Nicolas Anelka
Footballer and manager, Arsenal star
Born
March 14th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A former professional footballer and manager, played as a forward. Began career at Paris Saint-Germain before joining Arsenal in 1997. Played for multiple clubs including Real Madrid, Chelsea, and the French national team. Won the Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2009-2010 season and the FA Cup in 2012. Transitioned to management after retiring, including a stint with the Indian Super League's Mumbai City FC.
Won Premier League with Chelsea
Played for Arsenal and Real Madrid
Represented France in international competitions
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