schalke 04 at Arsenal's training ground, London Colney, North London, England on October 23, 2012. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

Could Santi Cazorla join Mikel Arteta’s coaching team?

Santi Cazorla's Villarreal contract expires at the end of the season and the midfielder has previously talked about returning to Arsenal, something Mikel Arteta would like to happen, so will it?
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Video: Cazorla makes it 11 goal contributions this season

Santi Cazorla scored another goal at the weekend as he continues his fine form with Villarreal and pushes for a place at the Euros with Spain.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Mikel Arteta and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

What Mikel Arteta is asking from Arsenal

If Mikel Arteta is about to become the next Arsenal manager, then we have some idea of what he's asking for based on reports from last summer.

Santi Cazorla: If Wenger had stayed, maybe I would have

Santi Cazorla says he might have stayed at Arsenal if Arsene Wenger was still manager, but all the changes that summer made it difficult.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Villarreal and Valencia at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 11, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Fotopress/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla to feature as ‘main actor’ in Amazon Prime series

Santi Cazorla will feature as a 'main actor' in the Amazon Prime series, 'Six Dreams' which looks behind the scenes in Spanish football.

Dani Ceballos praises Santi Cazorla after first goal for Spain in four years

Dani Ceballos and Santi Cazorla had a nice Twitter exchange after the former Gunner scored his first goal in four years for Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Santi Cazorla of Arsenal before the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla: I’d love to return to Arsenal after my playing career

Santi Cazorla says he'd love to return to Arsenal after his playing days are over, and he's still hoping to step out onto the pitch at the Emirates Stadium one last time.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Santi Cazorla admits he’d consider transfer to the MLS

Santi Cazorla has admitted he'd be open to a move to the MLS before he reaches the end of his playing career.
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Santi Cazorla: Arsenal supporters were incomparable and meant so much to me

Santi Cazorla has been reflecting on his relationship with the Arsenal fans, and what it meant to him to have their support over the years.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Santi Cazorla creating & scoring more than Xhaka, Guendouzi, Willock & Ceballos combined

With Arsenal crying out for creativity in the side, it is bittersweet to realise that Santi Cazorla could still be the man providing it.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Villarreal and Valencia at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 11, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Fotopress/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla: Euro 2020? I’m just taking things day by day

Santi Cazorla says he's just taking things day by day, refusing to get carried away with the possibility of playing in the European Championships next summer.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF looks on during the Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 01, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Goal and assist: Santi Cazorla’s genius helps destroy Real Betis

Hot off scoring a cracker against Barcelona, every Arsenal fans' favourite ex-Gunner still playing, Santi Cazorla, scored and assisted for Villarreal as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Friday night.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Villarreal and Valencia at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 11, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Fotopress/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla scores screamer against Barcelona

Santi Cazorla scored a screamer for Villarreal against Barcelona on Tuesday night as Arsenal were spanking Forest and Spurs were losing to Colchester.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

I still have a lot to learn: Dani Ceballos calls Santi Cazorla ‘king’

Dani Ceballos has endeared himself even further to Arsenal fans after referring to Santi Cazorla as 'king'.