5 most influential players in Arsenal's history

#3 Dennis Bergkamp

Bergkamp's 2006 testimonial celebrated a hugely successful career

Arguably the best player to have ever played for Arsenal was Dennis Bergkamp. Henry may hold the record for goals in Arsenal’s history, but Bergkamp’s ability was off the scale.

Playing mostly as a second striker, where he plays best, he was a goalscorer and a creator. He would play the finest, most delicate through balls to set up his teammates, who were always in awe of his ability. In addition to that, he was also able to score some mesmerising goals, such as the turn and finish against Newcastle.

He may not have scored as many goals for Arsenal as people think, but the goals he did score were always crucial and seemingly the most difficult. Not only that, goals scored do not make a difference here, Bergkamp’s difference was seen every time he stepped foot on the pitch for the Gunners.

Many ex-Arsenal players, the likes of Ian Wright, Ray Parlour, and others always praise Bergkamp to the heavens.

The Dutchman spent 11 years at Arsenal and even retired with the Gunners, paying an emotional farewell when the club left Highbury and moved to the Emirates, arguably the most fitting way to leave the club.