Manuel Almunia, 1

The little known Spaniard came to Arsenal after spending a year on loan at Spanish club Albacete Balompié from Celta de Vigo. Was used as first choice goalkeeper for a large portion of last season, as Jens Lehmann suffered from poor form and confidence. Unfortunately for Almunia, his own displays were hardly awe-inspiring either, with a series of costly gaffes ensuring Lehmann was...

Abou Diaby, 2

Abou Diaby recently returned to action for Arsenal after missing most of 2006/07 with a horrible ankle injury, suffered in reckless challenge sustained against Sunderland last season. He has looked composed since his return, making some useful contributions in the heart of Arsenal's midfield, and is along the way justifying some fans' comparisons to Patrick Vieira. Diaby joined Arsenal at...

Bacary Sagna, 3

Bacary was born in France but has Senegalese parents, has been a regular for Auxerre over the past three seasons, making 87 appearances for the French side during that time. Featuring predominantly at right back, Sagna played a part in Auxerre's UEFA Cup campaign last season. He will provide cover for Emmanuel Eboue during the African Nations Cup, and also allow the Ivorian to push up into...

Francesc Fabregas, 4

Cesc Fabregas has certainly repaid the faith shown to him by his manager with some stellar displays in the heart of Arsenal's midfield. Still only a teenager, Cesc's vision, passing and movement are a class apart. If all goes to plan, he is a future Arsenal captain. Following the departure of Patrick Vieira to Juventus last summer, everybody thought Arsène Wenger would sign another central...

Kolo Touré, 5

Kolo Touré has really come of age since his move to central defence. He is now regarded as one of the finest centre-halves in the Premiership, and is senior member of a very young Arsenal back four. His pace, power and recovery are amongst the very best in the business. Last season, he enjoyed a magnificent defensive partnership with young Swiss defender Philippe Senderos. Together, they...

Philippe Senderos, 6

After a blistering start to his Arsenal career, Philippe Senderos has come back down to earth somewhat - and is no longer first choice in Arsenal's defence. Senderos broke into the Arsenal team at the end of the 2004/05 season, keeping Sol Campbell out of the side and prompting the England defender to leave the club for greener pastures. Senderos went on to formi a formidable partnership...

Tomas Rosicky, 7

Signed for Arsenal in May 2006, Tomas Rosicky was signed as a replacement for the exiting Robért Píres, also inheriting Píres' number 7 shirt. A playmaker blessed with incredible natural talent, Rosicky had an impressive World Cup scoring two goals in the Czech's win over the USA. Rosicky signed for previous club Borussia Dortmund in 2001, a year after starring in the Champions League with...

Eduardo, 9

Croatian international striker Eduardo Da Silva has finalised the terms of his transfer to Arsenal from Dinamo Zagreb on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The zippy Brazilian born striker bolsters an Arsenal strike force recovering from the loss of Thierry Henry.

William Gallas, 10

The former Chelsea stalwart was a controversial choice for club captain following the departure of Thierry Henry, however he seems to have grown into the role well and relishing the prospect of being the motivating force for his young team. As a player, Gallas is an experienced and assured defender - more comfortable in the centre of defence, yet capable of playing in any position in the...

Robin van Persie, 11

Definitely one of the most skillful and technically brilliant players on our books, Robin van Persie looks like a young man with big things ahead of him. He came to Arsenal with a huge amount of both talent and ego but is starting to settle down now and we're starting to see the best of him. After coming to Arsenal with a 'bad-boy' reputation, van Persie struggled with his role on the bench...

Carlos Vela, 12

Promising teenage prodigy signed for an undisclosed fee.

Alexander Hleb, 13

Alex Hleb has had a mixed two seasons at Arsenal so far, dividing and frustrating fans with his obvious potential but often poor end product. Towards the end of Arsenal's Champions League final season, Hleb played scintillatingly well - going past defenders and bringing other attacking options into play. His partnership with Emmanuel Eboue was vital to Arsenal's charge to the final. ...

Theo Walcott, 14

Theo Walcott comes to Arsenal as one of England's most exciting prospects. The young winger/forward caught Arsène Wenger's eye from the young age of 14, before making a name for himself in Southampton's first team, scoring 5 goals in 13 appearances. He joins in the January transfer window, for an initial fee of £5million with the potential of rising to £12million, as part of Wenger's long...

Denilson, 15

Denilson is a talented young player from Sao Paulo with big things ahead of him. He was a surprise signing on the last day of the transfer window in August 2006 and many expected him to make up squad numbers. However he has impressed for Arsenal thus far - making assured appearances in the heart of the Arsenal engine room and drawing comparisons to another young central midfielder - Cesc...

Aaron Ramsey, 16

Promising attacking midfielder signed for an undisclosed fee from Cardiff City.

Alex Song, 17

Alex Song is yet another young prospect plucked from the obscurities of French club football by Arsène Wenger. Physically built like a monster, Song unfortunately seems to suffer from a lack of motivation on the pitch and his lackadaisical efforts have become legendary. He actually didn't do too badly during his loan period last season at Charlton - but its difficult to see what Wenger sees...

Gilberto, 19

Gilberto's importance to Arsenal's attacking style is now without dispute. His ability to mop up in front of Arsenal's back four allows Cesc the freedom to push forward and orchestrate Arsenal's play. It was not always this way however - Gilberto had his fair share of critics when he initially joined the club, but he lifted his performances last season (taking on the captain's armband in...

Johan Djourou, 20

Johan Djourou is a talented young central defender with great things ahead of him. Ivorian born, but Swiss by nationality, Djourou made rapid progress last season with many appearances for the first team. His impressive displays led to his call-up into the Swiss side which played in the 2006 World Cup. There, he made several appearances which will bode well for the future. He and Philippe...

Lukasz Fabianski, 21

Polish international goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has signed for Arsenal from Legia Warsaw on a long term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Gaël Clichy, 22

Gaël Clichy is a hugely promising left-back who has always looked at home in the Arsenal first team when called upon. Equally at home attacking the left flank as defending it, Clichy looks to have a long Arsenal career ahead of him. With the departure of Ashley Cole, he now has the opportunity to make the left-back position his own, being the only specialist player in the squad. He missed...

Emmanuel Adebayor, 25

Emmanuel Adebayor is a Togolese striker who joined Arsenal in January of 2006. He has been likened to the ex-Gunner Kanu because of his style of play and gangly movements on the pitch. Adebayor has chosen the number 25 shirt because he idolises Kanu, who wore the shirt before him. Adebayor started his career with French club Metz before falling out with the coach and being transfer listed....

Nicklas Bendtner, 26

Nicklas Bendtner is a young Danish striker who joined Arsenal in the summer of 2005. A tall, imposing figure, Bendtner also has good close control skills that are somewhat unexpected in a player of his stature. He was initially spotted playing for the Danish Under-19 side and was quickly snapped up by the Gunners, who saw him as a way to add versatiliy to the foward structure. Bendtner...

Emmanuel Eboue, 27

After initially impressing during a trial period, Emmanuel Eboue joined Arsenal in January 2005 from KSK Beveren for a reported £1.5m fee. He immediately made his debut in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup win over Stoke City, playing at right back. After being initially denied a move due to work permit issues, Eboue became eligible to join the club after marrying his Belgian girlfriend at the end of 2004....

Armand Traore, 30

The latest highly promising left-back from the Arsenal production line, in the Clichy and Cole mould. Still only seventeen, Traore has shown huge promise in his appearances so far this season - and could be pushing Gaël Clichy for a first team spot very soon.

Justin Hoyte, 31

Justin Hoyte has risen up the youth ranks at Arsenal to be on the fringes of the first team. He can ply his trade at right-back, and has also recently made appearances at left-back. The son of an Olympic sprinter, it is easy to say that pace is an important part of his game. Defensively, he can suffer from lapses of concentration, but can usually make up for it with a lightning fast...

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