How many players share Arsenal FC and Olympique Marseille?

There are exactly 16 players who have made official appearances for both Arsenal FC and Olympique Marseille.

Who is the most valuable player to play for Arsenal FC and Olympique Marseille?

Currently, William Saliba is among the highest-valued players to feature for both clubs.

Who is the oldest player to play for Arsenal FC and Olympique Marseille?

Among the players in our database, Robert Pires is the oldest player to have played for both clubs.

Arsenal FC

Olympique Marseille

16 Players

💡 Did you know?

A fascinating fact is that Robert Pires, an Arsenal legend, began his professional career in France before shining for Marseille. His trajectory perfectly symbolizes the bridge between both clubs, having established himself as one of the most technical midfielders of his generation. His ability to connect the game on both sides of the channel makes him the living ambassador of this historic relationship between London and southern France.

Players who played for Arsenal FC and Olympique Marseille

16 players found in our database

William Saliba

• 24 years

Arsenal FC

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

• 36 years

Arsenal FC

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163

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92 / 21

Olympique Marseille

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38 / 21

Alexis Sanchez

• 37 years

Arsenal FC

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166

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80 / 44

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18 / 3

Ethan Nwaneri

• 18 years

Arsenal FC

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10 / 2

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1 / 0

Matteo Guendouzi

• 26 years

Arsenal FC

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1 / 5

Olympique Marseille

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103

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Ismael Bennacer

• 28 years

Arsenal FC

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0 / 0

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Samir Nasri

• 38 years

Arsenal FC

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125

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27 / 15

Olympique Marseille

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166

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12 / 30

Nuno Tavares

• 26 years

Arsenal FC

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1 / 2

Olympique Marseille

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6 / 0

Lassana Diarra

• 41 years

Arsenal FC

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0 / 0

Olympique Marseille

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1 / 1

Robert Pires

• 52 years

Arsenal FC

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84 / 63

Olympique Marseille

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14 / 21

Sead Kolasinac

• 32 years

Arsenal FC

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118

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5 / 14

Olympique Marseille

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4 / 2

William Gallas

• 48 years

Arsenal FC

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142

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17 / 1

Olympique Marseille

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108

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3 / 0

Mathieu Flamini

• 42 years

Arsenal FC

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246

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13 / 11

Olympique Marseille

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0 / 1

Abou Diaby

• 39 years

Arsenal FC

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180

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19 / 15

Olympique Marseille

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0 / 0

Sylvain Wiltord

• 51 years

Arsenal FC

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174

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49 / 31

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Kaba Diawara

• 50 years

Arsenal FC

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0 / 0

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1 / 0

Arsenal FC & Olympique Marseille

The relationship between Arsenal FC and Olympique de Marseille represents a deep cultural bridge between the Premier League and Ligue 1. Both clubs, authentic giants in their respective nations, share an identity based on unmatched atmospheric pressure: the Emirates Stadium and the Stade Vélodrome are fortresses where the fans' passion dictates the rhythm. Historically, the contrast in styles is fascinating; while the 'Gunners' have traditionally refined an elegant and tactical positional game, OM has historically embodied the warrior spirit and physical intensity of French football. This link has transcended the pitch, becoming a constant exchange route where the pursuit of technical excellence and European competitiveness define their annual objectives. The connection between London and Marseille remains one of the most fruitful corridors in modern European football, creating a unique historical synergy.

Shared Players

The flow of talent between London and Marseille is immense. Players like Robert Pires, a standard-bearer of elegance, and Sylvain Wiltord, key in the golden era, defined this successful transition. On the other hand, talents like Samir Nasri and William Gallas crossed the channel bringing hierarchy. Mathieu Flamini and Abou Diaby also left their mark with tactical discipline, while more recent figures like William Saliba, Matteo Guendouzi, and Nuno Tavares have shown how technical development can adapt to such demanding environments. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexis Sanchez represent the offensive impact both teams have shared, adding elements like Sead Kolasinac and Lassana Diarra, who provided defensive character. The presence of versatile profiles underscores how Arsenal and OM have forged a symbiosis where individual quality is shaped under tactical pressures very similar in both leagues.