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Per Mertesacker

Born: September 29, 1984 (age 40)

Height: 6' 6" (198cm)

Hometown: Hannover, Germany
Nationality: Germany German

Position: Centre-back
Per Mertesacker
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Career History
Youth1995-2003Hannover
Senior2003-2006Hannover
2006-2011Werder Bremen
2011-2018Arsenal
International2004-2014Germany
Sports Mole has 862 articles about Per Mertesacker. Articles 1 to 40:
Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Heidenheim vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.
159 days ago
Arsenal are searching for a new Sporting Director following the news Edu is set to leave on November 19, 2024
Arsenal Edu replacement: Mikel Arteta to wait six months for new sporting director amid Roberto Olabe links?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may not find a direct replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu until the end of the season.
164 days ago
Jack Wilshere in charge of Arsenal's Under-18s in October 2023
Arsenal confirm Jack Wilshere exit as 32-year-old seals Gunners reunion at Championship club
Arsenal confirm that Under-18s manager Jack Wilshere has left the club to take on a first-team coaching role at Championship side Norwich City.
193 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 25, 2023
Arsenal confirm signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper in bargain transfer
Arsenal confirm the arrival of highly-rated English goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax in a deal reportedly worth under £1m.
287 days ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Record-breaking Arsenal teenager signs first professional contract
Arsenal announce that 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, the Premier League's youngest-ever player, has signed his first professional contract.
1 year ago
Rob Holding celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 6, 2022
Crystal Palace 'agree £4m deal for Arsenal's Rob Holding'
Crystal Palace reportedly agree a deal to sign 27-year-old Arsenal centre-back on a permanent basis for around £4m.
2 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Ethan Nwaneri snubs Manchester City, Chelsea to extend Arsenal stay
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri - the Premier League's youngest-ever player - snubs interest from Manchester City and Chelsea to sign a new deal in North London.
2 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Ethan Nwaneri 'on verge of signing new Arsenal deal'
Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with 16-year-old Ethan Nwaneri amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
2 years ago
Rob Holding celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 6, 2022
Arsenal's Rob Holding 'in talks over Besiktas loan move'
Arsenal defender Rob Holding is reportedly discussing a shock loan move to Besiktas after falling down the pecking order in North London.
2 years ago
Rob Holding celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 6, 2022
Arsenal 'open to offers for Rob Holding this summer'
Arsenal are reportedly open to summer offers for out-of-favour centre-back Rob Holding, who could depart if the Gunners are able to sign a new defender.
2 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Manchester City 'confident of signing Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal'
Manchester City are confident of signing talented teenager Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
2 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on January 4, 2023
Harry Kane's six greatest goals for Tottenham Hotspur
Having cemented his place as Tottenham Hotspur's greatest ever goalscorer, Sports Mole picks out Harry Kane's six best strikes for the club.
2 years ago
Edu pictured with Brazil in 2019
Edu Gaspar appointed Arsenal's first-ever sporting director
Arsenal announce that Edu Gaspar has become the club's first-ever sporting director, with the 44-year-old being promoted from his technical director role.
2 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Manchester United, Chelsea 'among clubs interested in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri'
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal teenager and the Premier League's youngest-ever player Ethan Nwaneri.
3 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Granit Xhaka: 'Ethan Nwaneri is a very, very special talent'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka hails Ethan Nwaneri as "very, very special" after the 15-year-old became the Premier League's youngest-ever player against Brentford.
3 years ago
Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal in September 2022
Mikel Arteta: 'I had a gut feeling about Ethan Nwaneri'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claims that he had a "gut feeling" about Ethan Nwaneri after making the 15-year-old the Premier League's youngest-ever player.
3 years ago
Nicolas Pepe warms up for Arsenal in December 2021
Per Mertesacker hopes Nicolas Pepe can unleash "major potential" at Arsenal
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker hopes to see Nicolas Pepe unleash his "major potential" at the Emirates next season.
3 years ago
Jack Wilshere in training for Aarhus in February 2022
Jack Wilshere returns to Arsenal as Under-18s head coach
Arsenal announce that former midfielder Jack Wilshere has been appointed the club's new Under-18s head coach following his retirement as a player.
3 years ago
Folarin Balogun in action for Arsenal in August 2021
Per Mertesacker provides update on Folarin Balogun future
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker claims that Folarin Balogun is likely to leave the Emirates Stadium on loan in January.
3 years ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on August 28, 2021
Per Mertesacker admits Mikel Arteta needs to "learn quickly" at Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes that Mikel Arteta has no choice but to 'learn fast' on the job if he is to turn the club's fortunes around.
4 years ago
Steve Bould pictured on March 4, 2018
Arsenal confirm Steve Bould will leave club this summer
The double-winning defender, who spent six seasons as Arsene Wenger's number two, is to leave his role as under-23s boss.
4 years ago
Marc Overmars pictured in April 2017
Marc Overmars 'interested in Arsenal return'
Arsenal legend Marc Overmars is reportedly keen to return to the club or former side Barcelona to work as a director of football.
4 years ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 8, 2020
Arsenal 'agree to sign Omar Rekik from Hertha Berlin'
Arsenal reportedly agree a deal to sign 18-year-old Hertha Berlin centre-back Omar Rekik during the January transfer window.
4 years ago
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil in action on February 27, 2020
Mesut Ozil agent launches attack on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
Mesut Ozil's agent criticises Mikel Arteta's decision to leave the 32-year-old out of his Premier League squad and accuses the Gunners boss of not being truthful.
5 years ago
Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg pictured on December 5, 2019
Freddie Ljungberg urges Arsenal to make swift managerial appointment
Arsenal have won just one of their last 12 games in all competitions.
5 years ago
Mikel Arteta takes a Manchester City press conference on September 18, 2018
Per Mertesacker "would love" Mikel Arteta reunion amid Unai Emery speculation
Former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker "would love" to see Mikel Arteta become the club's next manager amid speculation over the future of incumbent boss Unai Emery.
5 years ago
Laurent Koscielny in action for Arsenal on November 29, 2017
Unai Emery names Laurent Koscielny as Arsenal captain
Laurent Koscielny is named Arsenal's skipper for the 2018-19 season, while Mesut Ozil is one of four players to take on vice-captaincy duties.
7 years ago
Croatia's Domagoj Vida celebrates after the match against Ukraine on March 24, 2017
Arsenal 'to rival Liverpool, Everton, West Ham United for Domagoj Vida'
Arsenal reportedly enter the race to sign Besiktas and Croatia defender Domagoj Vida, who is also wanted by Liverpool, Everton and West Ham United.
7 years ago
Unai Emery in charge of PSG on April 6, 2018
Unai Emery to name five Arsenal captains
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery plans to name five captains ahead of the 2018-19 season once he gets to know his players better.
7 years ago
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Arsenal confirm Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere release
Arsenal officially confirm that Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere are being released from their contracts.
7 years ago
Freddie Ljungberg pictured in 2013
Freddie Ljungberg appointed Arsenal Under-23 coach
Former Arsenal forward Freddie Ljungberg returns to the club to become the Under-23s head coach.
7 years ago
Sokratis Papastathopoulos in action for Borussia Dortmund on December 16, 2017
Arsenal 'agree £16m deal for Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos'
Arsenal reportedly agree a deal worth £16m to bring Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos to the Emirates Stadium.
7 years ago
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Real Madrid 'to beat Arsenal to signing of Jose Gimenez'
Real Madrid reportedly leapfrog Arsenal in the race to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez for £53m this summer.
7 years ago
Mehdi Benatia playing for Bayern Munich in 2015
Arsenal 'interested in signing Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia'
Arsenal reportedly identify Juventus centre-back Mehdi Benatia as a possible transfer option this summer, but may need to pay more than £20m for his services.
7 years ago
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Arenal confirm Petr Cech will take number one shirt for new season
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will take the number one shirt at the club for the 2018-19 season.
7 years ago
Emre Can in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Liverpool and Porto on March 6, 2018
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
7 years ago
Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli in October 2017
Arsenal 'eyeing £53m Kalidou Koulibaly swoop'
Arsenal are reportedly lining up a £53m approach for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Barcelona.
7 years ago
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker and Chelsea's Diego Costa during the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017
Per Mertesacker thankful for "great ending" to Emirates career
Long-serving Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker describes entering the field for one last time at the Emirates Stadium as a "beautiful moment".
7 years ago
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Per Mertesacker "quite emotional" after Arsene Wenger decision
Per Mertesacker is the latest Arsenal player to pay his respects to Arsene Wenger, who will step aside as manager next month following more than two decades at the club.
7 years ago
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring the Gunners' second during the Europa League quarter-final game between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow on April 5, 2018
Per Mertesacker: 'I was delighted for Alexandre Lacazette'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that he was "delighted" to see teammate Alexandre Lacazette get on the scoresheet after returning from injury.
7 years ago
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal351813464313367
3Manchester CityMan City35197967432464
4Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest341861053411260
7Aston Villa3517995549660
8Bournemouth3514111055421353
9Fulham35149125047351
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
11Brentford34147135850849
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35125185162-1141
14Everton35815123643-739
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich35410213576-4122
19Leicester CityLeicester3556242976-4721
20Southampton3525282582-5711


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