The Spaniard, 31, started his career with Levante before spells at Valencia, Celta Vigo and Villarreal.
And in 2007 he made the move to England, joining Newcastle United in a deal worth about £6m.
Enrique’s impressive performances at St. James’ Park caught Kenny Dalglish’s eye and he was snapped up by Liverpool four years later.
Enrique returned to his homeland with Real Zaragoza last summer before a persistent knee injury forced him to hang up his boots earlier this month.
The former defender has received plenty of well wishes on Twitter since retiring.
And in an exchange with one journalist he spilled the beans on Arsenal’s past interest in him.
Enrique was asked: "Wish you all the best after retirement. Great Premier League player. Question for you: Did Arsenal ever approach you at #NUFC?"
And he responded: "Thanks a lot for your message. Yes they did mate the same summer I went to Liverpool and when I play for Liverpool too. Twice they did."
Having missed out on Enrique, Arsenal ended up buying his countryman Nacho Montreal in 2013.
The defender is still on the books at the Emirates and has made four appearances this season.
