The Dutch colossal defender came to England to play for Barnsley, and then went on to Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth and Coventry City. Regarded by many as the best ever player for Wigan Athletic.

A role model professional when in the game who led by example and was always extremely tough to beat. Arjan returned to his homeland Holland at the end of his career and he now balances being a Police Detective with also taking his first managerial steps within the game in Dutch football.