Nicolas Anelka has spent 29 years building a distinguished career as a Association football coach in French.
French football manager (born 1979)
"Anelka's most defining period arguably came at Arsenal, where he won the Double in 1998 as a burgeoning star." โ About Nicolas Anelka
| Metric | Nicolas Anelka | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 47 | 52 | -5 yrs |
| Height | 185cm (6'1") | 182cm | +3cm |
| Career length | 29 yrs | ~35 yrs | -6 yrs |
| Based on 27 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
Did you know that Nicolas Anelka was famously sent home from the 2010 FIFA World Cup after a heated dispute with then-France manager Raymond Domenech?
Anelka's most defining period arguably came at Arsenal, where he won the Double in 1998 as a burgeoning star. Later, he enjoyed a prolific spell at Chelsea, securing the Premier League Golden Boot in 2009 and the league title in 2010.
Anelka's legacy is that of a supremely talented yet often controversial striker, a true footballing nomad who played for an unprecedented number of Europe's elite clubs, leaving a mark of brilliance and unpredictability.
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More from Europe โAlso known as: N. Anelka, Nic Anelka