Arsenal 03/04 — The Invincibles: Full Squad & Ratings
Arsenal 2003/04 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 2003/04 — Season Story
The 2003/04 Arsenal side remains the only team in Premier League history to go through an entire 38-game season unbeaten: 26 wins, 12 draws, zero defeats. Arsène Wenger's team played a fluid, high-tempo 4-4-2 built around Thierry Henry drifting in from the left, Dennis Bergkamp's vision between the lines, and Patrick Vieira's dominance in midfield. At the back, Sol Campbell and Kolo Touré gave Jens Lehmann the protection that made the whole attacking structure possible.
What made the Invincibles special was the blend of power and technique — Freddie Ljungberg's late runs, Robert Pirés gliding inside from the wing, Ashley Cole overlapping like an extra winger. They won the league by 11 points and scored 73 goals, and their 49-game unbeaten run stretched into the following season. In 38-0 they are the benchmark: the squad that came closest to perfection in real life, and the one every player wants a piece of when the draft spins their way.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Thierry Henry (94 OVR), Patrick Vieira (89 OVR), Sol Campbell (88 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 82.8 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 | Jens Lehmann | 86 | — |
| GK | Graham Stack | 72 | — |
| RB | Lauren | 82 | RM |
| RCB | Sol Campbell | 88 | CB |
| CB | Pascal Cygan | 75 | LCB |
| LCB | Kolo Touré | 83 | CB, CDM |
| LB | Ashley Cole | 87 | LWB |
| LB | Gaël Clichy | 76 | LWB |
| CDM | Gilberto Silva | 84 | CM |
| RM | Freddie Ljungberg | 84 | CAM, LM |
| RM | Ray Parlour | 80 | CM |
| CM | Patrick Vieira | 89 | CDM |
| CM | Edu | 81 | CDM |
| LW | Robert Pirés | 88 | LM, CAM |
| LW | José Antonio Reyes | 80 | ST, CAM |
| ST | Thierry Henry | 94 | CF, LW |
| CF | Dennis Bergkamp | 82 | CAM |
| CF | Nwankwo Kanu | 79 | ST |
Best XI — Arsenal 2003/04
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Jens Lehmann 86 OVR
- RB Lauren 82 OVR
- RCB Sol Campbell 88 OVR
- LCB Kolo Touré 83 OVR
- LB Ashley Cole 87 OVR
- CDM Gilberto Silva 84 OVR
- RM Freddie Ljungberg 84 OVR
- CM Patrick Vieira 89 OVR
- LW Robert Pirés 88 OVR
- ST Thierry Henry 94 OVR
- CF Dennis Bergkamp 82 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Arsenal 03/04 — The Invincibles, 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 the Arsenal 2003/04 Invincibles squad?
Thierry Henry, rated 94 OVR in this dataset. He scored 30 league goals in 2003/04 and was the focal point of Wenger's attack, supported by Robert Pirés (88) and Sol Campbell (88).
What did Arsenal win in the 2003/04 season?
Arsenal won the Premier League title without losing a single match — 26 wins and 12 draws, a feat no other club has repeated. They remain the only 'Invincibles' of the Premier League era.
Can I draft the Invincibles squad in 38-0?
Yes. Arsenal 2003/04 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. When the slot machine lands on this squad you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.