Name- Jens Lehmann
Born- November 10, 1969, Essen, Germany
Position- Goalkeeper
Squad Number- 1
Previous Club(s)- DJK Heisingen, Schwarz-Weiss Essen, Schalke
Milan, Borussia Dortmund
Joined Arsenal- July 25, 2003
Arsenal Debut- Manchester United (n)
Community Shield
August 10, 2003,
Drew 1-1. Lost on pens
Jens Lehmann is in his fifth season with Arsenal after agreeing a new one-year contract at Emirates Stadium.
The Germany No 1 was free to speak to other clubs from January 2007 with his old deal due to expire in the summer, but he opted to stay with the side he joined from Borussia Dortmund in July 2003. His experience will be vital for Arsène Wenger's young squad.
Jens will be 38 in November but he remains one of the most consistent keepers in Europe. His handling is as secure as ever and his reflexes show no sign of dulling - a stunning one-handed save from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in last season's 1-0 win at Old Trafford was proof of that.
"Jens is a 100 per cent professional," said the Arsenal manager. "He gives something to the team as well in the dressing-room if it is needed. Jens is trying every day to make life difficult for those who compete with him. That is very good because it makes those who are competing with him improve as well."
Those competing with Jens for the No 1 jersey this season are Manuel Almunia and new signing Lukasz Fabianski. Expect Jens to rise to the challenge once again, particularly with the incentive of Euro 2008 lurking at the end of the season.
Born- November 10, 1969, Essen, Germany
Position- Goalkeeper
Squad Number- 1
Previous Club(s)- DJK Heisingen, Schwarz-Weiss Essen, Schalke
Milan, Borussia Dortmund
Joined Arsenal- July 25, 2003
Arsenal Debut- Manchester United (n)
Community Shield
August 10, 2003,
Drew 1-1. Lost on pens
Jens Lehmann is in his fifth season with Arsenal after agreeing a new one-year contract at Emirates Stadium.
The Germany No 1 was free to speak to other clubs from January 2007 with his old deal due to expire in the summer, but he opted to stay with the side he joined from Borussia Dortmund in July 2003. His experience will be vital for Arsène Wenger's young squad.
Jens will be 38 in November but he remains one of the most consistent keepers in Europe. His handling is as secure as ever and his reflexes show no sign of dulling - a stunning one-handed save from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in last season's 1-0 win at Old Trafford was proof of that.
"Jens is a 100 per cent professional," said the Arsenal manager. "He gives something to the team as well in the dressing-room if it is needed. Jens is trying every day to make life difficult for those who compete with him. That is very good because it makes those who are competing with him improve as well."
Those competing with Jens for the No 1 jersey this season are Manuel Almunia and new signing Lukasz Fabianski. Expect Jens to rise to the challenge once again, particularly with the incentive of Euro 2008 lurking at the end of the season.
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