Arsenal 01/02 — The Double: Full Squad & Ratings
Arsenal 2001/02 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Arsenal 2001/02 — Season Story
Wenger's second great Arsenal side did the Double in style, clinching the league at Old Trafford through Sylvain Wiltord's goal and going the entire league season unbeaten away from home. Thierry Henry led the line, Robert Pirés was devastating until injury, and Dennis Bergkamp produced that immortal turn against Newcastle. Freddie Ljungberg's scoring streak in the run-in carried into the FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
In the 38-0 dataset the headline names are Thierry Henry (90 OVR), Patrick Vieira (88) and Robert Pirés (87), and the 18-man squad averages 82.4 OVR — above the 44-squad pool average of 80.7. For drafters, treat it as a premium stop: almost any pick here improves your all-time XI. As a classic-era squad it rewards football knowledge — these ratings were earned before analytics ran the game.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Thierry Henry (90 OVR), Patrick Vieira (88 OVR), Robert Pirés (87 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 82.4 OVR, which makes it one of the strongest squads in the 38-0 draft pool. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | David Seaman | 84 | — |
| GK | Richard Wright | 76 | — |
| RB | Lauren | 82 | RM |
| RB | Oleg Luzhny | 76 | CB |
| RCB | Sol Campbell | 86 | CB |
| CB | Gilles Grimandi | 77 | CDM |
| LCB | Martin Keown | 82 | CB |
| LB | Ashley Cole | 81 | LWB |
| CDM | Edu | 79 | CM |
| RM | Freddie Ljungberg | 85 | LM, CAM |
| RM | Ray Parlour | 81 | CM, RB |
| CM | Patrick Vieira | 88 | CDM |
| CM | Giovanni van Bronckhorst | 80 | CAM, LM |
| LW | Robert Pirés | 87 | LM, CAM |
| ST | Thierry Henry | 90 | CF, LW |
| ST | Sylvain Wiltord | 83 | RW, CF |
| CF | Dennis Bergkamp | 86 | CAM, ST |
| CF | Nwankwo Kanu | 80 | ST, CAM |
Best XI — Arsenal 2001/02
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK David Seaman 84 OVR
- RB Lauren 82 OVR
- RCB Sol Campbell 86 OVR
- LCB Martin Keown 82 OVR
- LB Ashley Cole 81 OVR
- RM Freddie Ljungberg 85 OVR
- CM Patrick Vieira 88 OVR
- LW Robert Pirés 87 OVR
- ST Thierry Henry 90 OVR
- ST Sylvain Wiltord 83 OVR
- CF Dennis Bergkamp 86 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Arsenal 01/02 — The Double, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Arsenal's 2001/02 squad?
Thierry Henry (90 OVR), with Patrick Vieira (88) and Robert Pirés (87) completing the core of the side.
What did Arsenal achieve in 2001/02?
Arsenal won the Premier League and FA Cup Double, sealing the 2001/02 title with a victory at Manchester United and staying unbeaten away all season.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Arsenal 01/02 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.