Who is the best striker in Arsenal FC history?

From pacey natural goal-scorers of Arsenal's double-winning era to technical finishers of the Invincibles and beyond, the debate for Arsenal's greatest striker spans generations. British icons face off against world-class imports who lit up Highbury and the Emirates alike.

Thierry Henry

French superstar and Arsenal's all-time top scorer who was the centrepiece of the Invincibles side and widely considered one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history.

1/10

Ian Wright

Prolific and passionate striker who became Arsenal's record scorer before Henry and whose goals fired the club to league titles and FA Cups in the 1990s.

2/10

Cliff Bastin

Prolific winger-turned-striker who was Arsenal's all-time leading scorer for over 50 years and won five league titles and two FA Cups in the 1930s.

3/10

Malcolm Macdonald

Powerful and prolific striker nicknamed Supermac who became an instant hit at Arsenal after joining in 1976 and scored 42 league goals for the club.

4/10

Alan Smith

Physical and hardworking English striker who was the spearhead of George Graham's title-winning sides and top scorer when Arsenal won the league in 1989.

5/10

Robin van Persie

Technically brilliant Dutch striker who became one of the Premier League's most deadly finishers during his time at Arsenal before his controversial move to Manchester United.

6/10

Nicolas Anelka

Talented but mercurial French striker who burst onto the scene at Arsenal as a teenager and won the Double in 1998 before departing amid controversy.

7/10

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Explosive Gabonese striker and club captain who won the FA Cup in 2020 and shared the Premier League Golden Boot before his relationship with the club soured.

8/10

Olivier Giroud

Physically imposing French centre-forward who scored over 100 goals for Arsenal and won three FA Cups despite his occasionally controversial reputation among fans.

9/10

Ted Drake

Powerful pre-war striker who scored 42 league goals in a single season for Arsenal in 1934-35, a record that still stands.

10/10