(Image: Arsenal FC) [19659008] Arsenal legends Charlie Nicholas and Paul Merson both wore number 11 during their stay in North London before team numbers were made mandatory for the start of the 1993-94 season [19659002Herearetheplayerstowatchinthelast25years
(Statistics on appearances and goals are only while wearing No. 11)
Eddie McGoldrick (1993-1995)
Applications 56, Goals 1
Eddie McGoldrick
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The Irishman arrived in North London after a long stay at the Crystal Palace, finding his former teammate Ian Wright.
McGoldrick was a regular in his first season but struggled for regular play time. his next two seasons
Past his last year with number 21.
Glenn Helder (1995-1997)
Applications 36, Goals 1
Glenn Helder in action [19659007]
Helder was George Graham's last signature as Arsenal boss in February 1995.
He managed just one Premier League goal for the club before being loaned to Benfica on loan , shortly after Arsène Wenger arrived
Marc Overmars (1997-2000)
Applications 141, Objectives 41
Marc Overmars
(19659010) One of the best signatures of Arsene Wenger as the Gunners' leader.
The fast Dutchman arrived in North London in the summer of 1997 in Ajax and played a role in his prime minister.
Overmars scored 16 times in his first season and was also impressive in front of the goal in each of his three campaigns with the club.
He left for Barcelona after 2000 with his teammate Emmanuel Petit.
Sylvain Wiltord (2000-2004)
Applications 173, Goals 49
Sylvain Wiltord signs for Arsenal
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After impressing France at the European Championships , Wiltord arrived in Highbury for a club record of £ 13m.
He scored the winning goal Wiltord was still at the club during the invincible season but his chances were rare before he left for Lyon
Robin van Persie (2004-2010)
Applications 197, Goals 73 [19659041] Robin van Persie celebrates
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Arsenal plunged for Van Persie while he was only 20 years old and the Dutchman was going to spend eight seasons with the club.
Van Persie was converted into an attacker by Arsene Wenger and eventually became one of the leading Premier League marshmen.
He was captain in his last years in the UAE – when he switched to shirt number 10.
He was prolific in his last two seasons and finished his Arsenal career by winning the title of Player of the Year. 39, year PFA before joining Manchester United.
Carlos Vela (2010-2011)
Applications 13, Goals 3
Carlos Vela scores for Arsenal
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Vela has inherited the number of my shirt from Van Persie and was tipped to imitate it – but that never really worked.
2005, but he only played three years later, after several loan periods.
He was first impressed in the cup competitions and found the Premier League outings difficult.
Vela only spent six months in West Brom and would leave in the summer of 2011 for Real Sociedad
Andre Santos (2011-2013)
Applications 33, Goals 3
Andre Santos of Arsenal
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Santos was one of the late additions of summer 2011.
The Brazilian arrived from Fenerbahce and scored notable goals – against Chelsea and West Brom.
He is also known to have attempted to exchange shirts with Van Persie at the halftime of a shocking performance against Man United.
Not really to remember.
Mesut Ozil (2013-2018)
Applications 196, Goals 37
Ozil Reacts
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Arsenal gets a great shot when he landed Real Madrid's Ozil in a contract of £ 42.5m.
The German was involved in a few moments of brilliance during his time in North London – but there was also a lot of frustration too.
When there are few people in world football who can hold a candle in Ozil.
Last season, he recorded his 50th Premier League help and now hopes to wear shirt No. 10.