Jack Wilshere stands out as one of Arsenal’s long-serving players in the modern era.
The midfielder joined the club’s academy at the age of nine and worked his way up, before breaking into the first team in 2008, and quickly emerging as a standout talent.
Wilshere’s early promise and technical ability earned him a regular place in the Arsenal squad, keeping him at the club for over a decade.
Throughout his time at the Emirates, he had the opportunity to play alongside some of the best players the Premier League has seen and Wilshere has now named the best he has played with.
Jack Wilshere prior to the match between Arsenal and PSG
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Jack Wilshere names Cesc Fabregas as the best he has played with
Among those teammates was Cesc Fabregas, whom Wilshere has described as the best player he ever played alongside.
In a recent TNT Sports Football segment, the former England international was asked to name the best player he’s ever played with, and he immediately named Fabregas.
The midfielder has not hidden his admiration for Fabregas, having previously spoken about how much he learned from Fabregas during their brief time together at Arsenal, praising the Spaniard’s vision, passing range, and instinct for goal.
Wilshere even called Fabregas the ‘best’ after the Spaniard announced his retirement from football.
Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas partnership at Arsenal
Fabregas established himself as a key part of Arsenal’s team between 2004 and 2011.
Jack Wilshere played alongside him for three seasons, with their best partnership emerging in the 2010-11 season, which was the Englishman’s breakthrough campaign. He made 49 appearances, scored two and assisted nine goals.
The pair together played 32 times together during their time at Arsenal, winning 20 games, losing six and drawing six.
Stats Total
Games Played Together 32
Wins 20
Draws 6
Losses 6
Team Goals Scored (Combined Presence) 72
Fabregas Goals 7
Fabregas Assists 16
Wilshere Goals 1
Wilshere Assists 4
Combined Goal Contributions 28 (8 goals, 20 assists)
Stats showing Arsenal’s record with Fabregas and Wilshere via Transfermarkt
Arsenal scored a total of 72 goals with the pair on the pitch together, with Fabregas scoring seven and assisting 16 of those while Wilshere scored one and assisted four of those goals.
While Fabregas led creatively as the primary playmaker, Wilshere added energy, drive, and a box-to-box presence to the midfield.
Fabregas left Arsenal to join Barcelona in a deal worth £25m, marking an end to his incredible career at Emirates.