Arsène Wenger

Geboren 22. Okt. 1949 · Strasbourg, France

Arsène Wenger is a French football manager and visionary whose career reshaped modern football. Born on October 22, 1949, in Strasbourg, France, Wenger combined an academic background in economics with a deep passion for football, developing a thoughtful and analytical approach that would later define his legacy. After early managerial success in France and Japan, Wenger rose to global prominence as the long-serving manager of Arsenal Football Club from 1996 to 2018. His tenure is marked by a revolutionary style of play, a commitment to youth development, and the legendary “Invincibles” season of 2003–04, when his team went unbeaten in the league.