Patrick Vieira – left in 2005
Clubs: Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester City.
Trophies: Serie A, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, FA Cup, 2011.
As skipper and stalwart during all Wenger’s success, Vieira left the north London side with his head held high after FA Cup success in 2005.
Then dominated Italy with Inter for four years before heading back to England and guiding City to their first major trophy of the Sheikh Mansour era.
Eduardo – left in 2010
Clubs: Shakhtar Donetsk.
Trophies: Ukrainian Premier League, 2011, 2012, 2013, Ukrainian Cup, 2011, 2012, 2013.
Three doubles in as many years isn’t a bad return for this Brazilian-born Croatia international, who of course suffered an horrific injury whilst playing for Arsenal.
Ashley Cole – left in 2006
Clubs: Chelsea.
Trophies: Premier League, 2010, FA Cup, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, League Cup, 2007, Champions League, 2012, Europa League, 2013.
Upon leaving the Gunners in 2006 there was huge amounts of controversy, but when looking at Cole’s trophy haul since it was clearly for more than money.
The left-back has now won the FA Cup more times than anyone else in history with seven triumphs.
Total trophy haul: 61.
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