1984
Nancy First Senior Management Role
Wenger became head coach of AS Nancy, beginning his first senior managerial appointment in French professional football after working in youth coaching and as an assistant.
Football player and manager history
Arsene Wenger
Explore 40 football history records associated with Arsene Wenger, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1987
Monaco Managerial Appointment
Wenger took charge of AS Monaco after his years at Nancy and began building a side that would compete for domestic honours in France.
1988
Monaco French League Championship
Wenger guided AS Monaco to the 1987-88 French Division 1 championship in his first season at the club, establishing his reputation as a successful top-flight manager.
1991
Monaco Coupe de France Victory
Under Wenger, AS Monaco won the Coupe de France in 1991, adding a national cup to the league title achieved earlier in his tenure.
1992 May 6th
Monaco European Cup Winners Cup Final
Wenger led Monaco into the 1992 European Cup Winners Cup final, where Werder Bremen won 2-0 and denied the French club a continental trophy.
1995
Nagoya Emperor Cup Triumph
Wenger steered Nagoya Grampus Eight to the 1995 Emperor Cup, a significant domestic honour during his tenure in Japanese football.
1995
Nagoya Grampus Coaching Appointment
Wenger moved to Japan to manage Nagoya Grampus Eight, bringing his tactical and training methods to the developing J League.
1996
Japanese Super Cup with Nagoya
Nagoya Grampus Eight won the 1996 Japanese Super Cup under Wenger before his move to English football later that year.
1996 October 1st
Arsenal Managerial Appointment
Wenger formally began his Arsenal managerial tenure in October 1996, becoming the club’s first manager recruited from outside Britain.
1996 October 12th
First Arsenal Match at Blackburn
Wenger opened his Arsenal managerial career with a 2-0 Premier League victory away to Blackburn Rovers, providing an immediate winning start.
1997
Arsenal First Full Season Third Place
Arsenal finished third in the 1996-97 Premier League season, Wenger’s first campaign at the club, and secured qualification for European competition.
1998
Arsenal FA Cup Breakthrough for Wenger
The trophy goes to Arsenal as Wenger's side overcome Newcastle United by 2-0.
1998
Arsenal First Wenger Double
Arsenal completed the 1997-98 league and FA Cup Double in Wenger’s first full season, pairing the Premier League title with the cup victory over Newcastle United.
1998
Premier League Championship
Arsene Wenger wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and guides Arsenal to the Premier League title in his first full season and completes a domestic league-and-cup double.
1998 May 3rd
First Premier League Crown with Arsenal
Wenger secured his first English league championship when Arsenal defeated Everton 4-0 at Highbury, completing a dramatic pursuit of Manchester United.
1998 August 9th
Arsenal Charity Shield over Manchester United
Wenger managed Arsenal to a 3-0 victory against Manchester United in the FA Charity Shield, reinforcing the club’s standing after its domestic Double.
1999 August
Thierry Henry Joins Arsenal
Wenger brought Thierry Henry from Juventus to Arsenal in August 1999 and developed him into one of the leading goalscorers in English football.
2000 May 17th
Arsenal UEFA Cup Final Appearance
Wenger took Arsenal to the UEFA Cup final against Galatasaray, but a goalless contest ended in defeat for his side on penalties.
2002
Arsenal Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Wenger
The trophy goes to Arsenal as Wenger's side overcome Chelsea by 2-0.
2002 May 8th
Premier League Title Won at Old Trafford
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford to secure the Premier League championship and complete the league component of Wenger’s second domestic Double.
2003
Wenger Leads Arsenal Past Southampton
Wenger ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 1-0 final against Southampton.
2003 November 25th
Arsenal Victory at Inter Milan
Wenger’s Arsenal side defeated Inter Milan 5-1 at San Siro in the Champions League, producing a notable away result during the group stage.
2004
Premier League Championship
Arsene Wenger wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and leads Arsenal through an entire 38-match league season without defeat to secure the Invincibles championship.
2004 April 25th
Invincibles Premier League Title
Clinches the Premier League title at Tottenham during Arsenal's unbeaten 2003-04 league campaign.
2004 May 15th
Unbeaten Premier League Season Completed
Arsenal finished the 2003-04 Premier League campaign without a defeat across all 38 matches, the defining achievement of Wenger’s Invincibles team.
2004 October
Arsenal Unbeaten Run Reaches Forty Nine
Wenger’s Arsenal side extended its unbeaten Premier League sequence to 49 matches before Manchester United ended the run in October 2004.
2005
Wenger Secures Cup Against Manchester United
Wenger ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 0-0, won on penalties final against Manchester United.
2006 May 17th
Arsenal Champions League Final
Wenger guided Arsenal to its first UEFA Champions League final, where ten-man Arsenal lost 2-1 to Barcelona after leading late into the match.
2006 July
Arsenal Moves to Emirates Stadium
Wenger oversaw Arsenal’s transition from Highbury to the new Emirates Stadium in 2006, a move that reshaped the club’s finances and its long-term development.
2009 May
Arsenal Champions League Semi Final
Wenger led Arsenal to the 2008-09 Champions League semi-finals, where Manchester United eliminated the London club over two legs.
2011 February 27th
Arsenal League Cup Final Setback
Arsenal reached the League Cup final under Wenger but lost 2-1 to Birmingham City after a late goal at Wembley.
2013 September 2nd
Mesut Ozil Record Transfer
Wenger strengthened Arsenal’s attack by signing Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid, completing a club-record transfer at the close of the summer window.
2014
Wenger Oversees Arsenal Cup Triumph
Arsenal beat Hull City 3-2, giving Wenger the FA Cup.
2014 May 17th
Arsenal Ends Nine Year Trophy Drought
Arsenal recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the FA Cup final, ending a nine-year wait for a major trophy under Wenger.
2014 August 10th
Arsenal Community Shield over Manchester City
Wenger’s side defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield at Wembley, beginning the new season with silverware.
2015
Arsenal Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Wenger
Arsenal secure the cup for Wenger, recording a 4-0 final result against Aston Villa.
2016 May
Arsenal Premier League Runners Up
Arsenal finished second in the 2015-16 Premier League season under Wenger, behind surprise champions Leicester City.
2017
Arsenal Cup Win Under Wenger
Arsenal secure the cup for Wenger, recording a 2-1 final result against Chelsea. The final gives the manager a place among FA Cup winners.
2018 April 20th
Wenger Announces Arsenal Departure
Wenger announced that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing his long managerial association with the club toward a close.
2019 November 13th
FIFA Global Football Development Appointment
FIFA appointed Wenger Chief of Global Football Development, assigning him responsibility for technical initiatives, coaching education and the development of the game worldwide.