Arsène Wenger is the Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA and one of the most influential managers in modern football. Best known for his 22-year tenure as manager of Arsenal, he transformed English football through innovative coaching, sports science, and player development. His record at the club includes three Premier League titles, seven FA Cup wins, and the historic Invincibles season, where Arsenal completed an unbeaten league campaign.
Before joining FIFA, Wenger managed AS Monaco for seven years and later coached in Japan with Grampus Eight. At Arsenal, he reshaped the club’s identity on and off the pitch, pioneering new approaches to nutrition, psychology, recovery, and tactical analysis. He oversaw the club’s transition from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium while maintaining competitive performance, and became globally recognized for identifying and developing young talent.
At BRIDGE Summit, Arsène Wenger will share insights from his work at FIFA, including the global Talent Development Scheme, which aims to raise coaching standards, improve talent identification, and establish 75 elite FIFA Talent Academies by 2027. He will explore how football can evolve sustainably and ensure that young players everywhere have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Arsène Wenger is more than a name in football; he's a philosophy. In this session, he reflects on how staying true to vision, values, and discipline can build a personal brand that lasts far beyond results or headlines. Through lessons from decades at the highest level, Wenger shares how authenticity, integrity, and consistency create influence that endures long after the final whistle.
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