5 Greatest Players to Play for Arsenal

By June 26, 2019



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Thierry Henry

Who are the greatest players to have played for the Gunners?

Arsenal no doubt has been a great football club where champions have had the best times of their career. Here are the top 5 greatest players to have won the gunners jersey and performed incredibly on the pitch.

1. Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry was one of the club’s most exceptional player and highest goal scorer of all time. Thierry Henry had every skill it would take to make an excellent player, this coupled with his desire to become the best he could be earned him a place in the history of the club where no one till date can deny.

During his active years, Thierry Henry was able to play alongside other great players like Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, and Patrick Vieira

2. Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Bergkamp is a Dutch player and currently the assistant manager to Frank de Boer. He began his career as a midfielder and would later transition to the second striker position in which he would continue to play for the remaining of his career years. He was described as the ‘dream striker’ for any team by his captain and in his home country as the ‘finest technique’ in any match.

3. Patrick Vieira

To many aside Thierry Henry, Patrick was one of the finest players the club has ever owned. Patrick is everything a good player should be – energetic; team spirited, a fantastic tackler and a spectacular goal scorer.

5. Tony Adams

Tony Adams played over 600 games for Arsenal and one of the most revered captains the club has ever owned. He spent over 20 years in the club and to many fans, he’s the club best player of all time. Tony was immortalized in the Football League 100 Legends.

6. Robert Pires

Robert Pires went to Arsenal as a replacement to Marc Overmars and soon became one of the greatest wingers the club has ever seen. Robert helped the club to win three FA Cups and two Premier League titles during his time.

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