Who is the best African player in Arsenal history?

Arsenal have a rich history of African talent, from Kanu's magic on the wing to the powerful midfield presence of Emmanuel Petit-era teammates, with players from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and across Africa gracing Highbury and the Emirates.

1

Nwankwo Kanu

Nigeria's two-time African Player of the Year who delivered brilliant moments including an iconic FA Cup hat-trick during his five-year Arsenal stint from 1999.

2

Kolo Toure

Ivory Coast center-back who made 326 appearances across seven seasons, an unsung hero of the legendary 2003-04 Invincibles.

3

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Gabon striker who scored 92 goals in 162 appearances, captained the club and led Arsenal to FA Cup glory in 2020.

4

Lauren

Cameroon right-back who was the defensive cornerstone of the 2003-04 Invincibles, winning the Premier League and multiple FA Cups.

5

Thomas Partey

Ghana's tenacious defensive midfielder who has been Arsenal's midfield anchor since 2020, vital in their Premier League title challenges.

6

Emmanuel Adebayor

Togo striker who scored 62 goals in 142 appearances from 2006 to 2009, proving himself one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards.

7

Alex Song

Cameroon midfielder who developed under Arsene Wenger from 2005 to 2012, becoming a reliable box-to-box player before his move to Barcelona.

8

Emmanuel Eboue

Ivory Coast defender and winger who gave energetic performances across six seasons at the Emirates from 2005.

9

Gervinho

Ivory Coast winger known for his electric pace and direct style during his two-year stint at Arsenal from 2011.

10

Nicolas Pepe

Ivory Coast winger who arrived for a club-record £72m in 2019, bringing dazzling dribbling ability to the Emirates over three seasons.

11

Mohamed Elneny

Egypt midfielder who has served Arsenal with tireless commitment since 2016, a versatile presence in the heart of midfield.