Tony Adams was born on 10 October 1966, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.

Adams signed for Arsenal as a schoolboy in 1980, laying the foundation for a remarkable career that would span nearly two decades.

Adams made his first-team debut for Arsenal against Sunderland at the age of 17, despite a memorable mishap where he accidentally put his shorts on back-to-front before the match.

Adams won his first major trophy with Arsenal in the 1986-87 season, playing in the Football League Cup Final win over Liverpool at Wembley.

At the age of 21, Adams became the captain of Arsenal, a role he would hold for the next 14 years, leading the team to numerous successes.

Under the management of Arsène Wenger, Adams continued to thrive, captaining the club to two Premiership and FA Cup Doubles in 1997-98 and 2001-02, and becoming one of the most successful captains in Arsenal's history.

Adams retired from professional football after a career spanning almost 20 years, with his last match being the 2002 FA Cup Final.

Adams began his managerial career with Wycombe Wanderers, later moving to Portsmouth, Feyenoord, and other clubs, though his managerial stints were marked by varying degrees of success.

Adams managed Azerbaijani club FC Gabala, later becoming the sporting director, and underwent a successful angioplasty after suffering from acute chest pain.

Adams was named as manager of La Liga strugglers Granada CF until the end of the 2016-17 season, though the team was eventually relegated.

Today, Adams is remembered as one of Arsenal's greatest players, with a statue outside Emirates Stadium in his honor. He continues to be involved in football, often appearing as a pundit on various sports channels.