Ranking the 5 best Arsenal wingers/attacking midfielders of all-time

2. Liam Brady

An exceptional technician who embodied many ideals of the perfect creative midfielder, Brady could do anything courtesy of his expert vision, close control and tenacious Irish spirit and he exerted his influence on the Gunners’ attack through the wondrous faculties of a trusted left boot.

He joined Arsenal as a schoolboy in 1970 and turned professional on his 17th birthday three years later, but a need for adaptation to First Division life saw him utilised sporadically by Bertie Mee and he would not become a first-team regular until the following season.

Now a key component of the squad, Brady played his part in helping Arsenal stave off the threat of relegation and he later ascended to the creative throne, with his orchestration providing ample service for the forwards and guiding the club to three successive FA Cup finals.

Although he did experience some great moments in north London, such as a sensational strike against Sp*rs in 1978 and becoming the first foreign player to win the PFA Player of the Year award months later, Brady’s trophy collection did not match his talent and he left for Juventus at the end of the decade.

But after more than 300 appearances, an FA Cup winners medal and three successive PFA Team of the Year inclusions, there is no question that Brady ranks among the very best to have represented The Arsenal.

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