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| Mikel Arteta |
Everton
Central Midfielder
Additional positions:
Right Midfielder, Midfielder Sub
Date of Birth: 28.03.1982
Place of Birth: San Sebastian, Spain
Height: 1.75 m
Weight: 64 kg
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A high-class playmaker who is adept at taking set-pieces, Arteta was pivotal to Everton's success last season and remains their principal creative force in midfield.
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News Archive Stories for Mikel Arteta
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News: The news isn't good for Everton's stylish central midfielder who suffered a recent setback in his bid to recover from knee ligament damage. Arteta is now expected to be out for a further month having undergone another operation.
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News: David Moyes, the Everton manager, is hopeful Arteta will be back in action at the end of August or beginning of September after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage last season, although the club are eager not to rush the player back for fear of aggravating the problem.
Analysis: The concern is that it may be longer before Arteta is fully up and running again and his absence will certainly hit Everton hard, but the likes of Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar will look to fill the void left by the Spaniard
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News: The midfield player will miss the rest of the season after rupturing the cruciate ligament in his right knee during Everton's goalless draw away to Newcastle.
Analysis: Arteta departs with fine contributions in all fantasy categories. His absence opens up opportunities for the likes of Jack Rodwell but the Spaniard's game-by-game statistics won't be matched.
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News: The Spaniard, one of the leading fantasy performers this season, was carried off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly early in Everton's match away to Newcastle.
Analysis: We await news of the injury's severity but Arteta's fantasy owners should be braced for the worst given the manner of his departure.
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News: The midfield player gave away a slightly dubious penalty in the 1-0 defeat away to Manchester United.
Analysis: No matter, it never looked like a game for good fantasy returns and Everton's fixture list gets considerably easier now, making Arteta a top target again.
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| 2009-10 |
0 |
0 |
56 |
66 |
3 |
| 2008-09 |
6 |
7 |
954 |
2249 |
41 |
| 2007-08 |
1 |
5 |
1295 |
2446 |
51 |
| 2006-07 |
9 |
9 |
1012 |
3137 |
54 |
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