Mikel Arteta Biography
Mikel Arteta is a famous Spanish professional football manager and a former football player who rose to fame as the current manager of a Premier League football club known as Arsenal. He is widely recognized for his tactical innovation and his very understandable football philosophy that has ensured the club’s success over the years since the beginning of his career. Before Arsenal, Mikel served as the senior club manager for another Premier League club, Barcelona. Therefore, he has more experience as a team manager from working with other clubs in Europe. He also spent time playing as a professional Football player for a Scottish club called Rangers after winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup when he was only eighteen years old. Arteta won the Scottish Premier League Cup
Mikel was born and raised in San Sebastian, Spain, Europe. He grew up as the eldest in his family. Arteta developed a passion for football at a very young age. He finished his middle school studies in Spanish and landed a spot as a player in the infamous UEFA Intertoto Championships. He won the UEFA Interrtoto Cup at the age of eighteen while he was a player n Spin’s football team. This achievement landed him a deal with the Rangers Scottish football cup. From there, Arteta decided to pursue a full-time career as a football player.
Mikel began his football career by playing for the local football team in his home Spain. His team won the UEFA Cup Toto and catapulted his career as a football player to stardom. Arkel went on to win the Scottish Premiere League twice and the Scottish LeageCup double. He even gained more fame for scoring a 93rd-minute penalty against Dunfermline Athletic. This particular goal earned him the Scottish Premiere League title against his rivals Celtic. After a while, Arteta briefly worked and played for his hometown club based in Spain called Real Sociedad.
In 2005, he played as a permanent influential football player for Everton before joining Arsenal. In 2011, Arteta began his work with Arsenal as an active player. He won two FA cups and also served as the team’s captain from 2004 until his retirement as a football player in 2016. It was confirmed that Mikel made over 10 million pounds while he was Arsenal’s player. Arteta began working as an Arsenal manager the following year after his retirement.
Mikel Arteta Age
How old is Arsenal’s Mikel? Arteta is 41 years old as of 2023. He was born Mikel Arteta Amatriain on March 26, 1982, in San Sebastian, Spain, Europe. In addition, Arteta celebrates his birthday on March 23rd every year. His zodiac birth sign is Aquarius.
Mikel Arteta Height
Mikel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m). He also weighs approximately 70 kilograms. Arteta has a well-built athletic body type. Therefore, his other body measurements are biceps 15 inches, chest 30, and waist 26 inches. Arteta’s hair color is black and his eye color is dark brown
Mikel Arteta Nationality | Ethnicity
Mikel is a Spanish national by birth. He was born and raised in the small town of San Sebastian, Spain, Europe. Therefore, he is of Spanish ethnicity and descent.
Mikel Arteta Family
Arteta was born to his parents Kalju Aru (father) and Lile-Heilen Aru (mother). His mother was a homemaker while his father worked several jobs and businesses in San Sebastian. Mikel’s parents were not so happy with Arteta deviating from his studies and focusing on his passion for football.
However, they began supporting his career once they saw how much he was becoming more and more perfect with his skills as a footballer. Details about his siblings will be updated once it is available.
Mikel Arteta Wife
Who is Mikel Arteta’s Wife? The famous Arsenal football manager is currently married to his wife and long-term lover Lorena Bernal. The two love birds exchanged vows back in 2010. Therefore, Lorena and Arteta have been married for almost 13 years as of 2023.
Lorena Bernal Spanish actress who has appeared in Tv shows and movies like El Secreto (2001), Luna Negra (2003 to 2004), Clean Break (2008), and Kibris & Stiletto (2008). The couple is blessed with three wonderful children
Mikel Arteta Kids | Baby
Arteta and his wife are the proud parents of three children. They include Gabriel who was born in 2009, Daniel who was born in 2012 and Oliver who was born in 2015. Mikel’s sons are also huge football fans who enjoy joining their father in every game Arsenal plays in the UEFA League Championships.
Mikel Arteta Salary
According to reports, Mikel makes around 8.3 million Euro pounds from his work as an Arsenal team manager. He also made about 10 million Euros as Arsenal’s player from 2011 to 2014.
Mikel Arteta Stats | Young
Did Mikel Arteta play soccer when he was young? Yes, Arteta played as a professional football player for more than ten years before he became a full-time Arsenal manager. He won the Scottish Premiere League Championship two times while he was playing for a Scottish club called Rangers. Mikel then played for Everton and a small hometown football club situated in Spain called Real Sociedad. He also won the 2011 FA Cup twice while he was playing for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta Teams Coached
Before, Arsenal Mikel coached other premier league and UEFA teams like Barcelona, Everton and Manchester City. However, this deal with Manchester City was short-lived after he decided to make his official return to Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta Net Worth
Arteta has an estimated net worth of around $25 million. His primary source o income is his career as Arsenal’s team manager and his career as a football player.