In 1995, Wenger moved to Japan to manage J-League club Nagoya Grampus Eight. His time there was highly successful, transforming the team and leading them to Emperor's Cup victory. Under his leadership, they achieved a then-club-record 17 consecutive wins. His success in Japan brought attention from major European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
Wenger joined Arsenal in 1996 as the club's first foreign manager. Initially met with skepticism due to limited knowledge of him in England, he soon silenced critics with immediate success. His first major signing, Patrick Vieira, proved pivotal. In his debut season, Arsenal finished third in the Premier League.
The following year, he led the team to a league and FA Cup double, becoming the first foreign manager to achieve this in English football. Wenger's emphasis on fitness, diet, and scouting transformed the club’s culture. In 2003–04, he guided Arsenal to an unbeaten Premier League season, a feat unmatched in modern top-flight English football. The team was dubbed "The Invincibles."
Wenger played a vital role in Arsenal’s move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium, a major milestone in the club’s history. He is widely credited with modernizing English football and nurturing talents through his visionary management style and long-term planning.
He is married to Annie Brosterhous, a former basketball player, and they have one child together. As one of football’s most respected managers, Wenger’s estimated net worth stands at approximately $50 million, supported by one of the highest managerial salaries during his time at Arsenal.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 22 Oct, 1949 |
| Age: | 70 yrs |
| Citizenship: | France |
| Birth Place: | Strasbourg |
| Education: | University of Strasbourg University of Strasbourg |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | French association football player and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 48 million |
