Happy birthday! Arsène Wenger turns 76 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary coach turns 76 on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed coaches of his generation.

Popular coach Arsène Wenger has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wenger, a cultural icon

Born in Strasbourg on October 22, 1949, Arsène Wenger's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Wenger's not just a great coach, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Arsène hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Arsène Wenger as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Arsène, you're the best!

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