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Arsenal s 10 big front line ranking: Van Persie No. 9, Ice Prince Borgkamp 7, Henry No. 1

11:55am, 15 May 2025Football

Based on technical characteristics, performance during the Arsenal period, and other star evaluations, a comprehensive inventory of the 10 major strikers in Arsenal's history.

10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Joined time: 2018

Technical features: Speed ​​shooter, good at single shots and counter-offside scoring.

Performance: 92 goals in 163 games, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 22 goals in the 2019-20 season.

Maximum contribution: Scored twice in the 2020 FA Cup final, helping Arsenal win the championship.

Evaluation: Arteta calls it "the perfect counterattack weapon for modern football."

9. Robin van Persie

Joined time: 2004

Technical features: left-footed heavy gunner, good at volleyball and long-range shooting in the penalty area.

Performance: 132 goals in 278 games, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 30 goals in the 2011-12 season.

Maximum contribution: The 2012 North London Derby defeated Tottenham Hotspur, consolidating the Gunners' hopes for the four.

Evaluation: Ferguson called him "Arsenal's last super forward."

8. Ian Wright

Joined time: 1991

Technical features: point-grabbing forward, accurate shooting and extremely efficient.

Performance: 185 goals in 288 games, and won the Premier League Golden Boot with 29 goals in the 1991-92 season.

Maximum contribution: A key goal in the 1993 European Cup Winners Finals, helping Arsenal win the championship.

Evaluation: Henry called him "the founder of the Gunman spirit."

7. Dennis Bergkamp

Joined time: 1995

Technical features: organizational forward, passing and dribbling technology historically, nicknamed "Ice Prince".

Performance: 121 goals in 423 games, assisting Arsenal in the 1997-98 season.

Maximum contribution: A classic turn-around score against Newcastle in 2002, and is known as the "Best Premier League goal".

Evaluation: Henry said "his pass allows me to score goals with just running positions."

6. Cliff Bastin

Joined time: 1929

Technical features: Wind transforms into a forward, calm shooting and a ghostly running position.

Performance: 178 goals in 396 games, leading the team to win five league championships in the 1930s.

Maximum contribution: The winning goal of the 1932 FA Cup final, laying the foundation for Arsenal's golden age.

Evaluation: Wenger called him "a tactical pioneer that transcends the era."

5. Jimmy Brian

Joined time: 1924

Technical features: Traditional center, outstanding header and point-grab in the penalty area.

Performance: 139 goals in 232 games, helping Arsenal win the FA Cup for the first time in 1931.

Maximum contribution: Winning goal in the 1930 FA Cup final, opening up the Gunners' tradition of winning.

Evaluation: Arsenal legend calls it "the absolute leader of the early forward line."

4. John Radford

Joined time: 1962

Technical features: All-round center, active running and accurate passing.

Performance: 149 goals in 481 games, leading the team to win the double championship in the 1970-71 season.

Maximum contribution: Scored twice in the 1971 FA Cup final, helping Arsenal win the championship.

Evaluation: The media called it "the core force of Arsenal's golden age"

3. Alan Smith

Joined time: 1987

Technical features: All-round center, balanced heading and long-range shooting capabilities.

Performance: 115 goals in 347 games, 1988-89 league championship core scorer.

Maximum contribution: Anfield defeated Liverpool in 1989, helping Arsenal win the championship.

Rating: Adams calls his "most underrated champion puzzle".

2. Ted Drake

Joined time: 1934

Technical features: a single season record holder with a strong impact.

Performance: 139 goals in 184 games, and 42 goals in a single season were set in the 1935-36 season.

Maximum contribution: Leading the team to end the 13-year league championship drought and laying the foundation for the dynasty of the 1930s.

Evaluation: The media called it "the most effective scorer in Arsenal's history."

1. Thierry Henry

Joined time: 1999

Technical features: Perfect combination of speed and technology, good at cutting in and shooting and scoring alone.

Performance: 229 goals in 375 games, 4 Premier League Golden Boots, 2 European Golden Boots.

Maximum contribution: The core of the "unbeaten season" of the 2003-04 season, contributing 30 goals and 20 assists.

Evaluation: Cruyff called "he was the embodiment of football art."

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