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Spain Mikel Arteta, a former footballer and current manager of Arsenal FC, is known for his tactical intelligence and leadership, guiding teams to significant achievements including FA Cup victories.
Mikel Arteta joins Under Armour as a Global Ambassador and Director of Performance. This role involves bringing his leadership and world-class knowledge to the brand, advising on football across multiple fronts.
Mikel Arteta signed a new deal with Invincibles Studio to return to the Soccer Manager series as its official brand ambassador for the latest installment.
Mikel Arteta Amatriain was born on March 26, 1982, in San Sebastián, Spain. His early football career began at Antiguoko, where he played alongside future talents. He joined Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, at age 15 in 1997, where he developed his skills. Despite regularly training with the first team, playing opportunities with Barcelona B were limited. In 2001, Arteta was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain, gaining senior team experience and winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup in his second season. He then moved to Scottish club Rangers in 2002, where he quickly became a first-team regular, contributing to a domestic treble win in his debut season, which included the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup. After a brief return to his hometown club Real Sociedad, Arteta joined Everton in 2005. During his time at Everton, he twice received the club’s Player of the Season award.
In 2011, Arteta joined Arsenal, where he won two FA Cups before retiring as a player in 2016. Post-retirement, he transitioned into coaching, becoming an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in 2016. During his tenure at Manchester City, he contributed to two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. This period was instrumental in shaping his managerial philosophy. In December 2019, Arteta was appointed head coach of Arsenal, marking his return to the club where he had previously played. He quickly made an impact, leading Arsenal to an FA Cup victory in his inaugural season (2019–2020), becoming the first individual to win the FA Cup as both a captain and a coach for Arsenal.
Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal secured another FA Community Shield in 2020 and saw his role formally change to ‘manager’ in September 2020, reflecting his expanded responsibilities within the club. The 2022–2023 season marked a significant turning point as Arsenal challenged for the Premier League title, ultimately finishing second. This achievement secured a return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time in six years, demonstrating the club’s progress under his management. In the 2023–2024 campaign, Arsenal continued to compete at the top, reaching the Champions League knockout stages and again finishing as Premier League runners-up. Arteta extended his contract with Arsenal in September 2024, committing to the club for another three years.
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