Bangladeshi taka
টাকা
1000 Taka Note 1000 Taka Note
ISO 4217 code	BDT
Central bank	Bangladesh Bank
Website	www.bangladeshbank.org.bd
User(s)	Bangladesh
Inflation	5.39 %
Source	Global Times;source from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics July 2009
Subunit
1/100	poisha
Symbol
Coins
Freq. used	1, 2, 5 Taka
Rarely used	1, 5, 10, 25 & 50 poisha
Banknotes
Freq. used	2, 5, 10, 20, 40 (commemorative), 50, 60 (commemorative), 100, 500 & 1000 Taka
Rarely used	1 Taka
Printer	The Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Ltd.
Website	www.spcbl.org.bd

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The Taka (Bengali:টাকা, sign: ৳ or Tk, code: BDT) is the currency of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of the country, controls the issuance of the currency, except one taka and two taka notes, which are the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance of the government of Bangladesh. The most commonly used symbol for the Taka is Tk and ৳, used on receipts while purchasing goods and services. One taka is subdivided into 100 poisha.

In Bengali, the word "taka" is also commonly used generically to mean any money, currency, or notes. Thus, colloquially, a person speaking Bengali may use "taka" to refer to money regardless of what currency it is denominated in. The currency sign is encoded in Unicode at U+09F3 ৳ bengali currency sign (HTML: ৳).

History[link]

In 1971, the erstwhile province of East Bengal became the independent nation of Bangladesh with the Pakistan Rupee as its interim currency. The taka became Bangladesh's currency in 1972, replacing the Pakistani rupee at par. The word "taka" is derived from the Sanskrit term तनक tanka which was an ancient denomination of silver coin. The term taka was widely used in different parts of India but with varying meanings. In north India, taka was a copper coin equal to two paise and in the south, it was equal to four paisa or one anna. It was only in Bengal and Orissa where taka was equal to rupee. In all areas of India, taka was used informally for money in general. However, Bengal was the stronghold of taka.

The rupee was introduced by the Turko-Afghan rulers and was strongly upheld by the Mughals and the British rulers. The Bengali and Oriya people always used the word taka for the rupee, whether silver or gold. Ibn Battuta, the Arab traveller, noticed that, in Bengal, people described gold coins (Dinar) as gold tanka and silver coin as silver tanka. In other words, whatever might be the metallic content of the coin, the people of Bengal called it taka. When the Pakistan Rupee was issued prior to 1971 bearing both Urdu and Bengali alphabets (the official languages of the West and East zones respectively), the word taka was used in Bangla version instead of rupiya, as in Urdu version.

In India[link]

In West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram, Orissa, and Assam, the Indian rupee is officially known by names derived from the word टङ्क (ṭaṃka) which means money. Thus, the rupee is called টাকা (ṭaka) in Bengali, টকা (tôka) in Assamese, and ଟଙ୍କା (ṭangka) in Oriya. The amount and the word "rupee" is accordingly written on Indian banknotes in several Indian languages including টকা, টাকা.

Issuing authority[link]

Banknotes 5 taka and larger are issued by the Bangladesh Bank which is the central bank of Bangladesh. These notes bear the signature of the governor of the Bangladesh Bank who promises to pay the equivalent value in exchange. 1 and 2 taka notes are issued by the Ministry of Finance of the government of Bangladesh and bear the signature of the Finance Secretary.

Value fluctuation[link]

Upon Bangladesh's independence, the value of the Bangladeshi taka was set between 7.5 and 8.0 to US$1.^[1] With the exception of fiscal year 1978, the taka's value relative to the US dollar declined every year from 1971 through the end of 1987.^[1] To help offset this phenomenon, Bangladesh first used the compensatory financing facility of the International Monetary Fund in fiscal year 1974.^[1] Despite the increasing need for assistance, the Mujib government was initially unwilling to meet the IMF's conditions on monetary and fiscal policy.^[1] By fiscal year 1975, however, the government revised its stance, declaring a devaluation of the taka by 56 percent and agreeing to the establishment by the World Bank of the Bangladesh Aid Group.^[1]

Between 1980 and 1983, the taka sustained a decline of some 50 percent because of a deterioration in Bangladesh's balance of payments.^[1] Between 1985 and 1987, the taka was adjusted in frequent incremental steps, stabilizing again around 12 percent lower in real terms against the United States dollar, but at the same time narrowing the difference between the official rate and the preferential secondary rate from 15 percent to 7.5 percent.^[1] Accompanying this structural adjustment was an expansion in the amount of trade conducted at the secondary rate, to 53 percent of total exports and 28 percent of total imports.^[1] In mid-1987, the official rate was relatively stable, approaching less than Tk31 to US$1.^[1] In January 2011, one US dollar was equivalent to approximately 72 Bangladeshi taka^[2] and as of 21 April 2012, one US dollar is worth close to 82 Bangladeshi taka.

Coins[link]

In 1973, coins were introduced in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 poisha. 1 poisha coins followed in 1974, with 1 taka coins introduced in 1975. The 1, 5 and 10 poisha were struck in aluminium, with the 25 and 50 poisha struck in steel and the 1 taka in copper-nickel. The 5 poisha were square with rounded corners, whilst the 10 poisha were scalloped. Steel 5 taka were introduced in 1994, whilst a steel 2 taka coin followed in 2004.

1 and 5 poisha coins are rarely found in circulation. 10, 25, and 50 poisha coins do not circulate widely. Only the 1, 2 and 5 taka are regularly found in circulation.

Banknotes[link]

Prior to the civil war, banknotes of the State Bank of Pakistan circulated throughout Bangladesh, and continued to be used in Bangladesh even after independence. During the war, it was an unofficial practice of some Bengalis to protest Pakistani rule by stamping banknotes with Bengali DESH as two words in either Bengali or English. These locally-produced stamps are known to exist in several varieties, as are forgeries, so be suspicious of fresh stamps on old notes, bi-lingual stamps, or stamps on notes with Karachi or Lahore imprints instead of Dhaka. On 8 June 1971, the Pakistani government declared that all banknotes bearing such stamps ceased to be legal tender. Furthermore, to prevent looted high-denomination notes from disrupting the Pakistani economy, the government also withdrew the legal tender status of all 100- and 500-rupee notes.^[3]

These were followed in 1972 by treasury notes for 1 taka and notes of the Bangladesh Bank for 5, 10 and 100 taka. In 1975, banknotes for 50 taka were introduced, followed by 500 taka in 1977 and 20 taka in 1980. 1 taka treasury notes were issued until 1984, with 2 taka treasury notes introduced in 1989.

In 2000, the government issued polymer 10 taka notes as an experiment (similar to the Australian dollar). They proved unpopular, however, and were withdrawn later. At present, the 1 taka and 5 taka notes are gradually being replaced with coins.

In 2008, the government issued 1000 taka notes.

In 2011, Bangladesh Bank began issuing a new series of banknotes denominated in 2, 5, 100, 500, and 1000-taka. All are dated 2011 and feature a portrait and watermark of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along the National Martyr's Monument in Savar at center front.^[4]

In 2011, Bangladesh Bank introduced a 40-taka note to commemorate the "40th Victory Anniversary of Bangladesh". The commemorative note features a portrait of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Martyr's Monument in Savar on front, and six armed men on back. Curiously, this note has an electrotype 10 in the watermark, indicating it was likely printed on extra 10-taka banknote paper.^[5]

On February 15, 2012, Bangladesh Bank has introduced a 60-taka note to commemorate "60 years of National Movement". The commemorative note measures 130 x 60mm and features the Shaeed Minar (Martyrs' monument) in Dhaka and five men on the back. Like the 40-taka commemorative note, this note has an electrotype 50 in the watermark. It was likely printed on extra 50-taka banknote paper.^[6]

Bangladesh Bank plans to introduce new notes denominated in 10, 20, and 50-taka on March 7, 2012. The notes bear the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Martyr's Monument in Savar on the front. On the back of the notes, the 10-taka will picture the Baitul Mukarram mosque, the 20-taka pictures the Shat Gombuk mosque in Bagherat, and the 50-taka notes feature Shilpacharya Jainul Abedin's famous painting “Ploughing.”^[7]

Bangladesh Bank has withdrawn the new 50-taka note after a spelling mistake of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin was identified on the back of the note. The note had just been introduced on March 7, so it is likely that very few made it into circulation, even though 2.25 crore pieces were printed.^[8]

Currently Circulating Notes
Image		Value	Dimensions	Main Colour	Description		Date of		Remarks
Obverse	Reverse				Obverse	Reverse	issue	Status
		2 ৳ (Taka)	100 × 60 mm	Orange and green	Shahid Minar	National Bird Doyel	29 December 1988	Current	To be replaced by 2 Taka coins. voted world's most beautiful currency note.[9][10]
		5 ৳ (Taka)	119 × 64 mm	Cream	Mehrab	Industrial landscape	8 October 2006	Current	first issued on 2 May 1978
		10 ৳ (Taka)	122 × 59 mm	Pink	Baitul Mukarram	Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban	Present version 21 September 2006	Current	first issued on 2 June 1972
		20 ৳ (Taka)	130 × 60 mm	Green	Choto Sona Mosque	4 men washing jute	Present version 13 July 2002	Current	first issued on 20 August 1979
		50 ৳ (Taka)	130 × 60 mm	Cream, lime green	Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban	Bagha Mosque	Present version 30 July 2005	Current	first issued on 1 March 1976
		100 ৳ (Taka)	140 × 62 mm	Blue	National Monument	Jamuna Bridge	Present version 16 July 2006	Current	first issued on 1 September 1972
		500 ৳ (Taka)	153 × 69 mm	Purple	National Monument	The Supreme Court, Dhaka	Present version 24 October 2004	Current	first issued on 15 December 1976
		1000 ৳ (Taka)	160 x 72 mm	Reddish pink	Shahid Minar	Curzon Hall	Present version 27 October 2008	Current	first issued on 27 October 2008
		10 ৳ (Taka) (Polymer banknote)	152 x 64 mm	Pink	Bangabandhu	Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban	14 December 2000	Withdrawn	First Polymer note in Bangladesh
These images are to scale at 0.7 pixels per millimetre. Source: Bangladesh Bank website

See also[link]

• Economy of Bangladesh

References[link]

External links[link]

• Bangladesh Bank's page on currencies in circulation
• High resolution scans of Bangladeshi currency

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Constantin Gheorghe better known by his stage name Geo Da Silva (born in Timisoara) is a Romanian DJ, MC, vocalist, entrepreneur and entertainer.^[1]

Geo Da Silva started as a warm up DJ in the clubs near Timisoara in 1994. Four years later he became a resident DJ in the Eforie Nord club on the Romanian seaside, and in 2000, an MC at the Disco Ring Costinesti club, then resident and project-manager one day per week at Discoland Timisoara. One year later, he became the general artistic manager of the club.

In the summer of 2002-2003 he moved to Disco Tineretului. Since then until 2007 he worked there as a resident for the summer and during the rest of the year started attending events around the country and elsewhere in Europe.

In 2004 he launched dance music in collaboration with two other DJs. The formation called the Funky DJs included "Stai" (Stay), "Planet Funk" and "Romania Danseaza" (Romania’s dancing) in 2004, "Doar tu si eu" (Just you and me), "Daca ai vrea" (If you'd like to) and "Rumena Paradis" in 2005. Funky DJs also had a collaboration with Lavinia in the hit "Loca".

Geo Da Silva launched a solo album in 2007 and a 25-country international tour in 2008, starting at Mykonos, Greece in 2008. The tour included gigs in the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, France, Germany, Israel, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Holland, Haiti, Serbia. His single singles "I'll Do You Like a Truck" was used in the TV show The Office on NBC, and in a national Greek series named Lakys o Glykoulis on Mega Channel.

In 2008 he implemented a party concept called "Juerca Loca". He became the owner of Ring Discoteque in Costinesti. That summer Cat Music presented his debut solo album "RING Discoteque by GeoDasilva".

In summer 2010 he launched another album from Mykonos.

References[link]

External links[link]

• GeoDaSilva.com — official website.

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Jack Wilshere

Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2009
Personal information
Full name	Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere[1]
Date of birth	(1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 (age 20)
Place of birth	Stevenage, England
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Arsenal
Number	19
Youth career
2001	Luton Town
2001–2008	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2008–	Arsenal	37	(1)
2009–2010	→ Bolton Wanderers (loan)	14	(1)
National team‡
2006–2007	England U16	2	(0)
2007–2009	England U17	9	(1)
2009–2012	England U19	1	(0)
2009–	England U21	7	(0)
2010–	England	5	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:03, 23 May 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:10, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere (born 1 January 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal and the England national team.

Wilshere came up through Arsenal's youth academy and impressed from an early age. He made his first team debut in 2008, at the age of 16, and was Arsenal's youngest ever league debutant. In his short career thus far Wilshere has earned a number of accolades including the PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Team of the Year, and Arsenal's Player of the Season as voted on by the fans for his performances in his first full campaign for Arsenal during the 2010–11 season.

Early life[link]

Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and currently lives in Hitchin, where he grew up, attending Whitehill Junior School and The Priory School.^[3] He captained The Priory School Football team to County Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 through to Year 10, and also added the Under 15s National Cup to his list in Year 8, playing alongside Leyton Orient's Jake Argent-Martin and Jack Reeves.

Club career[link]

Youth and Reserves[link]

Wilshere joined the Arsenal Academy in October 2001 at the age of nine, after a short spell in the Luton Town youth programme.^[4][5] He rose through the ranks, and at the age of 15 was named the captain of the under-16s; he also made a few appearances for the Under-18s. In the summer of 2007 Wilshere featured in the Champions Youth Cup and upon his return to England, Arsenal Academy coach Steve Bould gave him a start for the Under-18s first game against the Chelsea Under-18 team.^[6] He scored his first goal against Aston Villa Under-18s in a 4–1 win.^[7] He then scored a hat-trick against Watford Under-18s, helping his side to an Academy Group A title.^[8] He finished his first full season with the Under-18s with 13 goals in 18 appearances, most of which coming at age 15.^[9]

In February 2008, he made his debut for Arsenal Reserves aged 16 against Reading, and scored Arsenal's only goal of the match, which ended in a draw.^[10] He scored a memorable goal against West Ham reserves in March, picking the ball up and curling a shot into the top left corner under the watching eye of Arsène Wenger.^[11] He managed to record 2 goals and 2 assists in just 3 appearances for the reserves at the end of the 2007–08 season. He played in the Under-16s victory in the Atalanta Cup, being named as player of the tournament.^[12] He played an important role in Arsenal's 2009 FA Youth Cup win, scoring goals in the semi final^[13] and producing a man-of-the-match display in the first leg of the final against Liverpool, assisting two goals and scoring himself.^[14]

Wilshere warming up before a game against West Bromwich Albion

2008–09 season[link]

In July 2008, Wilshere was selected in the first team for the pre-season friendlies. He made his first team debut against Barnet as a half-time substitute for Henri Lansbury, setting up a goal for Jay Simpson.^[15] Wilshere scored his first two goals for Arsenal in a 10–2 win against a Burgenland XI, and again two days later in a friendly against Stuttgart.

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger gave Wilshere a place in Arsenal's first team squad for the 2008–09 season,^[16] and he was given the number 19 shirt which he has retained to this day.^[17] He made his competitive debut in a Premier League match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in September 2008, as an 84th-minute substitute for Robin van Persie.^[18] At the age of 16 years and 256 days, he was Arsenal's youngest-ever league debutante, a record previously held by Cesc Fàbregas.^[19] Ten days later, on 23 September, Wilshere scored his first competitive Arsenal goal in a 6–0 victory against Sheffield United in the Football League Cup.^[20] On 25 November 2008, Wilshere came on as a substitute in a UEFA Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv, becoming the fifth sixteen-year-old to ever play in the Champions League.^[21] In January 2009 Wilshere signed his first professional contract,^[22] extending it in July the same year.^[23]

2009–10 season[link]

In the preparation for the 2009–10 season, Wilshere scored twice and was twice awarded Man of the Match as Arsenal regained the friendly tournament, the Emirates Cup.^[24] On 22 September 2009, he started for Arsenal in their 2–0 Football League Cup win over West Bromwich Albion. In the 37th minute of the match, he was involved in a controversial incident with Jerome Thomas as Thomas pushed Wilshere's face and was shown a red card.^[25]

Loan to Bolton Wanderers[link]

On 29 January 2010, Wilshere joined Premier League side Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the 2009–10 season.^[26] He made his first league start in the away game at Manchester City on 9 February, and scored his first Bolton goal, his first in the Premier League, on 6 March 2010 in the 2–1 victory at West Ham United.^[27] He impressed at Bolton and they tried, unsuccessfully, to sign him on loan for another season.^[28]

2010–11 season[link]

The 2010–11 football season was a year of breakthrough for Wilshere. On 15 August 2010, he made his first start in the Premier League for Arsenal against Liverpool at Anfield.^[29] He followed that up with another start the next weekend against Blackpool contributing with an assist. On 15 September, Wilshere started his first Champions League game of the season providing an assist.^[30] Wilshere was named Arsenal's Player of The Month for September 2010.^[31] On 16 October, Wilshere received his first straight red card in first-team football in a Premier League match against Birmingham City for a challenge on Nikola Žigić.^[32] On 19 October, Wilshere scored his first Champions League goal with a chip over Andriy Pyatov at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal in a 5–1 thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk in the group stage.^[33] On 1 November, it was announced that Wilshere had signed a new long-term contract.^[34] On 27 November, Wilshere scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal in a 4–2 win at Aston Villa. Wilshere was praised for his highly influential display against Barcelona in Arsenal's 2–1 victory, he completed 93.5% of his passes overall and 91% of his passes in the final third of the pitch.^[35][36] Manager Arsene Wenger described his performance as "outstanding".^[37] In April 2011, Wilshere won the PFA Young Player of the Year award, and was also named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2010–11 season, along with Arsenal team-mates Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna.^[38] In his breakthrough season he was also voted Arsenal's Player of the Season, ahead of the likes of Fàbregas, van Persie and Nasri.^[39]

2011–12 season[link]

During the summer leading into the 2011-12 season, Wilshere suffered a stress fracture ankle injury during a pre-season friendly. The injury proved a persistent problem throughout Arsenal's pre-season and on 26 September, Wilshere underwent successful surgery, and was to be ruled out for four to five months. However, on 27 January, he suffered a recurrence of the ankle injury^[40], and in April 2012, he was ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season, as well as England's UEFA Euro 2012 campaign.^[41]

Style of play[link]

Wilshere is a player known for his movement, vision, passing and combination play.^[42][43][44] More recently, Owen Coyle, manager of Bolton during Wilshere's loan spell, praised his ability to "tackle and take a knock", despite his lack of height. He has been compared to Paul Gascoigne for his attributes as an all-round midfielder.^{[by whom?]} However, Arsenal head of youth development Liam Brady noted that Wilshere had problems with his temper early on in his career.^[45]

Wilshere has been used in a number of positions, including attacking midfielder, winger, and most recently deep-lying central midfielder, where he has played in all but one of Arsenal's matches during the 2010–11 season. In Wenger's words: 'He's a box-to-box player, more than just a holding midfielder.^[46]

International career[link]

Wilshere and Bobby Zamora making their debuts for England against Hungary, 11 August 2010.

Since 2006, the England national football team have decided to play Wilshere in an age group above his age. Wilshere was just 14 when he played for the England national under-16 football team at the Victory Shield in 2006. At the age of 15, he began playing for the England national under-17 football team. He was then named in the squad for the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship in May, starting the first two games, particularly impressing in the 2nd game against Germany before going off with an injury which kept him out of the final game.^[47][48] After the tournament, he was named among the 10 future stars from the tournament.^[49]

He has also been praised by former England manager Fabio Capello, who indicated there was a chance that he would include the young midfielder in his 2010 FIFA World Cup squad,^[50] though this did not happen. He also came on as substitute for his England U-21 debut against the Netherlands.^[51]

On 7 August 2010, Wilshere was called up to the Senior squad for the first time for their friendly against Hungary on 11 August.^[52] He made his England debut on 11 August 2010, coming on as a 83rd minute substitute for Steven Gerrard against Hungary.^[53] This made him the 10th youngest player ever to play for the English national team.^[54]

On 9 February 2011 he made his full England debut when he started in a friendly against Denmark. He impressed despite playing in an unfamiliar role just in front of the defence and was praised by Fabio Capello.^[55]

Career statistics[link]

Club[link]

As of 22 May 2011.^[56]

National team[link]

National team Club Year Apps Goals Assists England Arsenal 2010 1 0 0 2011 4 0 1 Total 5 0 1 Personal life[link] Wilshere was arrested in the early hours of the morning on 29 August 2010 in connection with a "fracas".[57] However, it appeared Wilshere played the role of peacemaker and so did not face charges but received a caution.[58] In March 2011, Wilshere received a police warning for spitting on a taxi driver, who happened to be wearing a hat of Arsenal's rivals Tottenham, after the driver refused to drive him home because he was too drunk.[59] On 29 September 2011, Wilshere's girlfriend Lauren Neal gave birth to their son, Archie Jack Wilshere.[60] Wilshere appeared on the UK and Ireland cover of FIFA 12 alongside Wayne Rooney.[61] In November 2011, Jack Wilshere became an ambassador for St John Ambulance.[62] Honours[link] Arsenal[link] Winner: Premier Academy League: 2008–09 FA Youth Cup: 2008–09 International[link] Winner: Victory Shield: 2006, 2007 Individual[link] PFA Young Player of the Year: 2010–11 PFA Team of the Year: 2010–11 Arsenal Player of the Season (2010–11) References[link] ^ "Jack Wilshere on Twitter". 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Ronaldo 2008: Fàbregas 2009: Young 2010: Milner 2011: Wilshere 2012: Walker v t e 2010–11 Premier League PFA Team of the Year GK: Edwin van der Sar DF: Bacary Sagna DF: Nemanja Vidić DF: Vincent Kompany DF: Ashley Cole MF: Nani MF: Samir Nasri MF: Jack Wilshere MF: Gareth Bale FW: Carlos Tévez FW: Dimitar Berbatov v t e Arsenal F.C. Player of the Year 2006: Henry 2007: Fabregas 2008: Fabregas 2009: van Persie 2010: Fabregas 2011: Wilshere v t e England squad – 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 1 Steer 2 Hurst 3 Garbutt 4 Gardner 5 Laing 6 Parkes 7 Shelvey 8 Bostock 9 Baxter 10 Wilshere 11 Afobe 12 Freeman 13 Johnstone 14 Tunnicliffe 15 Oshodi 16 Elford-Alliyu 17 Walcott 18 Habergham Coach: Peacock v t e Arsenal F.C. – current squad 2 Diaby 3 Sagna 4 Mertesacker 5 Vermaelen 6 Koscielny 7 Rosický 8 Arteta 9 J.Y. Park 10 v. Persie (c) 11 A. Santos 13 Szczęsny 14 Walcott 15 Oxlade-Chamberlain 16 Ramsey 17 Song 18 Squillaci 19 Wilshere 20 Djourou 21 Fabiański 23 Arshavin 24 Mannone 25 Jenkinson 26 Frimpong 27 Gervinho 28 Gibbs 29 Chamakh 31 Miyaichi 33 Afobe 34 Aneke 35 Ansah 37 Boateng 39 Coquelin 40 Eastmond 43 Hajrović 44 Henderson 46 Lansbury 48 Meade 49 Miquel 51 Neita 52 Bendtner 53 Özyakup 55 Watt 56 Yennaris 57 Angha 58 Ebecilio 59 Martinez 60 Monteiro 61 Rees 62 Shea Manager: Wenger Persondata Name Wilshere, Jack Andrew Garry Alternative names Short description Footballer Date of birth 1992-01-01 Place of birth Stevenage, England Date of death Place of death