Who is the best number 9 in Arsenal history?

By YPB Team

Aerial powerhouses and quick-footed finishers: Arsenal's number 9 has a rich tradition of front men who thrilled the Highbury and Emirates faithful. Who was the greatest?

Alexandre Lacazette

French striker who wore #9 from 2017 to 2022, a reliable and intelligent centre-forward who linked brilliantly with Aubameyang during Arsenal's Europa League campaigns.

1000pts

Joel Campbell

Costa Rican forward who wore #9 at Arsenal and became famous for his World Cup performances with Costa Rica at Brazil 2014 while still on the club's books.

444pts

Francis Jeffers

Exciting young striker who wore #9 after a record-breaking transfer from Everton in 2001, though injuries limited him to only brief flashes of his immense potential.

430pts

Gabriel Jesus

Brazilian striker who wore #9 from 2022 to 2024, an energetic, pressing centre-forward who was central to Arsenal's Premier League title charges under Arteta.

430pts

Carlos Vela

Mexican forward who wore #9 and scored in multiple competitions during his Arsenal years before becoming one of the best players in MLS history at LAFC.

283pts

Alan Smith

First permanent number 9 in the Premier League era (1993–95), scoring vital goals in Arsenal's 1989 and 1991 championship-winning seasons.

283pts

Davor Šuker

1998 World Cup Golden Boot winner who wore #9 at Arsenal in 1999–2000, a proven international striker who brought world-class pedigree to Highbury.

52pts

Alexis Sánchez

Chilean winger who briefly wore #9 at Arsenal after his prolific 2015–16 season, one of the most dynamic players in the Premier League era.

52pts

Nicklas Bendtner

Worn #9 for multiple seasons, the Danish striker who divided opinion at Arsenal but contributed importantly to various cup runs and league campaigns.

1pts

Yaya Sanogo

French striker who wore the iconic number for Arsenal and had a memorable hat-trick against Southampton, representing the club's hopes in transition periods.