Tag: Per Mertesacker

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.

Arsenal players ready for Emirates Cup

by Lewis Ambrose The weather is miserable but the Arsenal players are still upbeat ahead of their return to Emirates Stadium. This weekend sees Arsenal play...

BFG: We need to be at our best

by Nia Griffiths Per Mertesacker has made is clear that this season, something's shifted with the team and, if we can prevent injuries, we have...

Wenger to use Chambers centrally

by Lewis Ambrose Last summer Arsenal signed Calum Chambers and, after the sale of Thomas Vermaelen and busy summer of Per Mertesacker, he played centre-half. The...

Per: Cech is the missing piece

by Nia Griffiths Per Mertesacker has spoken about new goalkeeper, Petr Cech, and what a huge signing he could potentially be for Arsenal. The BFG was...

Mertesacker: Ozil must remain injury free

by Nia Griffiths Per Mertesacker has revealed that his compatriot, Mesut Ozil, needs to remain injury-free throughout next season to really hit his stride and...

BFG: This year will be different

by Lee Hurley Per Mertesacker believes the ability to get a full pre-season under his belt this year will help him immensely in the upcoming...

Arsenal captains hail goalkeeper

by Lewis Ambrose Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker are the undoubted leaders of the Arsenal dressing room, and are both thrilled to have another old head...

Arsenal defenders ‘feeling good’

by Nia Griffiths Per Mertesacker and Nacho Monreal returned to training on Tuesday and both seem happy to be back. The defenders both tweeted after their...

Mertesacker unlikely to play at Rio 2016

by Lewis Ambrose Per Mertesacker retired from international football following Germany's success at last summer's World Cup, and is unlikely to represent his country again. Sporting...

Central targets have been “extensively scouted”

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal have already signed Petr Čech but, with a month remaining until the Community Shield, it is unlikely that the club have completed...

Is Mesut Özil Arsenal’s most undervalued player?

by Helen Trantum Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So goes the proverb, and never was it more true in football – as Google...

Video: Thierry Henry tops Arsenal.com poll

by Lewis Ambrose We haven't become a club famed for our aerial presence, especially not under Arsène Wenger. But running a poll for Arsenal's greatest headed...

Ex-Manchester United player criticises Mertesacker

by Lewis Ambrose Former Manchester United and England defender Paul Parker has oddly attacked Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, in quotes appearing on the Daily Star website...

Mertesacker praises young Gunners' first-team development

by Mosope Ominiyi Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has publicly praised the young Guns who have contributed to an impressive finish to the 2014-15 season. Hector Bellerín...

Mertsesacker: Our young players executed their potential

by Nia Griffiths Our stand-in Captain for most of the season, Per Mertesacker, spoke recently about the contribution of the younger players to the team...

Surprising Arsenal man most accurate passer in Champions League

by Lee Hurley Nacho Monreal was the most accurate passer of the ball in last season's Champions League. Coming in with a passing accuracy of 96.89%, he...

Per Mertesacker BFG Wallpaper, Cover & Header

Our captain and FA Cup final goal scorer is the star of this wallpaper! He doesn't score very often and is often taken for granted...

Arsenal 14/15 School Report: The Defenders

As the season wraps up with a 12th FA Cup win and third-place league finish, we look at how the players did over the...

Arsenal drop below Aston Villa in Injury League final table

Despite a rough start, Arsenal's fitness has been stellar as reflected in the season's final Injury League table. Since the end of March, Arsenal have...

Hilarious: Mertesacker, Koscielny and Ramsey parody ‘Return of the Mack’

As we gear up for the FA Cup final this weekend, things are starting to get a little bit exciting. In that vein, Arsenal stars...

Arsenal favourite sends message to the fans

Per Mertesacker was one of a number of Arsenal players to complement their lap of appreciation after the final whistle on Sunday with a...

Mertesacker: We want to be confident for next season

Per Mertesacker has revealed that the team don't just want to win the FA Cup for the sake of winning a trophy, they also want...

Watch: Fellaini elbows Mertesacker

Marouane Fellaini is known for two things – his hair and his elbows. While he was unusually reserved during the game against Arsenal on Sunday...

Mertesacker and Arteta ranked most helpful

According to a selection of Gunners, Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta are the most helpful players. Apparently the defender and midfielder are both always on...

Arsenal captain picks out Manchester United dangerman

Per Mertesacker is already focused on Manchester united after the disappointment of Monday's night's defeat at the hands of Swansea. Hoping to repeat their FA...

Mertesacker: We are still in a good mood

Defender Per Mertesacker described the loss against Swansea City on Monday night as 'brutal' but was keen to stress that the team are still...

Mertesacker: We're not even close to Chelsea this season

Our leggy centreback, Per Mertesacker, has been speaking about Arsenal's title hopes next season. The BFG attended the Arsenal Hub launch recently and, while meeting...

Mertesacker: Sometimes what we're doing looks a bit 'weird'!

Centreback Per Mertesacker has been speaking to Arsenal.com about how our set-up during matches and admits that sometimes, he doesn't quite get it either. Talking...

Mertesacker: This is what we want

Per Mertesacker was delighted with Arsenal's showing at the KC on Monday night. Hailing the display as 'encouraging' he was quick to point out the...

Per Mertesacker praises Arsenal medical staff

Per Mertesacker, Arsenal's Big F'n German, gives high praise for getting him ready for this weekend's Chelsea match. Having been almost written off for the...

Mertesacker: It’s difficult to explain

Per Mertesacker spoke to the media immediately after the final whistle on Sunday. Being brutally honest, he revealed that this performance was an improvement on...

Injury Updates: First battle in Chelsea war lies in the treatment room

As Chelsea's match with Arsenal on Sunday draws closer, they find themselves without three valued strikers. The Independent is currently reporting that none of Chelsea's...

Arsenal team news ahead of Chelsea: Ox and Arteta out; BFG in doubt

Arsene Wenger revealed Arsenal's team news ahead of the Chelsea match in this week's press conference. Per Mertesacker, who picked up an ankle injury against...

Arsenal drop below Everton, Manchester United in Injury League

Arsenal are having their best run of form since 2005 and are seeing their best run of fitness per the recent Injury League table. 30th...

Injury Update: Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker sprained his ankle in Arsenal's FA Cup win over Reading. He was replaced with Gabriel in the match and Arsene Wenger said in his...

Injury update: Per Mertesacker's ankle 'not good'

Per Mertesacker is a doubt for Arsenal's game against Chelsea next weekend. The German defender was substituted in the second half of the FA Cup...

Mertesacker: The FA Cup is the best competition I've played in

Ahead of our game against Reading at the weekend, Per Mertesacker has spoken about his love of the FA Cup and how Arsenal need...

Mertesacker: You are never perfectly prepared

Per Mertesacker is confident ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final that the Gunners know what it takes to make the final. With Arsenal strong favourites...

Coquelin stands out – Arsenal player ratings v Burnley

How did the Arsenal players do on an individual basis as they beat Burnley 1-0?

Captain praises energetic Spaniard after Liverpool performance

Per Mertesacker has hailed Hector Bellerin after the youngster shone against Liverpool.