Mikel Arteta is currently Head Coach of Arsenal Football Club.

Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Spanish midfielder joined Arsenal from Everton for £10m and retired as an Arsenal player in 2016. In total, he made 149 appearances for Arsenal and scored 16 goals. The former Arsenal Captain wore the number 8 shirt. He was born on March 26, 1982 and is married to Lorena Bernal. Arteta was Assistant Coach at Manchester City from 2016 – 2019.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympique Marseille at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Unai Emery to bid up to €50m for Matteo Guendouzi

Lee Hurley - Jan 22, 2023

Under the guidance of Unai Emery, Aston Villa are expected to make a significant bid for Matteo Guendouzi, a player the former Arsenal manager is a huge fan of.

Mikel Arteta pushes Arsenal to make forward signings

Dan Critchlow - Jan 10, 2023

Mikel Arteta is pushing for Arsenal to reinforce the squad up front, whilst also praising Eddie Nketiah's quality filling in for Gabriel Jesus so far.

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka reacts as he warms up prior to the FA Cup third round football match between Oxford United and Arsenal at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, west of London, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka update after Oxford win

Lee Hurley - Jan 10, 2023

Mikel Arteta reassured Arsenal fans that Bukayo Saka is 'fine' after the winger was substituted as the Gunners beat Oxford United in the FA Cup to set up a fourth round tie against Manchester City.

Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Latest on Emile Smith Rowe as Mikel Arteta makes interesting claim

Dan Critchlow - Jan 8, 2023

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Emile Smith Rowe should be available to face Oxford United if all goes well on Sunday, reiterating that the 22-year-old can play up front.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Bukayo Saka of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players & manager up for Premier League monthly awards

Dan Critchlow - Jan 5, 2023

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Mikel Arteta have all been nominated for the Premier League's monthly awards.

Shakhtar Donetsk Ukranian forward Mykhaylo Mudryk gives a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 group F football match against Real Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on October 4, 2022.(Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Mykhaylo Mudryk sends another hint over Arsenal move

Dan Critchlow - Jan 1, 2023

Mykhaylo Mudryk seemed to be sending another hint to Shakhtar Donetsk on Saturday, posting as he watched an Arsenal match again.

Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta: We still can play better

Lee Hurley - Jan 1, 2023

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are not planning on taking their foot off the accelerator despite going seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, with both the manager and the players believing 'we still can play better.'

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal reacts while leaving the pitch injured during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Zürich at Emirates Stadium on November 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive double injury boost ahead of Brighton clash

Dan Critchlow - Dec 31, 2022

Takehiro Tomiyasu is available for selection again, whilst Emile Smith Rowe rejoined the squad in training this week ahead of Arsenal's clash with Brighton.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal remain interested in move to sign Leicester City star

Dan Critchlow - Dec 27, 2022

Arsenal remain interested in Youri Tielemans and were only put off by Leicester City's asking price in the summer window, according to a report.

Former Arsenal's French head coach Arsene Wenger watches the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta explains why Wenger’s return was kept quiet

Lee Hurley - Dec 27, 2022

Arsene Wenger surprised everybody by turning up at Arsenal v West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why the club kept it quiet that Wenger would be making his first return to the club and how he hopes it is the start of something more.

Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 26, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta names 3 things Arsenal needed to beat West Ham

Lee Hurley - Dec 27, 2022

Arsenal returned to Premier League action on Boxing Day, coming from behind to beat West Ham at the Emirates and after the game Mikel Arteta highlighted three things the players showed on the pitch that helped them do that.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: William Saliba of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Saliba training, 3 out injured, 1 doubt: Arsenal team news vs West Ham

Dan Critchlow - Dec 23, 2022

Mikel Arteta had good and bad news in his squad update ahead of Arsenal's first Premier League game back against West Ham United.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta responds to calls to play Martinelli centrally

Dan Critchlow - Dec 23, 2022

In light of recent calls to play Gabriel Martinelli centrally in Gabriel Jesus' absence, Mikel Arteta has explained his thinking on that possibility.

Bukayo Saka with the England Man of the Match award for his World Cup debut (Photo via England)

Arsenal update on 3 injuries & 2 World Cup absentees

Dan Critchlow - Dec 18, 2022

Mikel Arteta has given an update on all of the Arsenal players still to return to the pitch following injuries or World Cup absences.

Morocco's coach Walid Regragui applauds supporters as he celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup semi-final manager spotted in Arteta tactics seminar

Dan Critchlow - Dec 14, 2022

Mikel Arteta has praised Morocco manager Walid Regragui after pictures emerged of the World Cup coach attending one of Arteta's tactics seminars.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Arteta gives Emile Smith Rowe injury update

Lee Hurley - Dec 12, 2022

Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 on Thursday afternoon as they ramp up preparations for the return of the Premier League, but while many youngsters got an appearance, Emile Smith Rowe was not in the squad, and after the game, Mikel Arteta explained why.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Gabriel Jesus of Brazil in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Brazil at Lusail Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus injury timeline will affect Arsenal’s transfer business

Dan Critchlow - Dec 11, 2022

Mikel Arteta says the timeline of Gabriel Jesus' injury will affect Arsenal's business in the transfer market, but they don't know it yet.

England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal contracts: 5 to renew, 3 to expire

Lee Hurley - Dec 10, 2022

Arsenal are trying to tie down a number of players to new deals, but some of the players they are not offering contracts to is quite telling.

Edu Gaspar, Stan Kroenke, Cecil Jee Thomas, Mikel Arteta, Josh Kroenke, and Tim Lewis pose for a photo (via Cecil_Jee on Instagram)

Picture: Arsenal higher-ups snapped meeting up this weekend

Dan Critchlow - May 15, 2023

Mikel Arteta, Tim Lewis, Edu Gaspar, and Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke were all pictured meeting up over the weekend, ahead of Arsenal's trip to Dubai.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup third round football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on January 9, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Oxford United vs Arsenal date confirmed

DailyCannon - Dec 3, 2022

The date for Arsenal's trip to Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup has been confirmed

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 5, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. - (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup coach admits he loves Mikel Arteta

Dan Critchlow - Nov 23, 2022

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has admitted he loves Mikel Arteta, after seeing the Arsenal coach in the All or Nothing documentary.

France's players gather during team's captain's run on the eve of the autumn international rugby union test match between France and Japan at Stadium de Toulouse, south-western France, on November 19, 2022. (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta goes to Florida as Arsenal send 2 coaches to France rugby team

Lee Hurley - Nov 20, 2022

Two coaches from Arsenal have been out with the France rugby side as part of an initiative to learn from other sports but Mikel Arteta did not join them as he was in Florida on 'another subject'.

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

Lee Hurley - Nov 20, 2022

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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Mikel Arteta speaks to William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

2 more Arsenal players feature in Premier League Team of the Season so far

Dan Critchlow - Nov 17, 2022

Alan Shearer has named a couple of Arsenal players in his Premier League Team of the Season so far, as well as picking Mikel Arteta as manager.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal holds off Marc Cucurella of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta calls on referees and Saka’s teammates to help him out

Dan Critchlow - Nov 12, 2022

Mikel Arteta believes the referees have a duty to deal with fouls on Bukayo Saka, but the winger's teammates can also help him out.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives players World Cup injury advice

Lee Hurley - Nov 12, 2022

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal's last game before the World Cup and was asked about players being worried about getting injured before the tournament.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal reacts as Aleksandar Mitrovic of Fulham (not pictured) scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on August 27, 2022. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

How the Arsenal squad reacted to Gabriel’s World Cup absence

Dan Critchlow - Nov 10, 2022

Mikel Arteta says the Arsenal squad have helped to support Gabriel Magalhaes after he missed out on the Brazil squad for the World Cup.

Brighton's Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma (R) scores his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium, in London on November 9, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta defends Vieira and Hein after Brighton defeat

Lee Hurley - Nov 10, 2022

Arsenal crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as they lost 3-1 to Brighton at home and after the game, Mikel Arteta was keen to defend a few of his players who came in for criticism.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal set to name competitive team for Brighton cup clash

Dan Critchlow - Nov 9, 2022

Mikel Arteta insists he's going to pick a competitive Arsenal team to face Brighton on Wednesday, taking the competition seriously.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on November 6, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal “made it look easy” beating Chelsea says pundit

Lee Hurley - Nov 12, 2022

Rio Ferdinand hailed Arsenal after they beat Chelsea saying they "made it look as easy as you can make it."

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny (R) at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

Mohamed Elneny shares squad reaction to Aubameyang punishment

Dan Critchlow - Nov 6, 2022

Mohamed Elneny believes Arsenal have offloaded the big egos from their squad, admitting Mikel Arteta's treatment of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent them a message.

Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang waves to supporters as celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London on October 5, 2022. - Chelsea won 3 - 0 against AC Milan. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang feels he has personal score to settle with Arteta

Dan Critchlow - Nov 5, 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a personal vendetta against Mikel Arteta, according to Chelsea journalist Matt Law.

Graham Potter praises Arsenal model ahead of Chelsea clash

Dan Critchlow - Nov 5, 2022

Graham Potter has praised the Arsenal model and their decision to stand by Mikel Arteta, insisting it's how the Gunners got to the top.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on October 16, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta nominated for Manager of the Month

Dan Critchlow - Nov 5, 2022

Mikel Arteta is one of three nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award in October, having kept Arsenal at the top of the league.

Arteta responds to reports linking him with Barcelona

Dan Critchlow - Nov 4, 2022

Mikel Arteta says he's happy and proud to be where he is at Arsenal, amid recent media links to FC Barcelona.

Takehiro Tomiyasu injury update

Lee Hurley - Nov 4, 2022

Takehiro Tomiyasu lasted just 15 minutes against FC Zurich on Thursday evening, so what's the news on the defender's latest problem?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal tackles Fabian Rohner of FC Zurich during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Zürich at Emirates Stadium on November 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta: He had an amazing recovery

Lee Hurley - Nov 4, 2022

Mikel Arteta hailed Mohamed Elneny as the midfielder returned from injury a month ahead of schedule to help Arsenal seal top spot in their Europa League group with a 1-0 win over FC Zurich on Thursday night.