Hatem Ben Arfa

French footballer, known for Lille

Hatem Ben Arfa - French footballer, known for Lille
Born

March 7th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A professional footballer played as a winger. Career began at Lyon, contributing to the team's Ligue 1 title. Transferred to Lille where significant performances included winning the Coupe de France. Later had stints at Marseille, Newcastle United, and Paris Saint-Germain, displaying notable dribbling and creativity on the field. Later years included time at clubs in Spain and France, showcasing skills but struggling to maintain consistent form.

Won Ligue 1 with Lyon

Captured Coupe de France with Lille

Played for Newcastle United in the Premier League

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