ENG| Born | 18 September 1974 |
| Birthplace | Newham |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Following his controversial move from Tottenham Hotspur, Sol duly completed the unenviable task of replacing Tony Adams as Arsenal's leading centre-back.
In the professional sense, he has been proved entirely justified as he has been the rock at heart of the Gunners' successes, as well as gaining extensive experience in the Champions' League.
Originally a forward, he signed for Spurs as an 18 year-old in 1992, and made his international bow against Hungary at Wembley shortly before the Euro '96 tournament.
Under latter day Tottenham Hotspur manager Glenn Hoddle, he was outstanding during the 1998 World Cup in France.
An imposing figure who is unbeatable in the air and strong in the tackle, his partnership with Rio Ferdinand provided the cornerstone of their country's hopes in the Japan and South Korea World Cup finals.
In his 47th apperance, Sol scored his first goal for England in their 1-1 2002 World Cup opener with Sweden when he headed home a David Beckham corner.
He went on to be selected for FIFA's All-Star squad.
Sol's contract at Arsenal was extended to June 2007 in January 2005.
He joined Portsmouth in August 2006 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2009 in September 2007.
He joined League Two Notts County in August 2009 with a five-year contract that was cancelled by mutual consent less than a month later.
Sol returned to Arsenal in January 2010 with a contract to June 2010.
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1992-09-23 | 2001-07-10 | |
| Arsenal | 2001-07-10 | 2006-08-08 | |
| Portsmouth | 2006-08-08 | 2009-06-30 | |
| Notts County | 2009-08-25 | 2009-09-22 | |
| Arsenal | 2010-01-15 |
| Competition | Season | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 England |
1992 - 1993 | 3 | 1 |
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| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1992 - 1993 | 1 |
1 |
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| UEFA England |
1992 - 1993 | 1 | ||||
| Toulon Under 21 England |
1993 - 1994 | 5 | 1 |
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| UEFA Under 18 England |
1993 - 1994 | 4 |
1
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| Under 21 England |
1993 - 1994 | 1 | ||||
| Coca-Cola League Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1993 - 1994 | 5 | 1 |
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| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1993 - 1994 | 1 | 2 |
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| Under 18 England |
1993 - 1994 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1993 - 1994 | 27 | 7 |
1
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| UEFA Under 21 England |
1994 - 1995 | 3 | ||||
| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1994 - 1995 | 29 | 1 |
1
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| B Inter England |
1994 - 1995 | 1 | ||||
| Coca-Cola League Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1994 - 1995 | 3 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1994 - 1995 | 3 | ||||
| European Championship England |
1995 - 1996 | 1 |
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| International England |
1995 - 1996 | 1 |
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| Coca-Cola League Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1995 - 1996 | 2 | ||||
| Under 21 England |
1995 - 1996 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1995 - 1996 | 31 | 1 |
2
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| UEFA Under 21 England |
1995 - 1996 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1995 - 1996 | 6 | ||||
| Unofficial England |
1995 - 1996 | 1 |
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| FIFA World Cup England |
1996 - 1997 | 4 | ||||
| Coca-Cola League Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1996 - 1997 | 4 | 1 |
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| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1996 - 1997 | 38 |
1
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| Tournoi de France England |
1996 - 1997 | 2 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1996 - 1997 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1997 - 1998 | 3 | 1 |
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| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1997 - 1998 | 33 |
5
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| International England |
1997 - 1998 | 3 | ||||
| Coca-Cola League Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1997 - 1998 | 3 |
1
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| King Hassan II Cup England |
1997 - 1998 | 2 | ||||
| FIFA World Cup England |
1997 - 1998 | 5 |
2
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| European Championship England |
1998 - 1999 | 6 |
1
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| FIFA World Cup England |
1998 - 1999 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1998 - 1999 | 7 |
1
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| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1998 - 1999 | 37 | 6 |
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| International England |
1998 - 1999 | 1 | ||||
| Worthington Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1998 - 1999 | 8 | 2 |
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| Worthington Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1999 - 2000 | 2 | ||||
| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1999 - 2000 | 2 | ||||
| European Championship England |
1999 - 2000 | 5 | ||||
| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
1999 - 2000 | 29 |
5
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| International England |
1999 - 2000 | 4 | ||||
| UEFA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
1999 - 2000 | 2 |
1
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| Worthington Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
2000 - 2001 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Tottenham Hotspur |
2000 - 2001 | 21 | 2 |
1
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| FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur |
2000 - 2001 | 5 |
1
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| International England |
2000 - 2001 | 2 | ||||
| FIFA World Cup England |
2000 - 2001 | 2 | ||||
| FIFA World Cup England |
2001 - 2002 | 7 | 1 |
1
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| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2001 - 2002 | 10 | ||||
| International England |
2001 - 2002 | 4 | ||||
| FA Cup Arsenal |
2001 - 2002 | 7 | 1 |
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| Premier League Arsenal |
2001 - 2002 | 29 | 2 |
2 |
2
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| FA Cup Arsenal |
2002 - 2003 | 5 | 1 |
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| FA Community Shield Arsenal |
2002 - 2003 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Arsenal |
2002 - 2003 | 33 | 2 |
3
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2
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| European Championship England |
2002 - 2003 | 2 | ||||
| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2002 - 2003 | 10 |
1
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| International England |
2002 - 2003 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Arsenal |
2003 - 2004 | 5 |
1
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| Premier League Arsenal |
2003 - 2004 | 35 | 1 |
2
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1
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| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2003 - 2004 | 9 | ||||
| Summer Tournament England |
2003 - 2004 | 2 | ||||
| FA Community Shield Arsenal |
2003 - 2004 | 1 | ||||
| European Championship England |
2003 - 2004 | 6 |
1
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| FIFA World Cup England |
2004 - 2005 | 2 | ||||
| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2004 - 2005 | 4 | ||||
| International England |
2004 - 2005 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Arsenal |
2004 - 2005 | 16 | 1 |
1
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| FA Cup Arsenal |
2004 - 2005 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Arsenal |
2005 - 2006 | 1 | ||||
| B International England |
2005 - 2006 | 1 | ||||
| Carling Cup Arsenal |
2005 - 2006 | 2 | ||||
| FIFA World Cup England |
2005 - 2006 | 1 | 1 |
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| Premier League Arsenal |
2005 - 2006 | 20 | 2 |
1
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| International England |
2005 - 2006 | 2 |
1
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| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2005 - 2006 | 6 | 1 |
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| Premier League Portsmouth |
2006 - 2007 | 32 | 1 |
1
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| FA Cup Portsmouth |
2006 - 2007 | 2 | ||||
| Carling Cup Portsmouth |
2007 - 2008 | 1 | ||||
| International England |
2007 - 2008 | 1 | ||||
| European Championship England |
2007 - 2008 | 3 | ||||
| Premier League Portsmouth |
2007 - 2008 | 31 | 1 |
2
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| FA Cup Portsmouth |
2007 - 2008 | 5 | ||||
| FA Cup Portsmouth |
2008 - 2009 | 3 | ||||
| UEFA Cup Portsmouth |
2008 - 2009 | 4 |
1
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| FA Community Shield Portsmouth |
2008 - 2009 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Portsmouth |
2008 - 2009 | 32 |
1
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| League Two Notts County |
2009 - 2010 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Arsenal |
2009 - 2010 | 2 | 1 |
1
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| FA Cup Arsenal |
2009 - 2010 | 1 | ||||
| UEFA Champions League Arsenal |
2009 - 2010 | 2 | 1 |