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Sanchez, Henry, Vieira and more: My top 10 international Gunners

It’s the international break, so it means one thing… a list! I’m looking at all past Gunners who have played for their nation and made my top 10. To clarify, this is not based on ability or club form but…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Sanchez, Henry, Vieira and more: My top 10 international Gunners
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Dan ranked his top 10 Premier League era Arsenal players based solely on international performances.
  • The writer placed Alexis Sanchez at number one following his consecutive Copa America triumphs with Chile.
  • English players were deliberately excluded because the author covered them in a previous article.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Dan ranked his top 10 non-English Arsenal players of the Premier League era based solely on their international performances for their national teams. Alexis Sanchez topped the list after leading Chile to consecutive Copa America titles as their all-time leading scorer and appearance maker. The ranking excluded English players because the writer had previously covered them in an earlier piece.

Other notable former Gunners highlighted in the writer's list include Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit, Cesc Fabregas, Mesut Ozil, Gilberto Silva, Robin van Persie, and Emiliano Martinez. The writer evaluated players according to tournament impact, honours, and international legacy rather than their achievements or form at club level with Arsenal.

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