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Arsène Wenger - French association football player and manager (born 1949)

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Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger is a French former football manager and player who is currently serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development. Born on 22 October 1949, Wenger has had a profound impact on football, particularly during his tenure as the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he became the longest-serving and most successful manager in the club's history. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in his career.
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Birth
22 October 1949
Arsène Wenger was born in Strasbourg, France. His early introduction to football was facilitated by his father, who managed the local village team.
Youth Career
1963-1969
Wenger began his youth career at FC Duttlenheim, followed by a stint at Mutzig from 1969 to 1973.
Education and Early Playing Career
1971-1975
Wenger enrolled at the Faculté des sciences économiques et de gestion (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) at the University of Strasbourg to study politics and economics. He also played for semi-professional club Mulhouse, balancing his football career with his education.
ASPV Strasbourg
1975-1978
Wenger signed for amateur club ASPV Strasbourg (Vauban), helping the team achieve promotion to the third division.
Manager's Diploma
1981
Wenger obtained his manager's diploma, marking a significant step towards his managerial career.
Nancy
1984-1987
Wenger began his managerial career at Nancy, though this period was less successful.
Monaco
1987-1994
Wenger joined Monaco, leading the club to win the league championship in 1988 and the Coupe de France in 1991.
Nagoya Grampus Eight
1995-1996
Wenger became coach of J.League side Nagoya Grampus Eight, winning the Emperor's Cup and Japanese Super Cup in his first and only year.
Arsenal
1996-2018
Wenger was named manager of Arsenal, becoming the first foreign manager to win a Premier League and FA Cup double in 1998. He guided Arsenal to another league and cup double in 2002 and won his third league title unbeaten in 2004. Under his leadership, Arsenal set the record for most league matches unbeaten (49) and made its first appearance in a Champions League final in 2006.
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development
2019
Wenger was appointed as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, overseeing and driving the growth and development of the sport globally.
Talent Development Scheme
2023-2027
Wenger announced the goal of having 75 elite academies across the world by the end of 2027 as part of the Talent Development Scheme, aiming to move football forward in every single country.

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