# Who is the best number 9 in Arsenal history?

> Gunners center-forwards spanning Golden Boot winners and bold continental signings. Where do you stand?

*By YPB Team · Published May 13, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/who-is-the-best-number-9-in-arsenal-history*

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## Current results (0 votes)

1. **Alan Smith**
   English striker and Arsenal 1989 and 1991 First Division Golden Boot winner.
2. **Eduardo da Silva**
   Croatian striker who wore Arsenal's #9 in the late 2000s.
3. **Nicklas Bendtner**
   Danish striker known for his confidence at Arsenal.
4. **Lukas Podolski**
   German striker who wore Arsenal's #9 from 2012 to 2015.
5. **Alexandre Lacazette**
   French striker and Arsenal's modern #9, captain in his final seasons.
6. **Gabriel Jesus**
   Brazilian striker and Arsenal's current dynamic #9.
7. **José Antonio Reyes**
   Spanish winger and Arsenal Invincible who wore #9 in 2006-07.
8. **Davor Šuker**
   1998 World Cup Golden Boot winner who wore Arsenal's #9 in 1999-2000.
9. **Francis Jeffers**
   English striker who briefly wore Arsenal's #9.
10. **Charlie Nicholas**
   Scottish striker and Arsenal 1987 League Cup winner.
11. **Niall Quinn**
   Irish striker and Arsenal forward of the 1980s.

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