Quick Facts
Born:
1982-03-26
Birthplace:
San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
Credits:
11 Total Roles
Mikel Arteta
Acting
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Biography
Mikel Arteta is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He was born on March 26, 1982, in San Sebastián, Spain.
He began his professional playing career with Barcelona B and later played for clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers, Real Sociedad, Everton, and Arsenal. He joined Arsenal in 2011 and served as club captain before retiring in 2016. He won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons as a player.
After retiring, Arteta joined Manchester City’s coaching staff. In 2019, he was appointed head coach of Arsenal. He led the club to victory in the FA Cup in the 2019–20 season and the FA Community Shield in 2020.
Arteta was featured as the head coach of Arsenal in the documentary series All or Nothing: Arsenal, which follows the club during the 2021–22 season.
He began his professional playing career with Barcelona B and later played for clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers, Real Sociedad, Everton, and Arsenal. He joined Arsenal in 2011 and served as club captain before retiring in 2016. He won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons as a player.
After retiring, Arteta joined Manchester City’s coaching staff. In 2019, he was appointed head coach of Arsenal. He led the club to victory in the FA Cup in the 2019–20 season and the FA Community Shield in 2020.
Arteta was featured as the head coach of Arsenal in the documentary series All or Nothing: Arsenal, which follows the club during the 2021–22 season.
Known For
All or Nothing: Manchester City
Self
Match of the Day
Self - Interviewee
All or Nothing: Arsenal
Self
Match of the Day 2
Self - Interviewee
The Men in Blazers Show
Self
Universo Valdano
Self
Rangers FC: 101 Great Goals
Self
Michael Mols: Behind the Smile
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Transfer 360 TV | Self |
| 2022 | All or Nothing: Arsenal TV | Self |
| 2018 | All or Nothing: Manchester City TV | Self |
| 2016 | Universo Valdano TV | Self |
| 2014 | The Men in Blazers Show TV | Self |
| 2014 | Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14 MOVIE | himself |
| 2008 | Big Dunc: The Story of a Goodison Hero MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Rangers FC: 101 Great Goals MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Match of the Day 2 TV | Self - Interviewee |
| 2003 | Michael Mols: Behind the Smile MOVIE | Self |