Arsène Wenger — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA since 2019
Longest-serving and most successful manager in Arsenal's history (1996-2018)
Led Arsenal to an unbeaten league title in 2004, setting an English record of 49 consecutive league matches unbeaten
Most successful manager in FA Cup history with seven wins
Author of "My Life in Red and White"

Biography

Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger, born on October 22, 1949, is a French former football manager and player. Since 2019, he has served as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development. Nicknamed 'Le Professeur,' Wenger is widely recognized as one of the most influential football managers of his generation, particularly for his transformative 22-year tenure at Arsenal.

Wenger's football journey began with a modest playing career as a midfielder for clubs including FC Mulhouse and RC Strasbourg.