Francis Coquelin Bio Send To Friend  

A midfielder in the mould of Claude Makalele, the Frenchman arrived at Arsenal from French second division side Laval during the summer of 2008.

His imposing form in his early games earned him a place in the squad for the pre-season training camp in Austria.

With his rugged and aggressive manner, coupled with a fine passing range, he is sure to have his eye on a holding midfield berth in the future.