Tag: Alexander Hleb

Alexander Hleb played for Arsenal Football Club. The Belarusian midfielder joined Arsenal from Stuttgart in 2005. Hleb left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2008 for £13m. In total, he made 130 appearances for Arsenal and scored 10 goals. Hleb wore the number 13 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on May 1, 1981. Hleb currently plays for Isloch Minsk Raion.

LONDON - MAY 04: (L-R) Cesc Fabregas, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky of Arsenal share a joke following the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium on May 4, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Flamini missing his Arsenal ‘wolf pack’

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, now 39, recently revealed that he misses his four-man "wolf pack" at Arsenal the most from football.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona

12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

40yo Alexander Hleb comes out of retirement to sign for new club

Alexander Hleb is coming out of retirement at the age of 40 to sign for Bahraini Premier League side, Al Khaldiya, for the new season.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 184: The top four trophy’s back on!

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew analyses wins against BATE & Southampton, looks at the impact of our tactical shift,...
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Aleksandr Hleb of FC BATE Borisov reacts during a press conference at BayArena on September 15, 2015 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Hleb re-signs with BATE Borisov, hopes to play ‘club of my heart’ Arsenal

Aleksander Hleb has renewed his contract with BATE Borisov and can't wait to face Arsenal in the Europa League, the 'club of his heart'.
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Arsenal set to face BATE Borisov again in Europa League Round of 32

Arsenal have drawn BATE Borisov in the Europa League Round of 32, after facing the Belarussian side in last year's competition.
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Alexander Hleb: It’s difficult to say why I left Arsenal – everything was a...

Alexander Hleb has once again admitted that he doesn't really know why he ever decided to leave Arsenal, and everything afterwards was a mistake.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb: Arsenal need to win Europa League and keep Wenger

Alexander Hleb says Arsenal not qualifying for the Champions League next year would be 'like a tragedy', so he hopes Arsene Wenger's side can win the Europa League.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb jokes that he will ‘fly to London tomorrow and sign for Arsenal’

Aleksandr Hleb recently revealed that although he's taking a break from football, he's happy to evaluate offers, and the 36-year-old took the opportunity to joke that he could sign for Arsenal again.

Alex Iwobi’s stats better than Rosicky – so why the abuse?

Alex Iwobi's stats compared to Tomas Rosicky, whom Arsenal fans adore, and Alexander Hleb, are pretty surprising.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb cried at Wenger’s text: I didn’t know what I was doing!

Alexander Hleb said he cried when Arsene Wenger texted him as he was leaving Arsenal, and believe most players come to regret leaving the club.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Alex Hleb optimistic Alexis will sign new contract

Alex Hleb believes that Alexis Sanchez could still sign a new contract with Arsenal.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb: I’m a neutral for tonight but Arsenal are in my heart

Alexander Hleb says he's a neutral for Arsenal's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov tonight, but admits he still holds affection for the Gunners.
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Hleb: I can’t say Lacazette is a fantastic signing

Alexander Hleb says he doesn't think Alexandre Lacazette is a fantastic signing for the Gunners, as he thinks Olivier Giroud remains the better option at centre-forward.

Wenger: Hleb made the wrong decision to leave Arsenal

Arsène Wenger understands why Alexander Hleb left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2008, but believes the move harmed his career.
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Hleb: Europa League is Arsenal’s best route into Champions League

Former Gunner Alexander Hleb reckons that Arsenal's best route back into the Champions League is to win the Europa League.
Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012 for £25m.

10 players that Arsenal stood by who showed no loyalty in return

With rumours once again circulating that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be Liverpool-bound this summer, Arsenal have every right to feel aggrieved.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Thomas Vermaelen poses as he is unveiled as a new player for FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium on August 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players named in 15 worst Barcelona signings of all time

Five former Arsenal players have been included in Barcelona's 15 worst signings of all time.
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Hleb: “Wenger is an unbelievable coach”

Aleksandr Hleb once again opened up about his time at Arsenal under the 'unbelievable coach' that is Arsene Wenger.
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Hleb – It was my fault

Alexander Hleb blames himself for his lack of success at Barcelona when he moved there from Arsenal in 2008.

Hleb: Arsenal are tearing everyone apart

Alex Hleb has taken a break from... doing whatever the hell he does now... to comment on Arsenal's form so far this season
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Sunday recap: Mahrez updates, deal almost done, Hleb + more

Well, another weekend has come and gone and we are, thankfully, a little closer to the new season and regular Arsenal. Despite having actual football...

Hleb returns home for the fourth time

Alexander Hleb has returned to his hometown club, BATE Borisov, for what will be his fourth spell at the club.

Apathy Ever After

What happens when nothing remains of the club you fell in love with?

Lost Generation: Arsenal in Zagreb, 2006

This week sees the start of the new Champions League season, with Arsenal travelling to Zagreb for the first group game. It isn't the first...

Arsenal 2015/16 – Victory Through Harmony?

by Matthew Wade Most Arsenal fans of any pre-Wenger vintage will have firm memories of (and probably miss) the old Arsenal club crest, and its...

Does Hleb still pine for Arsenal?

by Nia Griffiths Does Aleksandr Hleb's refusal to shake Cesc Fabregas' hand show where his loyalties still lie? Or, as is the norm in modern football, is something...

Hleb admits missing Arsenal while at 8th club in 7 years

Alexander Hleb has probably never regretted anything more in his life than leaving Arsenal. He isn't the only one. The master of the pre-assist, Hleb effectively...