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Arsène Wenger is credited as an association football player, economist and association football coach. Born on October 22, 1949, Arsène Wenger is from Strasbourg, France. That works out to 76 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Strasbourg. Recorded honors include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2002), Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Officer of the Legion of Honour (2019).
My Take
Arsène Wenger fascinates me less as a trophy collector than as a genuine reformer of the game. Trained in economics in Strasbourg, he brought a scientist's mind to football, overhauling diet, conditioning and scouting in ways that now seem obvious but were radical at the time. The nickname Le Professeur fits perfectly. What I respect most is his stubborn loyalty to attractive, principled football even when pragmatism would have been easier and safer. His unbeaten league season is the headline, but his real legacy is intellectual. Now shaping global football at FIFA, he remains a manager who could articulate an idea, not just a result.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arsène Wenger
- Name (Japanese)
- アーセン・ヴェンゲル
- Reading
- あーせん・ゔぇんげる
- Born
- October 22, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Strasbourg, France
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / economist / association football coach / engineer
2. Background
- University
- University of Strasbourg
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2019 Officer of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arsène Wenger born?
Born October 22, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Arsène Wenger from?
Arsène Wenger is from Strasbourg, France.
What does Arsène Wenger do?
Arsène Wenger works as association football player, economist, association football coach, engineer.
How tall is Arsène Wenger?
Arsène Wenger is 193 cm.
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