Mikel Arteta — Similar managers
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal· Premier League · 
Spain · Age 44
89/ 100
Elite
98th percentile of covered managers
Career snapshot
Age
44
26 MAR 1982
Appointed
22 DEC 2019
Tenure
6Y 9M
6 years, 9 months
Contractⓘ
Until Jun 2027
Contract confirmed
Senior managerial experienceⓘ
6 years, 9 months
Since 22 DEC 2019
In coaching
10 years, 3 months
Includes academy & assistant roles
Season: 2026/27Competition: Premier LeagueUpdated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review
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Methodology & data freshness
GafferScore 0.4 (provisional editorial) · tactical model 0.3 (prototype model) · rankings updated 2026-08-17. Form window: Last 10 competitive matches, recency weighted.
Updated today · Confidence HIGH · Source: GafferLens editorial review
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Visual: GafferLens generic Arsenal shirt — an original unbranded illustration using traditional club colours. No licensed photograph verified for Mikel Arteta (status: PLACEHOLDER).