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Samir Nasri is a French former professional footballer. He primarily played as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he was also deployed in the central midfield. Nasri was known for his dribbling, ball control and passing ability. His playing style, ability and cultural background drew comparisons to former French player Zinedine Zidane.
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Born 26 June 1987 · Q1920
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Public attention spiked: 6,722 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.3× the usual 921, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Samir Nasri spends 10 hours in police custody as ex-Arsenal & Man City star caught up in alleged drug trafficking and money laundering affair” (GOAL).
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GOAL: Samir Nasri spends 10 hours in police custody as ex-Arsenal & Man City star caught up in alleged drug trafficking and money laundering affair
Yahoo! Sports: Samir Nasri questioned by police over money laundering
Talksport: Ex-Premier League star Samir Nasri ‘taken into police custody’ over alleged money laundering investigation with organised crime group
Public attention spiked: 3,621 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.9× the usual 921, with 0 article edits.
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Yahoo! Sports: Samir Nasri and Franck Ribéry in talks for pundit roles on in-house Ligue 1 channel
Played for R.S.C. Anderlecht (2019–2020) — 7 appearances, 1 goals.
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The Guardian: West Ham’s Manuel Pellegrini puts faith in finding ‘real’ Samir Nasri
The Guardian: Samir Nasri faces fitness battle to make West Ham move after doping ban
The Guardian: Samir Nasri’s doping ban extended from six to 18 months after appeal by Uefa
The Guardian: Samir Nasri given six-month ban for doping violation over drip treatment
Played for West Ham United F.C. (2018–2019) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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The Guardian: How Samir Nasri went from being the ‘new Zidane’ to an outcast | Nick Ames
The Guardian: Samir Nasri tells Jamie Vardy to ‘play the game like a man’ after red card
Played for Antalyaspor (2017–2018) — 8 appearances, 2 goals.
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The Guardian: Samir Nasri under investigation for intravenous drip treatment at LA clinic
The Guardian: Samir Nasri, Wilfried Bony and Eliaquim Mangala leave Manchester City on loan
The Guardian: Samir Nasri ‘a little overweight’ says Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola – video
The Guardian: Samir Nasri left out due to weight issues, says Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
ESPN: Samir Nasri still has a role to play for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
Played for Sevilla FC (2016–2017) — 23 appearances, 2 goals.
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Had short spells at Antalyaspor, West Ham United and Anderlecht until his retirement in 2021
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Joined Sevilla in 2016.
The Guardian: Manchester City’s Samir Nasri out for another three months
The Guardian: Samir Nasri sees himself in MLS after Manchester City career ends
The Guardian: Agüero, Silva and Nasri sent home from Manchester City training with virus
The Guardian: Samir Nasri says Manchester City will not show Barcelona too much respect
Won the English Football League Cup with Manchester City (2013-2014).
Won the English Premier League with Manchester City (2013-2014).
Won award: Alan Hardaker Trophy (2014).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester City (2013–14).
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Won: Football League Cup with Manchester City (2013–14).
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Won award: Nominated for the Best at Sport award at the British Muslim Awards (2013).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Manchester City (2012–13).
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Won the English Premier League with Manchester City (2011-2012).
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester City (2012).
Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester City (2012).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester City (2011–12).
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Won award: PFA Fans' Player of the Month (January 2011).
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Runner-up: Football League Cup with Arsenal (2010–11).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2010–11).
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Played for Manchester City F.C. (2011–2017) — 129 appearances, 18 goals.
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Joined Manchester City in 2011.
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (December 2010).
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Won award: PFA Fans' Player of the Month (October 2010).
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Won award: French Player of the Year (2010).
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Won award: PFA Fans' Player of the Month (December 2010).
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After failing to make the 2010 World Cup squad, Nasri opened up about the situation, stating that during Gallas' final year at Arsenal, Nasri was one of "four or five" Arsenal players who did not speak to the defender
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In order to accommodate the arrival of Russian attacker Andrey Arshavin, it was recommended by both Wenger and then-France national team coach Raymond Domenech that Nasri revert to his role as a deep-lying midfielder so
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (2008–2011) — 86 appearances, 18 goals.
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Joined Arsenal in 2008.
Won the French Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year with Marseille (2006-2007).
Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2006–07).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year (2006–07).
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Nasri admitted that the move to Bastide really helped his game, stating, "That's where I really started to progress
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Played for France men's national association football team (2007–2013) — 41 appearances, 5 goals.
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Runner-up: Coupe de France with Marseille (2006).
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Played for France national under-21 association football team (2006–2007) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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Runner-up: Coupe de France with Marseille (2005).
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Won: UEFA Intertoto Cup with Marseille (2005).
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Played for France national under-19 association football team (2005–2006) — 10 appearances, 5 goals.
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Won: UEFA European Under-17 Championship with France U17 (2004).
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Played for Olympique de Marseille (2004–2008) — 121 appearances, 11 goals.
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Joined Marseille in 2004.
Played for France national under-18 association football team (2004–2005) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for France national under-17 association football team (2003–2004) — 16 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for France national under-16 association football team (2002–2003) — 16 appearances, 8 goals.
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Joined Marseille in 1997.
Born 1987-06-26.
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