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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Arsenal: Always too good to fail, not good enough to succeed?
As Arsenal try to fight end of season drift and secure a top-three trophy (see what I did there?) ahead of a recovering Manchester City, it's been a week of encouragement in some quarters and frustration in others.
Gabriel: Mertesacker talks to me more than Kos
Gabriel recently compared Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker and admitted that both centre-backs have different attributes that he can learn from.
Arsenal defender: I’m not used to being benched
Per Mertesacker has admitted that although he's made his peace with it, he's not used to starting on the bench so often.
Arsenal stall on new deal for Mertesacker – report
Arsenal are reportedly stalling on a new deal for vice-captain Per Mertesacker even though he only has a little over 12 months remaining on...
Pictures: Arsenal train ahead of Barcelona showdown
Arsenal players took to the pitch for their last home training session ahead of their Champions League match against Barcelona.
With Laurent Koscielny returning to...
Mertesacker claims Arsenal need to chill out
Per Mertesacker believes that Arsenal just need to relax a bit and the rest will follow against Barcelona.
The German defended our performance against Watford,...
Arsenal’s full injury list ahead of Watford clash
Arsenal go into their FA Cup game against Watford with a number of injuries affecting their squad.
Below is rundown of the treatment room and...
Mertesacker lifts the lid on his dressing room team talks
Per Mertesacker has revealed that he uses a different approach in the dressing room depending on who is speaking with.
The club’s vice-captain, Per is...
Team news: Bellerín and Coquelin back, Koscielny doubtful
Speaking to the media about his team selection for Sunday, Arsène Wenger has confirmed that the squad should be strong.
There were three players injured...
Team news: Gabriel and Per fit, Koscielny close
Arsène Wenger has given Arsenal.com the latest team news ahead of the visit of Watford, and it's more positive than expected.
On Tuesday evening, injuries to...
What was said in Arsenal’s secret team meeting?
Theo Walcott has revealed that the Arsenal players organised a meeting without the manager's prior knowledge to clear the air after the recent poor...
Mertesacker dizzy but ok
Per Mertesacker confirmed to James Olley that he should be ok for this weekend’s game against Watford.
The German was taken off after he clashed...
Arsenal’s full injury list + return dates
Tuesday night might have been good for Arsenal in terms of the cup, but when it came to keeping players fit, it was not.
Three...
Wenger gives updates on Mertesacker, Gabriel and Ramsey
Arsene Wenger was not best pleased with his side’s 4-0 win over Hull on Tuesday night due to the number of injuries his side...
Mertesacker: We want to make fans proud
Per Mertesacker has spoken ahead of the North London Derby, claiming that the team just want to make the fans proud.
Per is one of...
Mertesacker misreads mood, says defeat ‘not end of the world’
If ever there was a time to walk away from Arsenal fans and not try to placate them, after losing to Swansea is that...
Arsenal captain urges fans not to be dramatic over Swansea loss
According to Per Mertesacker, our loss against Swansea isn't the end of the world.
I love Mertesacker, we all know this. But this post-match interview...
Tomas Rosicky among Arsenal’s top earners
Despite being injured for the majority of the last few seasons, Tomas Rosicky reportedly earns £85,000 a week - more than the likes of...
BFG: The tighter the better
Per Mertesacker is proud of the connection he has with the Arsenal fans.
From the moment the BFG signed for us, although some were unconvinced...
Watch: Mertesacker and Ramsey visibly gutted over Barcelona loss
Per Mertesacker and Aaron Ramsey were visibly gutted after our 2-0 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League.
Speaking after the match, the two players...
Mertesacker: We allowed Hull’s goalie to make saves
Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic has received a lot of credit for the goalless draw on Saturday afternoon, but Per Mertesacker isn't convinced he...
Could Petr Čech really be the next Arsenal captain?
He's won everything in European football and he's guaranteed to play every Arsenal game, so could Petr Čech become the next captain of the...
Mertesacker: Arsenal need Danny Welbeck
Per Mertesacker has admitted that he's glad that Danny Welbeck has returned from injury because at this point in the season, we need our players...
Defenders need to be fast? Don’t tell Per and Cal
All week long I heard people talk about Jamie Vardy and how Gabriel needs to play against Leicester City because of his pace.
Speaking on...
Mertesacker explains how he handles the media
Per Mertesacker led Arsenal to victory on Sunday against Leicester in a game they needed to win to ensure they remained in the title...
Per: Leicester and Arsenal both got lucky
Per Mertesacker returned, underfire, to the Arsenal side after Gabriel was ruled out with a thigh injury.
The Arsenal captain (vice-captain, but stand-in for Mikel...
Is Gabriel injured and out of the game against Leicester City?
There are various suggestions that Brazilian defender Gabriel will miss Sunday's crucial clash against Leicester City after failing to train on Saturday.
Sent off against...
Monreal admits he knows what Gabriel needs to improve
Gabriel looks set to start again for Arsenal on Sunday against Leicester and Nacho Monreal has revealed that his Brazilian teammate needs to work...
Arsenal boss talks about dropping Mertesacker for Gabriel
With Mikel Arteta injured for most of the season, Per Mertesacker has led the Gunners out of the tunnel in most games.
In fact, he's...
Predicted XI: Coquelin in against Bournemouth
After three Premier League games without finding the back of the net, most managers may be tempted to change the side about a bit.
But...
Koscielny pleased to be partnered by Mertesacker
With Per Mertesacker set to return to the Arsenal side on Tuesday night, Laurent Koscielny has been highly complimentary of his defensive partner.
The two...
Wenger still has complete faith in Mertesacker
After his red card against Chelsea on Sunday, Per Mertesacker will miss this Saturday's game against Burnley in the FA Cup.
The German has faced...
Chelsea Inflicted Pain
The Lightning Seeds once wrote a song called Sugar Coated Icebergs.
You may not remember it, hell, you may not even remember the Lightning Seeds....
Wenger denies Sunday’s loss proves Chelsea know how to beat Arsenal
Over the past decade or so, Arsenal have really struggled against Chelsea.
No matter who their manager is our wins have been few and far...
Was Mertesacker to blame for his red card?
Per Mertesacker saw red fewer than 20 minutes into Arsenal's crucial game with Chelsea, but was he really to blame?
There's no doubt the German's...
Wenger calls upon ‘respected’ Mertesacker to focus Arsenal players ahead of Chelsea clash
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal will need Per Mertesacker to help focus the players on Sunday ahead of our clash with Chelsea at the Emirates.
Speaking...
Mertesacker reveals why he looks up to Walcott and so he should
It's hard to believe but Theo Walcott has now been an Arsenal player for 10 years.
Since joining from Southampton in 2006, the pacey forward...
Why BFG’s desire to fight for team-mates will win us the league
Per Mertesacker highlighted the importance of fighting for each other after our 1-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League.
The defender's comments are refreshing,...
You’re probably wrong about Per Mertesacker
The opinion on Per Mertesacker seems pretty divided, but there is a wrong side.
That side is the one which chooses to use odd platitudes...
Mertesacker on Arsenal’s big game strategy
Another counter-attacking performance saw Arsenal defend well in a big game and come out on top as a result.
Sitting back and allowing Manchester City...