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.
1Kolo ToureIvory Coast center-back who made 326 appearances across seven seasons, an unsung hero of the legendary 2003-04 Invincibles.1000pts
2LaurenCameroon right-back who was the defensive cornerstone of the 2003-04 Invincibles, winning the Premier League and multiple FA Cups.509pts
3Alex SongCameroon midfielder who developed under Arsene Wenger from 2005 to 2012, becoming a reliable box-to-box player before his move to Barcelona.407pts
4Nicolas PepeIvory Coast winger who arrived for a club-record £72m in 2019, bringing dazzling dribbling ability to the Emirates over three seasons.344pts
5Nwankwo KanuNigeria'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 1999.344pts
6Thomas ParteyGhana's tenacious defensive midfielder who has been Arsenal's midfield anchor since 2020, vital in their Premier League title challenges.344pts
7Mohamed ElnenyEgypt midfielder who has served Arsenal with tireless commitment since 2016, a versatile presence in the heart of midfield.271pts
8Emmanuel AdebayorTogo striker who scored 62 goals in 142 appearances from 2006 to 2009, proving himself one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards.271pts
9Alex IwobiNigerian academy graduate who made almost 150 appearances for Arsenal and won two FA Cups before moving to Everton.271pts
10Pierre-Emerick AubameyangGabon striker who scored 92 goals in 162 appearances, captained the club and led Arsenal to FA Cup glory in 2020.185pts
11Emmanuel EboueIvory Coast defender and winger who gave energetic performances across six seasons at the Emirates from 2005.185pts
12GervinhoIvory Coast winger known for his electric pace and direct style during his two-year stint at Arsenal from 2011.185pts
Photo credits
- Kolo Toure — Ailura, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lauren — Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nicolas Pepe — Bigmatbasket, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emmanuel Adebayor — Roger Gorączniak, CC BY 3.0
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gervinho — Danilo Borges/copa2014.gov.br Licença Creative Commons Atribuição 3.0 Brasil, CC BY 3.0
