Arsenal confirm 2026/27 squad with 27 first-team players

Arsenal have published their official 2026/27 first-team squad list, naming 27 players across four departments. Manager Mikel Arteta has restructured the group with 10 new arrivals and trimmed the roster to balance experience and youth.

Who’s in the Arsenal squad for 2026/27?

The goalkeeper department features four players: David Raya (No.1), Kepa Arrizabalaga (No.13), Tino-Sven Sušic (No.35) and Illan Meslier (No.40). At the back, William Saliba (No.2), Gabriel Magalhães (No.6), Jakub Kiwior (No.12), Jurrien Timber (No.31) and Riccardo Calafiori (No.33) headline the defensive unit, joined by new signings Cédric Hountondji and Pablo Mari.

Midfield sees Martin Ødegaard (No.8) captain the side, flanked by Kai Havertz (No.29), Declan Rice (No.41) and new arrivals Mats Wieffer and Manuel Ugarte. The attack boasts Bukayo Saka (No.7), Gabriel Jesus (No.9), Eddie Nketiah (No.11) and new forwards Viktor Gyökeres and Gonçalo Ramos.

How Arteta reshaped the Arsenal squad

Arteta has overhauled the squad with 10 new faces, including five defenders and three forwards. The arrivals aim to bolster depth and competition across positions, especially after last season’s fifth-place finish in the Premier League. The manager has also retained core players like Saliba and Ødegaard to drive the club’s top-four push.

What’s next for Arsenal in 2026/27?

The Gunners open their Premier League campaign on 16 August 2026 away to Brighton & Hove Albion. Arteta’s side will look to bounce back from last season’s Europa League exit and secure Champions League football, with a squad now geared for high-intensity pressing and quick transitions.