5 best French players to have played in the Premier League

#3 Robert Pires

In 198 Premier League games for Arsenal, Pires scored 63 goals whilst creating 24 during six seasons

To this day, Arsenal are looking for a Robert Pires replacement. Tomas Rosicky – signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2006 – was handed the No. 7 shirt, but unfortunately for the Czech Republic international, injuries hampered his career.

At the time, Arsene Wenger had spent just £5 million to bring Pires to Arsenal from Marseille. Little did the wicked-winger know, he’d go on to be loved by Arsenal supporters.

Named in three PFA Teams of the Year, Pires was also awarded the Football Writers best player award in 2002 after contributing to Arsenal’s double winning campaign – contributing to their unbeaten run whilst scoring 19 goals.

In 198 Premier League games for Arsenal, Pires scored 63 goals whilst creating 24 during six seasons. An achievement that saw him pick up two league titles.