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What is the net worth of Arsene Wenger? Learn about his family, records, career and more
Arsene Wenger is one of the greatest modern-day managers and here is all about his net worth, family and more
| Net Worth (2023) | $48million |
| Salary | $10million (At Arsenal) |
| Age | 72 |
| Date of Birth | 22 October, 1949 |
| International team | NA |
| Current club | NA |
Net worth
The net worth of Arsene Wenger in 2020 is $48million dollars. The Frenchman managed Arsenal for most of his career. His contract at Arsenal was one of the most lucrative deals a manager could ever think of. It is reported that the deal was around $10million dollars per year at the peak of his tenure at the Highbury club.
Personal Life
Arsene Wenger married Annie Brosterhous, a former basketball player in 1996 and had a daughter named Lea Wenger. The Frenchman lives in Totteridge, England. He and his wife, Annie separated ways through mutual consent in 2015.
He has authored a book on football management exclusively for the Japanese market, titled as “The Spirit of Conquest” in 1997. Wenger is fluent in French, German, English, Italian, and Spanish. He also knows some Japanese from his time in Japan.
Playing Career
The well-known football manager Arsene Wenger had a limited playing career. Due to the tiny population, he started playing for FC Duttlenheim at the age of 12. Despite his lack of speed, he had excellent ball control, vision, and leadership skills. Wenger, who wasn’t the captain, led the team himself.
Wenger joined Mutzig, a third-division team, in 1969. It was thought that he was too late to have a successful playing career there. But he engaged himself in learning everything there was to know about football, reading books like France Football and watching Bundesliga games in Germany. The club prospered while he was there, taking part in local league matches and won the Coupe d’Alsace.
Wenger was committed to his education as well; while playing for semi-pro team Mulhouse, he pursued a degree in politics and economics at the University of Strasbourg. He earned his economics degree in 1974 while competing internationally for the French student team.
With ASPV Strasbourg and then RC Strasbourg, where he switched to central defense and earned UEFA Cup appearances, he resumed his playing career. After his playing career came to an end in 1979, Wenger turned his attention to coaching. He obtained coaching credentials and managerial degrees, which served as the cornerstone of his great football management career.
Managerial Career
Wenger began his managerial career at Nancy in 1984 where he stayed for three years before being sacked in 1987. He then joined AS Monaco later that year and won the league championship in 1988. In 1991, Wenger guided Monaco to victory in the Coupe de France, but their failure to regain the league title in later seasons led to his departure from the club in 1994.
He spent a stint in Japan after being poached by Nagoya Grampus. Wenger coached Nagoya Grampus to win the Emperor’s Cup and Japanese Super Cup. The Frenchman was offered the manager’s role at Arsenal in 1996 and he took it up. In 1998, led the Gunners to a Premier League and FA Cup double.
He replicated the same success in 2002, by winning another league and cup double in 2002. In 2003, he retained the FA Cup. In 2004, Wenger managed Arsenal to an undefeated domestic league season, with a squad dubbed as “The Invincibles” a feat last accomplished by Preston North End, 115 years previously and still unmatched in the Premier League era.
Arsenal eclipsed Nottingham Forest’s record of going unbeaten for 42 league matches by going 49 matches unbeaten. The club made their only appearance in a Champions League final in 2006 but lost to Barcelona.
What followed after that was a trophy drought for the Gunners which coincided with the club relocating to the Emirates Stadium from Highbury. Wenger ended Arsenal’s trophy drought by bringing FA Cup success in 2014, 2015 and 2017, before stepping down a year later.
Sponsorships and Endorsements
Wegner is the brand ambassador for the motor oil conglomerate Castrol in France and parts of Europe. As a part of the deal, he is often spotted in various training camps for international youth teams which have been built under the tutelage of the motor oil company.
Apart from Castrol, he also had sponsorship deals with several other companies such as Lexus, Jaguars and Mercedes and has appeared on the televised advertisements of these brands.
Because of the French car manufacturer, Citroen’s partnership with Arsenal, he can be seen using their cars to come to training and other events with press covey. He also has a deal with watch manufacturing giant IWC and exclusively wears their watches.
Arsenal captain Leah Williamson has been announced as a National Year of Reading ambassador following the official launch of the 2026 campaign at Emirates Stadium.
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveiled the Go All In initiative on January 13, positioning reading as a gateway to enhancing passions across all walks of life.
Williamson joined a stellar lineup of ambassadors including author Julia Donaldson, illustrator Axel Scheffler, poet Jackie Kay, and several other prominent figures from literature and public life. The event marked a significant moment for literacy promotion in the country, with the campaign centred on the message that reading can deepen enjoyment of whatever people already love.
A Message From the Pitch
Speaking at the launch, Williamson drew parallels between football and reading. She said the National Year of Reading represents a chance to fully commit to personal passions through literature in all its forms. The Arsenal skipper encouraged people to seize the opportunity by picking up books, listening to audiobooks, or diving into articles related to their interests. Her involvement underscores how sports figures can champion reading beyond their professional domains.
Resetting Reading Culture
Joanna Prior, chief executive of Pan Macmillan and chair of The National Literacy Trust, described the launch as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how Britain views books.
The ambition extends beyond traditional reading spaces, aiming to make literature accessible in communities, schools, and even on football pitches. Prior emphasized stripping away pressure and stigma around reading, making it relevant and enjoyable rather than obligatory.
The campaign represents a coordinated national effort to boost literacy rates and foster a genuine love of reading across all demographics and age groups throughout 2026.
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Arsenal Women host Manchester United on Saturday in a crucial six pointer for Champions League qualification. The Gunners sit just one point above United in the WSL table and victory at Emirates Stadium would give them a strong buffer, while defeat leaves them playing catch up in the race for Europe.
The match marks Arsenal’s return from the winter break following a busy week that saw Renee Slegers sign a new contract and Jodie Taylor promoted to Technical Director. However, the immediate focus is on securing three points against Marc Skinner’s side in what promises to be a tense encounter.
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT, Saturday, January 11, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
TV: Sky Sports (UK)
Cooney Cross Absent For Personal Reasons
Arsenal will be without Kyra Cooney Cross who has returned to Australia for personal reasons. Daphne van Domselaar is not quite ready to return from a quad injury while Chloe Kelly remains out with a knee problem. Jenna Nighswonger will not be in the matchday squad as she negotiates a loan move.
New signing Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby will be in the squad alongside recalled goalkeeper Naomi Williams. Manu Zinsberger and Katie Reid are out with ACL injuries. The absence of Cooney Cross means Mariona will likely drop into the deeper midfield role she has occupied for much of the last year.
United Strengthened in January
Manchester United have been busy in the transfer window, adding full back Hanna Lundkvist from San Diego Wave and centre forward Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. Skinner was dealt a poor hand over the summer with a very small squad handling Champions League qualifiers and the group phase.
Predicted Lineup:
Arsenal (4-3-3): Borbe; Fox, Williamson, Catley, McCabe; Little, Mariona, Maanum; Mead, Russo, Smith
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Tullis Joyce; Lundkvist, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Miyazawa, Zigiotti; Park, Malard, Awujo; Schuller
Also read: Arsenal Women disable social media comments after sexist backlash to new signing
Arsenal confirmed on January 9, 2026 that Jodie Taylor has been appointed as the club’s first ever Technical Director.
The 39-year-old former England striker moves up from her existing role as Technical Services Manager, a position she has held since September 2023 following her retirement from professional football.
Taylor’s promotion comes on the same day Arsenal announced Renee Slegers’ new contract extension through 2029, creating a strategic restructuring of the women’s football department.
A Decade Long Arsenal Connection
Taylor’s relationship with Arsenal spans ten years since first joining as a player in 2016. She scored 10 goals in 17 appearances during her initial spell before returning on a short-term deal in March 2023. Taylor earned 50 plus England caps during her international career and won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017.
She represented her country at the 2015 Women’s World Cup finishing third and played for multiple elite clubs including Lyon, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave throughout her career.
Strategic Structural Development
Taylor’s new role bridges critical areas of football operations including recruitment, analysis, coaching and performance support. She will work closely with Renee Slegers on a daily basis as the Technical Director, providing structural support for coaching decisions and squad development.
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley praised Taylor’s appointment as integral to continued development of the program as Arsenal challenges for major trophies consistently. Wheatley will now focus on upward management across UEFA, FIFA and domestic boards while Taylor handles day to day operations.
Building a High Performance Environment
Taylor expressed immense pride stepping into her new position, emphasizing Arsenal’s remarkable growth over the past decade. She committed to nurturing a high-performance environment where players, coaching staff and support teams have the right tools to deliver at the highest level.
Her appointment represents investment in female leadership within Arsenal’s technical infrastructure, aligning with the club’s commitment to developing their women’s program systematically and strategically moving forward into their next phase.
Also read: Arsenal Women disable social media comments after sexist backlash to new signing
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