| Nicolas Anelka | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Nicolas Anelka | |
| Date of birth | 14 March 1979 | |
| Place of birth | Versailles, France | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Versailles (vɛʀsaj in French) formerly de facto capital of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 85 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Chelsea | |
| Number | 39 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1995–1997 1997–1999 1999–2000 2000–2002 2002 2002–2005 2005–2006 2006–2008 2008– | Paris Saint-Germain Arsenal Real Madrid Paris Saint-Germain → Liverpool (loan) Manchester City Fenerbahçe Bolton Wanderers Chelsea | 10 (1) 65 (23) 19 (2) 39 (10) 20 (4) 89 (38) 39 (14) 53 (21) 14 (1) |
| National team2 | ||
| 1998– | France | 48 (11) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
Nicolas Anelka (born March 14, 1979 in Versailles, France)[1] is a French football striker who plays for Chelsea F.C. of the Barclays Premier League. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Versailles (vɛʀsaj in French) formerly de facto capital of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs After making his name at Arsenal F.C., he has since played for eight teams in scarcely more than ten years, earning himself the nickname "Le Sulk"[2] in the process.
He transfered to Chelsea from Bolton Wanderers F.C. for a reported £15 million in January 2008. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater As a result, he became the most expensive player in football history having commanded more than 85 million GBP in transfer fees. [3]
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Family background
Anelka's parents are from Martinique. Martinique is an Island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, having a land area of 1128 km² He has two brothers, Claude, and Didier. Claude Anelka is a French football agent the brother of Nicolas Anelka.
Club Career
Anelka started his career at Paris Saint-Germain as a youth player and was said to have great potential for striking a ball and set play goals. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. In February 1997, at the age of 17, he joined English Premier League club Arsenal for a fee of £500,000[4] under newly appointed manager Arsène Wenger. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs Arsène Wenger OBE (born October 22, 1949 in Strasbourg) is a French football manager, in charge of Arsenal Anelka scored his first goal for Arsenal against Manchester United in a 3–2 home win. [5] His first team opportunities were limited in the 1996–97 season, but in the 1997–98 season he broke into the first team, after a long-term injury to striker Ian Wright. Ian Edward Wright, MBE (born 3 November 1963 in Woolwich, London) is an English former professional footballer who won the Golden Anelka was a key player in Arsenal's "Double" win, of both the Premier League championship and the FA Cup trophy that season. The Double is a term in football, which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Anelka scored the second goal in Arsenal's 2–0 win over PFA Young Player of the Year Award in the 1998–99 season, but Arsenal failed to defend their Premiership title and made little progress in the UEFA Champions League, while Anelka wanted a better salary. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club In all he made 90 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 28 goals.
He transferred to Real Madrid C.F. in the summer of 1999 for £22. 3 million pounds. [6] Anelka began brightly, arriving as a record signing to the Madrid side. He had initial success, but soon fell out of favor with fans, fellow players, and new coach Vicente del Bosque, at one point receiving a 45-day suspension for refusing to train. Vicente del Bosque (born December 23, 1950, in Salamanca, Spain) is a Spanish football coach the current manager Despite eventually returning to favor and figuring in the successful capture of the 1999-2000 Champions League campaign[7] (he scored vital goals in both legs of the semi-finals against Bayern Munich), he was surplus to the requirements of the club. FC Bayern München is a German Sports club based in Munich, Bavaria (München Bayern
Anelka signed a professional contract at Paris Saint-Germain, a return to the club at which he used to play as a youth player, in a transfer deal worth £20 million. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. After eighteen months, Anelka returned to the English Premiership in January 2002 with Liverpool on a short term loan deal until the end of the season. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. He contributed to Liverpool's late push to come second in the league but manager Gérard Houllier decided not to offer him a permanent deal after the end of the season in favour of signing El Hadji Diouf. Gérard Houllier OBE, (ʒeʁaʁ ulje born 3 September, 1947, in Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France) is a El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (الحاج ديوف (born January 15 1981) is a Senegalese footballer He plays for Sunderland and Senegal Nevertheless, he was placed 96th in the 100 Players Who Shook The Kop. Anelka opted to join newly promoted Manchester City F.C., and the £13 million fee paid by manager Kevin Keegan was a club record. TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951 is a former footballer, and former England national team coach who has been manager of various
In January 2005, the speculation ended when Manchester City announced that Anelka had completed a £7 million transfer to Turkish team Fenerbahçe. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (Fenerbahçe Sports Club commonly known as Fenerbahçe (feneːɾbatʃe is a professional Sports club based in the district of [8] Anelka helped the Turkish club win the league title in 2005. In August of that same year, there was considerable speculation in the press that Anelka was being courted by Newcastle United for a return to English football, although the transfer never came about. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Anelka stayed on at the Turkish club where he played with them in the UEFA Champions League, but they finished bottom of their group.
During the summer transfer window of 2006, press reports once again linked Anelka with a return to English football. Portsmouth F.C. manager Harry Redknapp was allegedly willing to either pay £8. Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. Henry James "Harry" Redknapp (born 2 March 1947 is an English former footballer who has had a long career in football management and is the current 2 million to bring the striker to Fratton Park, or take him on a season long loan. Fratton Park is the home stadium of Portsmouth FC, and is situated in the English city-port of Portsmouth. [9]
On 25 August 2006, Bolton Wanderers signed Anelka on a four-year deal for a club record of £8m. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater [10] Anelka made his debut for Bolton against Watford on 9 September 2006. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian [11] He finished the 2006-07 season as Bolton's top scorer with 11 goals.
During January 2007, Anelka stated that he would be willing to leave Bolton Wanderers for a return to former club Arsenal. [12] However, Anelka pledged his future to Bolton Wanderers in July 2007, following talks with manager Sammy Lee. Samuel "Sammy" Lee (born 7 February 1959 in Liverpool) is an English football coach and former player [13] Anelka later said he would reluctantly consider leaving the club if Bolton's poor start to the 2007-08 season continues. [14] However, Anelka signed a new four year contract with Bolton Wanderers on 30 August, which would expire in 2011. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and [15]
On 11 January 2008 it was confirmed that Anelka would join Chelsea for £15 million[16], making him the most expensive player in footballing history, with £87 million having been spent on his services since he left Paris Saint Germain for Arsenal in 1997[17]. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. Anelka made his debut for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur on January 12, 2008. Tottenham Hotspur, ˈtɒʔnəm is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [18]. He scored his first goal for Chelsea on 26 January 2008 in the FA Cup 4th-round against Wigan Athletic, and scored his first league goal on 2 February against Portsmouth F.C.. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth.
In the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final, Anelka's seventh and decisive penalty was stopped by Edwin van der Sar, ultimately resulting in Manchester United winning the Champions League. Background Manchester United went into the Champions League final as champions of England for the 17th time and undefeated in the 2007&ndash08 Champions League Edwin van der Sar (born 29 October 1970 in Voorhout) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper
International career
At youth level, Anelka played for the French U-20 team at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, and made his senior team debut for France in a goalless draw with Sweden on April 22, 1998. The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was 11th staging of FIFA World Youth Championship. The French national football team represents the nation of France in international football. The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) When striker Djibril Cissé was forced out of 2006 World Cup due to injury, Olympique Lyonnais' striker Sidney Govou was called up as Cissé's replacement rather than Anelka, who described the decision as a "real shame. Djibril Cissé (born 12 August 1981, in Arles, France) is a French international football player of Ivorian The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. Sidney Govou (born July 27, 1979 in Le Puy-en-Velay) is a football player from France of Beninese descent . . I was completely available and ready to play in this World Cup. I think I could have helped France. "
Anelka came on as a substitute in the Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania on 24 March 2007, and scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory. The national football team of Lithuania is controlled by the Lithuanian Football Federation. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Following his performance, Anelka was praised by Raymond Domenech: "It is the Nicolas I like to see. . . when he shows these qualities, he is a candidate for a permanent place. " [19] He also scored in the 2–0 victory against Ukraine on 2 June 2007, and is now one of Raymond Domenech's first-choice strikers, forming France's number one attacking partnership with Thierry Henry. The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Thierry Daniel Henry ( born 17 August 1977
Personal
Anelka acted in the 2002 film Le Boulet as a footballer named Nicolas. He has stated that when he hangs up his boots, he would like to work in the film industry, because he has a friend in the business. [20] He said: "I have a friend who's a producer, who makes lots of films. He recently did Asterix. So it's already agreed that I'm going to do other films. It helps to know actors and producers. It's different to football and it's something I enjoy very much because there's no ball. I like pretending to be somebody else, it's fun. "
Statistics
Club performance
- As of 4 February 2008. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [1][21]
| Club | Season | Premier League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Chelsea F.C. | 2007-08 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Club | Season | Premier League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Bolton Wanderers | 2007-08 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 12 | |
| Club | Season | Prem League | Turkish Cup | --------- | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Fenerbahçe | 2006-07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 2 | - | - | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 12 | |
| 2004-05 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | |
| Club | Season | Premiership | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2004-05 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 |
| 2003-04 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 25 | |
| 2002-03 | 38 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 14 | |
| Liverpool Loan | 2001-02 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 5 |
| Club | Season | Ligue 1 | French Cup | Ligue Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2001-02 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000-01 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 13 | |
| Club | Season | Primera Div | Spanish Cup | La Liga | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid | 1999-00 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 9 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 39 | 8 |
| Club | Season | Premiership | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Arsenal F.C. | 1998-99 | 35 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 19 |
| 1997-98 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 9 | |
| 1996-97 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Club | Season | Ligue 1 | French Cup | Ligue Cup | Europe | Others | Total | ||||||
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 1996-97 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 1995-96 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 338 | 114 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 52 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 446 | 147 | |
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (Fenerbahçe Sports Club commonly known as Fenerbahçe (feneːɾbatʃe is a professional Sports club based in the district of The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. Current Teams (2008-2009 Ligue 1 teams in European competitions The original European Cup of 1955-56 featured Real Madrid against Stade This is about the football competition for the rugby see Coupe de France (rugby. The Coupe de la Ligue, the French League Cup is an elimination cup competition organised by the Ligue de Football Professionnel. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. The Primera División of the es Liga de Fútbol Profesional ( Professional Football League) commonly known as La Liga or The Copa del Rey is an annual cup competition for Spanish football teams The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Current Teams (2008-2009 Ligue 1 teams in European competitions The original European Cup of 1955-56 featured Real Madrid against Stade This is about the football competition for the rugby see Coupe de France (rugby. The Coupe de la Ligue, the French League Cup is an elimination cup competition organised by the Ligue de Football Professionnel. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. | 10 October 1998 | Moscow, Russia |  Russia | 1-0 | 3-2 | Euro 2000 qualification |
| 2. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The Russia national football team (Сборная России по футболу is the national football team of Russia controlled by the Football Union of Qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2000 final tournament took place throughout 1998 and 1999. | 10 February 1999 | London, England |  England | 1-0 | 2-0 | Friendly match |
| 3. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event | 10 February 1999 | London, England | England | 2-0 | 2-0 | Friendly match |
| 4. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event | 6 June 2000 | Casablanca, Morocco |  Morocco | 4-1 | 5-1 | Friendly match |
| 5. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Casablanca (in Standard Arabic: الدار البيضاء ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʼ; Moroccan Arabic: dar beïda الدار البيضا Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The Morocco national football team ( Arabic: منتخب المغرب لكرة القدم nicknamed أسود الأطلس (Lions of the Atlas, is the national An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event | 16 August 2000 | Marseille, France | FIFA XI | 5-0 | 5-1 | Exhibition match |
| 6. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Marseille, ( English alt Marseilles mɑrˈseɪ — French: maʁsɛj locally — Provençal Occitan: Marselha maʀˈsijɔ This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event | 30 May 2001 | Daegu, Korea |  Korea Republic | 3-0 | 5-0 | 2001 Confederations Cup |
| 7. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Daegu (pronounced) also spelled Taegu (pronounced) officially called Daegu Metropolitan City, is the fourth largest city in South Korea after Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup was the fifth FIFA Confederations Cup and the third to be organised by FIFA. | 9 November 2005 | Fort-de-France, France |  Costa Rica | 1-2 | 3-2 | Friendly match |
| 8. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Fort-de-France is the Capital of France 's Caribbean Département d'outre-mer of Martinique. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match or simply exhibition, or a demonstration or demo event is a sporting event | 11 October 2006 | Sochaux, France |  Faroe Islands | 3-0 | 5-0 | Euro 2008 qualification |
| 9. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Sochaux is a commune in the Doubs department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Faroe Islands national football team is the national football team of Faroe Islands and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association. This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008. | 24 March 2007 | Kaunas, Lithuania |  Lithuania | 1-0 | 1-0 | Euro 2008 qualification |
| 10. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Kaunas ( ˈkoʊnəs is the second largest City in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the The national football team of Lithuania is controlled by the Lithuanian Football Federation. This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008. | 2 June 2007 | Saint-Denis, France |  Ukraine | 2-0 | 2-0 | Euro 2008 qualification |
| 11. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008. | 13 October 2007 | Torshavn, Faroe Islands | Faroe Islands | 1-0 | 6-0 | Euro 2008 qualification |
Career honours
- Winner
- 1997-98 FA Premier League with Arsenal
- 1997-98 FA Cup with Arsenal
- 1998-99 Charity Shield with Arsenal
- 1999-00 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
- 2000 European Football Championship with France
- 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup with France
- 2001-02 UEFA Intertoto Cup with Paris Saint-Germain
- 2004-05 Turkish Premier Super League with Fenerbahçe
- Runner Up
- 1998-99 FA Premier League with Arsenal
- 2001-02 FA Premier League with Liverpool
- 2005-06 Turkish Cup with Fenerbahçe
- 2005-06 Turkish Premier Super League with Fenerbahçe
- 2007-08 Carling Cup with Chelsea
- 2007-08 UEFA Champions League with Chelsea
- 2007-08 FA Premier League with Chelsea
References
- ^ a b Soccerbase - Nicolas Anelka. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Tórshavn (ˈtʰɔuʂhaun is the Capital of the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands or Faeroe Islands or simply Faroe(s or Faeroes (Føroyar meaning " Sheep Islands" Færøerne Old Norse The Faroe Islands national football team is the national football team of Faroe Islands and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association. This page describes the qualifying procedure for the UEFA Euro 2008. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA (the Union of European The FIFA Confederations Cup is an Association football tournament for national teams currently held every four years by FIFA. The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs Soccerbase.
- ^ Le future of Le Sulk. ITV-Football. Retrieved on 2008-01-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.
- ^ Sky Sports | Football | News | Anelka signs for Chelsea
- ^ ArseWEB - number 9 Nicolas Anelka. arseweb. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ 39 Nicolas Anelka. ESPNsoccernet. Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Nicolas Anelka. Football-heroes. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ Apology Behind Him, Real Madrid's Forward Helps Break Bayern : A Goal Returns Anelka to Favor. International Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2008-01-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes.
- ^ "Anelka completes Fenerbahce move", BBC Sport, 2005-01-31. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Retrieved on 2007-07-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off
- ^ Portsmouth Close To Securing Transfer Deal With Fenerbahçe For Former Liverpool, Arsenal & Man City Striker Nicolas Anelka | Premiership Latest Football News
- ^ "Bolton sign Anelka in record deal", BBC Sport, 2006-08-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ "Allardyce buoyed by Anelka debut", BBC Sport, 2006-09-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ "Anelka's Wenger admiration", Sky Sports, 2007-01-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ "Anelka makes commitment to Bolton", BBC Sport, 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ "Bolton form may mean Anelka exit", BBC Sport, 2007-08-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Retrieved on 2007-08-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the
- ^ "Anelka signs new deal with Bolton", BBC Sport, 2007-08-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Retrieved on 2007-08-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and
- ^ Anelka signs for Blues.
- ^ Premier League Clubs Break Transfer Record.
- ^ Anelka shines as Chelsea win.
- ^ Daily Express: The World's Greatest Newspaper :: Other Sport :: Ronaldo rejoices
- ^ Football - Knowledge: has a journalist ever won an international cap? | Football | guardian.co.uk
- ^ Nicolas ANELKA. Yahoo! Sport. Retrieved on 2007-07-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
External links
- Nicolas Anelka FIFA competition record
- (French) FFF profile
- Nicolas Anelka career stats at Soccerbase
- FootballDatabase profile and statistics
- Sporting-Heroes photographs and statistics
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