Kieran Gibbs profile
Name
Kieran Gibbs
Born
September 26, 1989
Lambeth, London
Position
Defender
Squad Number
28
Previous Club(s)
Wimbledon
Joined Arsenal
September 10, 2007
Arsenal Debut
Sheffield United (a)
Carling Cup
October 31, 2007
Won 3-0
Kieran will be looking to make the left-back spot his own in the years to come after enjoying a breakthrough season in 2008/09.
Converted from a winger to a full-back, the teenager deputised admirably for Gael Clichy when the French star was rested or injured last term.
Kieran has similar qualities to his senior colleague – he is lightning quick, passes the ball crisply and accurately, and he loves to get forward. Meanwhile the youngster’s positional awareness is improving all the time.
Kieran made 21 appearances in total last season, including eight in the Premier League and four in the Champions League. His unfortunate slip in the Semi-Final against Manchester United was a low point but Kieran bounced back quickly and seems stronger for that setback.
His England career is also heading in the right direction. Kieran was a regular for the Under-21s last term and has been tipped for senior honours by Arsène Wenger.
Kieran first shot to prominence during the FA Youth Cup run in 2007, grabbing a goal in both legs of the last-four defeat to Manchester United. A loan spell at Norwich also helped his development before he returned to Arsenal for a crack at the first-team.
He achieved what he wanted, getting and taking his chance in the spotlight. Now Kieran will be hoping to push on and established himself as a regular.
MY YEAR
October
Kieran opened the scoring for England Under-21s as the Three Lions defeated Macedonia 6-3 in a UEFA Championship qualifier. Gibbs also started the games against Birmingham and Liverpool, with manager Arsène Wenger saying this could be a big year for the defender. "It is a big season for Kieran," said Wenger. "For him now it is to consistently play. He will play games this year."
September
Kieran Gibbs was an unused substitute in five of the Gunners' six fixtures in September. However, the defender played 90 minutes in the 2-0 home victory over West Brom in the Carling Cup.
August
Kieran started Arsenal's 4-1 win over Portsmouth at Emirates Stadium, his only appearance in August.
28. Kieran Gibbs - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2006-2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 2008-2009 | 6+2 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | 5+1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17+4 | 0 |
| 2009-2010 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Totals | 8+2 | 0 | 4+1 | 0 | 5+1 | 0 | 6+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23+5 | 0 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Kieran Gibbs - News
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Wed, Nov 4, 2009
'Gibbs' Man Utd slip has been forgotten' -
Tue, Nov 3, 2009
'Capello will be happy Gibbs is to play' -
Mon, Nov 2, 2009
Gibbs - I'm focused on club, not country -
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Wenger - This can be Kieran Gibbs' season -
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
TV Online: Gibbs - I want a trophy this year -
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
International Watch: Gibbs scores for England -
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
TV Online: Gibbs - I have come a long way -
Tue, Aug 11, 2009
Gibbs - We can learn from Man United -
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
Gibbs - I have sacrificed a lot to be here -
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
Gibbs - Money won’t guarantee City success
