List of Arsenal F.C. players

They became the first southern member[nb 1] admitted into the Football League in 1893, having spent their first four seasons solely participating in cup tournaments and friendlies.

[5] Since that time, they have not fallen below the first tier of the English football league system and hold the record for the longest uninterrupted period in the top flight.

[6] The club's first team has competed in numerous nationally and internationally organised competitions, and all players who have played in 100 or more such matches are listed below.

[7] As of 2024, only eight players have made more than 500 appearances for Arsenal, including four of the so-called "famous five" defenders of the 1990s,[8] Tony Adams, Lee Dixon, David Seaman and Nigel Winterburn.

Statistics are correct up to and including the match played on 9 March 2025 64 players have captained Arsenal since it was founded as Dial Square F.C.

David O'Leary has played 722 times for Arsenal, more than any other player.
Tony Adams , who lies second in the all-time appearance list with 669. He was also captain from 1988 to 2002.
Percy Sands made 350 appearances in the early years, when the team was known as Woolwich Arsenal.
Another early player, Joe Shaw made 326 appearances.
Bob Wilson made 308 appearances for the club in the 1960s and 70s.
Frank McLintock made 403 appearances for the Gunners.
Nicknamed "The Romford Pelé ", Ray Parlour has 464 appearances.
Seen here during his time with Portsmouth , Paul Merson has 423 appearances.
Ian Wright is Arsenal's second-highest all-time goalscorer.
Dennis Bergkamp has more appearances than any other overseas player.
Patrick Vieira was captain from 2002 to 2005.
Kenny Sansom preceded Tony Adams as captain, holding the post until 1988.
Record goalscorer Thierry Henry , who was also captain from 2005 to 2007.
Kolo Touré made 326 appearances for Arsenal.
Cesc Fàbregas is Arsenal's youngest-ever goalscorer, and captained the side from 2008 to 2011.
Per Mertesacker made 221 appearances for Arsenal and is the current Arsenal Academy manager.
Mikel Arteta made 150 appearances for Arsenal and is the current manager.