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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Inside Lee Herron’s new role at Arsenal
Lee Herron has reportedly been handed a role at Arsenal's academy, which has led Gooners to speculate over what this could entail.
Video: Arsenal players past and present pay tribute to Tomas Rosicky
Arsenal players past and present have been paying tribute to Tomas Rosicky since the midfielder announced his retirement from football on Thursday.
Arsenal targeting Reading academy manager Lee Herron to work with Mertesacker
Arsenal are eyeing up Reading's academy manager Lee Herron to work with Per Mertesacker in their new youth setup next season.
Why aren’t Chambers and Holding being given a chance?
After Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal started two games in central defence in just a few days, many fans are asking why Calum Chambers and Rob Holding aren't being given a chance.
Mislintat starts work by recommending 2 centrebacks
Sven Mislintat has recommended Abdou Diallo and Ohis Felix Uduokhai as potential replacements for Per Mertesacker, according to reports.
6th new Arsenal appointment made: Who are they all?
As Arsenal acquire a new scout for Southeastern Europe, how many new faces have arrived at the club?
Sutton: Why is Mertesacker starting over Holding?
Chris Sutton has questioned why Per Mertesacker was chosen over Rob Holding against Southampton.
Inconsistent Ozil and vital Alexis? Who really was Arsenal’s worst player against Southampton?
Picking out Arsenal's three worst players against Southampton is like peering into a bin and trying to choose which piece of rubbish is the least shiny.
Xhaka needs dropped & other things we learned from Arsenal’s shambolic display at Southampton
Another Arsenal away game, another embarrassing display from men who earn more in a week than I probably have in my entire life.
Explaining why Arsenal need a proper backup plan for Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny is a fine defender, but Arsenal must become less dependent on him.
Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 line-up v BATE Borisov: Wilshere and Walcott in
Arsenal are likely to rotate heavily for their match against BATE Borisov on Thursday, with Southampton to come at the weekend. Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott will start.
Holding: Mertesacker said he knew Cologne player would dive
After Arsenal's 1-0 defeat away to FC Cologne on Thursday evening, Rob Holding revealed that Per Mertesacker had known Sehrou Guirassy was going to dive, which is why he pulled out of the challenge.
Mertesacker wants repeat of North London derby performance tonight
Per Mertesacker has called on his teammates to reproduce the intensity they showed against Tottenham.
11 changes: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 lineup v FC Köln
Arsenal travel to the RheinEnergieStadion to face German side FC Köln in the Europa League, knowing a draw will ensure of their place in the last-32 as group-winners.
5 exceptional centre backs who could replace Per Mertesacker
Arsenal will need to sign a new centre back in the summer when Per Mertesacker retires. So who is out there?
He made me feel appreciated – Mertesacker pens emotional blog about Enke’s suicide
Eight years ago, former Germany keeper Robert Enke committed suicide.
Arsenal to appoint Sporting Director in behind-the-scenes overhaul
Arsenal are preparing to hire a new Sporting Director, as they begin an overhaul behind-the-scenes, as promised by Ivan Gazidis.
Why did Arteta join City instead of staying with Arsenal?
After Guardiola highlighted Mikel Arteta's involvement in Raheem Sterling's development, many fans are again asking the question why Arteta isn't still here in North London.
Mertesacker: Ozil is difficult to stop when he is at that level
Per Mertesacker was impressed with how Mesut Özil shone at the weekend against Everton.
Wilshere starting coaching badges with Mertesacker
Jack Wilshere made use of all the extra time he had last season to start on his coaching qualifications, and has continued to do so on returning to Arsenal.
Mertesacker says he was always confident Arsenal would score after going 1-0 down
Per Mertesacker was pleased that Arsenal were finally able to take their chances in an away game, and admitted he wasn't too nervous after the Londoners went behind to Everton.
Arsenal supporters fume at Granit Xhaka after another cock-up against Everton
Granit Xhaka again felt the ire of Arsenal supporters on Sunday, after he was blamed for losing the ball which led to Everton taking the lead.
Özil: Alexis, Lacazette and I just recreated what we do in training
Mesut Özil says that the attacking threat we saw on the pitch against Everton is what the German, Alexis and Lacazette do all the time in training.
Mertesacker confident Alexis and Ozil are committed
Per Mertesacker insists that he's confident that Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are both committed to Arsenal... for the time being.
Mertesacker: We should concentrate on ourselves not our critics
Per Mertesacker has urged his Arsenal teammates to concentrate on themselves instead listening to outside remarks.
Surprising stat emerges after Arsenal’s latest shambles at Watford
No team has scored more headers than Arsenal in the Premier League since the start of the 2015/16 season.
Mertesacker delivers familiar excuses after Watford defeat
Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal stopped playing their game in the second half against Watford.
Mertesacker: I’m happy with Holding’s recent form
Per Mertesacker says he's happy with the way Holding has stepped up and adapted to the pressure the young centre-back has faced in his second season.
How will Arsenal’s defence look against Watford on Saturday?
Arsenal have a few defensive issues to work out ahead of their trip to Watford on Saturday, with a number of absentees and doubts forcing manager Arsene Wenger into changes.
Mertesacker: Working at a psychiatric hospital was humbling for me
Per Mertesacker has spoken openly about his humbling experience working part-time in a psychiatric hospital when he left school.
Mertesacker’s vision for Arsenal’s academy
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has outlined his vision for the Gunners' academy when he becomes the Head of Youth Development at the end of the campaign.
Arsenal to assess Mustafi’s injury over the next 48 hours
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi will undergo scans in the next 48 hours, with fears that he could be out of action for a long time.
Charlie Gilmour surprised Wenger chose him for Europa League trip
Charlie Gilmour admits that he was surprised to be included in Arsene Wenger's squad to face BATE Borisov, but he's ready to play for the first team.
Mertesacker explains one of best moments in career: It was surreal
For Per Mertesacker, winning the World Cup still hasn't truly sunk in yet.
8 Arsenal players react to win over Brighton
The Arsenal players have reacted on social media to the 2-0 win over Brighton.
Wenger confirms he’ll start ‘experienced’ starting XI against BATE Borisov
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he'll field an experienced starting XI on Thursday night.
Mertesacker: Our academy has huge potential and high levels of skill
Per Mertesacker believes that the Arsenal youth coming through the academy have great potential and are of a high quality.
3 reasons Per Mertesacker should be starting for Arsenal
Per Mertesacker has been a rock at the back since joining Arsenal in 2011. Here are a few reasons why the big man should be put back in the starting XI.
Paul Mariner thinks Mertesacker should start for Arsenal ahead of Mustafi
Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner believes that Per Mertesacker should be starting for Arsenal.
Mertesacker: I want to give 100 percent to win the Premier League title
Per Mertesacker insists that he wants to give 100 per cent in order to win the Premier League title with Arsenal.