Arsenal's 5 greatest footballers of all time

Modified Mar 12, 2019 18:10 GMT

#2 Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Bergkamp was one of the most elegant and stylish footballers in the world and has legendary status at Arsenal football club. The Dutchman's first touch was exemplary, his dribbling skills were consummate and he had top-notch shooting accuracy. Bergkamp was a complete attacking midfielder and won many matches for Arsenal with his crucial goals and assists.

Bergkamp joined Arsenal in 1995 and was at the club till 2006. He formed a great partnership with Thierry Henry for Arsenal and tormented the defenses of many other English clubs. He also scored some brilliant goals from free-kick and consistently performed well in various European competitions.

He was a crucial part of three Premier League titles wins for Arsenal, and was also a member of the legendary “Invincibles” side; which won the league title in 2004 without losing a single match. Bergkamp scored 107 goals in 400 matches for Arsenal and was a favorite of the home crowd because of his exquisite playing style.

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Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

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