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Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Sébastien Anelka is a French professional football manager and former player who played as a forward. As a player, he regularly featured in his country's national team, often scoring at crucial moments. Known for his ability to both score and assist goals, he has been described as a classy and quick player, with good aerial ability, technique, shooting, and movement off the ball, and was c…
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Born 14 March 1979 · Q1939
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2026· 3 entries
“I realised I often got injured just after the period of Ramadan, so I don”
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Yahoo! Sports: France national team: Nicolas Anelka backs Zinédine Zidane
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo! Sports: Novotel and Paris Saint-Germain unveil Nicolas Anelka's Legendary Room in Shanghai
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2020· 1 entry
Anelka said the quenelle was only a protest against his former manager Steve Clarke, who is not Jewish
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2017· 1 entry
The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka, Roman Zozulya and clashes of football and politics in Europe | Louise Taylor
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2016· 1 entry
The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka tells Sam Allardyce: ‘We all make mistakes. We still love you’
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2015· 2 entries
The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka set to leave Mumbai City player-manager role after missed targets
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The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka to return to ISL’s Mumbai City FC as player-manager
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2014· 10 entries
The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka to join Peter Reid at Mumbai City in Indian Super League
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The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka's move to Atlético Mineiro off after striker fails to arrive
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The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka set to sign for Atlético Mineiro after West Brom sacking
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The Guardian: 'I'm no racist': Nicolas Anelka defends his quenelle goal celebration
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The Guardian: FA to request that Nicolas Anelka ban be transferred
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The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka sacked by West Brom for 'gross misconduct'
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The Guardian: FA opts not to appeal for longer Nicolas Anelka ban over goal gesture
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The Guardian: Nicolas Anelka, that gesture and the signs of a disaffected generation | Richard Williams
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The Guardian: Credit to FA over Nicolas Anelka's quenelle but system could be better | David Conn
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Played for Mumbai City FC (2014–2015) — 13 appearances, 2 goals.
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2013· 3 entries
Won: Serie A with Juventus (2012–13).
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Played for Juventus FC (2013–2013) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2013–2014) — 12 appearances, 2 goals.
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2012· 2 entries
Had brief stints at Shanghai Shenhua, Juventus, West Bromwich Albion and Mumbai City
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Played for Shanghai Shenhua F.C. (2012–2013) — 22 appearances, 3 goals.
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2010· 4 entries
ESPN: Nicolas Anelka suspended 18 games
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2010).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2009–10).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2009–10).
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2009· 6 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2009).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2009).
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Won award: Premier League Golden Boot (2008–09).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2008–09).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2008–09).
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Won the Premier League Golden Boot award as the league's top goalscorer
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2008· 4 entries
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (November 2008).
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Runner-up: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2007–08).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Chelsea (2007–08).
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2008–2012) — 125 appearances, 38 goals.
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2006· 1 entry
Played for Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2006–2008) — 53 appearances, 21 goals.
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2005· 3 entries
Won: Süper Lig with Fenerbahçe (2004–05).
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And played with them in the UEFA Cup that season, as well as the UEFA Champions League the season after
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Played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2005–2006) — 39 appearances, 14 goals.
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2004· 1 entry
In the United Arab Emirates, taking the Muslim name of "Abdul-Salam Bilal"
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2002· 3 entries
Played for Liverpool F.C. (2002–2002) — 20 appearances, 4 goals.
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Played for Manchester City F.C. (2002–2005) — 89 appearances, 37 goals.
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Joined Manchester City in 2002.
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2001· 2 entries
Won: UEFA Intertoto Cup with Paris Saint-Germain (2001).
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Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with France (2001).
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2000· 4 entries
Won: UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid (1999–2000).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with France (2000).
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Joined Paris SG in 2000.
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Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC (2000–2002) — 39 appearances, 10 goals.
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1999· 7 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (1999).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (February 1999).
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Awarded PFA Young Player of the Year (1999).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1998–99).
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Won award: PFA Young Player of the Year (1998–99).
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999–2000) — 19 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined Real Madrid in 1999.
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1998· 6 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (1997-1998).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (1998).
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Won award: Division 1 Rookie of the Year (1998).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Arsenal (1998).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (1997–98).
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Won: Premier League with Arsenal (1997–98).
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1997· 4 entries
Won: UEFA European Under-18 Championship with France U18 (1997).
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Played for France national under-20 association football team (1997–1998) — 10 appearances, 4 goals.
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (1997–1999) — 90 appearances, 28 goals.
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Joined Arsenal in 1997.
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1996· 2 entries
Joined Paris SG in 1996.
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Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC (1996–1997) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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1995· 1 entry
Played for France national under-18 association football team (1995–1997) — 21 appearances, 12 goals.
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1994· 1 entry
Played for France national under-16 association football team (1994–1995).
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1979· 1 entry
Born 1979-03-14.
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