Nicolas Anelka

Born: March 14, 1979

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Le Chesnay, France
Nationality: France French

Position: Striker
Nicolas Anelka of West Bromwich Albion in action during the pre season friendly match between Puskas FC Academy and West Bromwich Albion at the Varosi Stadium on July 22, 2013
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Career History
Senior2013-2014West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole has 387 articles about Nicolas Anelka. Articles 1 to 40:
Youssuff Mulumbu of West Bromwich Albion celebrates in 2011.
Former West Bromwich Albion star Youssouf Mulumbu opens up on English career - 'It went really well, until Tony Pulis arrived'
Trained at Paris Saint-Germain after growing up in Ile-de-France, Youssouf Mulumbu speaks exclusively to Top Mercato about life at West Bromwich Albion and the 5-5 with Manchester United in 2013.
Nov 14, 17:02
 Arsenal's Patrick Vieira and Port Vale's Andy Porter challenge for the ball on January 3, 1998
Port Vale vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Arsenal and Port Vale.
Sep 22, 13:31
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on January 25, 2025
Premier League top scorers of all time after Mohamed Salah overtakes Andy Cole
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 34 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.
Sep 14, 20:35
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Forward open to Premier League move due to 'relegated' role under Mikel Arteta
An Arsenal forward is said to be open to moving to another Premier League club this summer transfer window in search of more regular playing time.
Aug 9, 15:27
 Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Chelsea's record in 13 previous European finals after Real Betis Conference League victory
Sports Mole looks at Chelsea's record in previous European finals following their 4-1 Conference League thrashing of Real Betis.
May 29, 07:51
 Man Utd celebrate winning the Champions League in 2008
Can you name the 2008 Champions League final squads?
On the 16th anniversary of the 2008 Champions League final, Sports Mole challenges you to name Manchester United's and Chelsea's matchday squads.
May 24, 08:49
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Manchester United's Carlos Tevez clash on May 21, 2008
Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Every previous all-English Champions League/Europa League/UEFA Cup final
Sports Mole looks at every previous all-English European final following Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League showpiece.
May 22, 08:06
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal seven years on from final game
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.
May 13, 11:58
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham: Every manager to win the Premier League in their first season as Arne Slot joins exclusive club
Following Liverpool and Arne Slot's Premier League success, Sports Mole looks back at all the managers to win the competition in their first season.
Apr 27, 17:34
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores against Crystal Palace on January 4, 2025
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Conference League clash
Ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash between Chelsea and Copenhagen, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 11, 22:05
 Chelsea in Copenhagen in 2011.
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca's defending 27-year streak in Conference League tie
Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's experience of facing Danish opposition in competitive fixtures ahead of the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie with Copenhagen.
Mar 5, 12:00
 Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'to accept' Premier League title failure as Gunners pray for 1998 repeat
Arsenal have not had the look of a Premier League title-winning side all season long, and their chances of glory are now officially over, expert Charles Watts says.
Feb 25, 15:39
 Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Ethan Nwaneri receives England call-up verdict as Arsenal attacker compared to Arsene Wenger protege
England boss Thomas Tuchel "must be tempted" to call up Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Feb 18, 20:00
 Manchester City trail Liverpool by five points going into the November international break on November 12, 2024
Liverpool vs. Man City key stats and facts: How victory for either side could impact Premier League title race
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the key stats and facts ahead of Sunday's top-of-the-table Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.
Nov 29, 18:49
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for Arsenal in 2012
Arsenal's most expensive sales ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Arsenal's glittering history.
Jun 6, 12:13
 Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their second goal on May 11, 2024
Raheem Sterling moves into top 20 in all-time Premier League goalscorers list
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling moves into the top 20 of all-time Premier League goalscorers after netting against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
May 12, 09:29
 West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus in action with Manchester United's Luke Shaw on December 23, 2023
How Manchester United could line up against Luton Town
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Luton Town.
Feb 16, 09:42
 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal on February 11, 2024
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund equals Nicolas Anelka Premier League scoring record
Rasmus Hojlund equals a Premier League scoring record set by Nicolas Anelka after netting in Manchester United's 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Feb 12, 12:21
 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal on February 11, 2024
Manchester United close gap on Aston Villa thanks to Scott McTominay winner
Scott McTominay powers home an 86th-minute header as Manchester United overcome Aston Villa 2-1 to close the gap on the Lions in the Premier League table.
Feb 11, 18:28
 PSG vs. Milan from 2001
Paris Saint-Germain vs. AC Milan: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.
Oct 25, 08:16
 Alan Shearer pictured on December 14, 2015
EFL Cup final: Newcastle United's last five Wembley final appearances
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the last five times that Newcastle United have been involved in a Wembley final.
Feb 25, 12:29
 France's Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring against England at the World Cup on December 10, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for France to be confident of beating Morocco
Ahead of Wednesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why France can be confident of securing their place in the final.
Dec 13, 15:54
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus pictured on April 16, 2022
Gabriel Jesus pictured at Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal move
Gabriel Jesus is pictured inside the Emirates Stadium for the first time as Arsenal prepare to announce the striker's £45m signing from Manchester City.
Jun 30, 13:07
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal against Real Madrid on April 26, 2022
Shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal ahead of an anticipated transfer from Manchester City.
Jun 6, 13:58
 Emile Smith Rowe in action for Arsenal on February 19, 2022
Mikel Arteta hints at Emile Smith Rowe return against Watford
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta seemingly confirms that Emile Smith Rowe will be back fit for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Watford at Vicarage Road.
Mar 4, 13:57
 Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe during the warm up before the match, December 1, 2021
Emile Smith Rowe 'misses Arsenal training ahead of Wolves clash'
Emile Smith Rowe is reportedly absent from Arsenal training ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 23, 14:18
 Emile Smith Rowe in action for Arsenal on February 19, 2022
Emile Smith Rowe out to match Nicolas Anelka goalscoring feat
Emile Smith Rowe aims to become just the second player aged 21 or under to score 10 Premier League goals in a single season for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 23, 12:26
 Branislav Ivanovic and Nicolas Anelka representing Chelsea in 2010.
Chelsea in the Roman Abramovich era: The kings of the January transfer window
The January transfer window creates mayhem and hesitancy in equal measure, but Chelsea have perfected the art of making pivotal decisions during the middle of the season.
Dec 29, 13:00
 Chelsea's Timo Werner celebrates scoring against Krasnodar in the Champions League on October 28, 2020
How have Chelsea fared on previous trips to Russia?
As Chelsea prepare for Wednesday's Champions League game against Zenit St Petersburg, Sports Mole takes a look at how the Blues have fared on previous trips to Russia.
Dec 6, 13:00
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their second goal as Watford manager Claudio Ranieri looks on on November 28, 2021
Premier League 100 club: Record-breaking Vardy passes Keane, level with Hasselbaink
Jamie Vardy sets a new mark for most Premier League goals after the age of 30 with a brace against Watford, also drawing level with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the all-time list.
Nov 29, 14:17
 Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Watford on November 7, 2021
Emile Smith Rowe joins elite crowd with Watford goal
Emile Smith Rowe becomes just the fourth Arsenal player aged 21 or under to score in three consecutive appearances with his strike against Watford.
Nov 7, 16:11
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal with Mohamed Salah on October 16, 2021
Premier League 100 club: Sadio Mane joins list of centurions
After Sadio Mane netted his 100th Premier League goal at the weekend, Sports Mole looks at the exclusive club he has joined in reaching a century.
Oct 17, 17:50
 Nicolas Anelka pictured for Chelsea in 2011
On This Day in 2010: France striker Nicolas Anelka suspended for 18 matches
Nicolas Anelka was disciplined for his part in the internal strife which contributed to Les Bleus' early exit from the tournament in South Africa.
Aug 16, 11:00
 Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal for France on June 8, 2021
Nicolas Anelka urges Kylian Mbappe to leave Paris Saint-Germain
Nicolas Anelka urges Kylian Mbappe to leave Paris Saint-Germain if he wants to compete for major honours such as the Ballon d'Or.
Jul 5, 12:20
 Kevin Keegan in charge of Newcastle United in September 2008
On This Day: Kevin Keegan returns to the dugout with Man City
Kevin Keegan had quit as England boss seven months earlier.
May 24, 06:56
 Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on January 2, 2021
Stephane Henchoz tips Steven Gerrard to become "world class" Liverpool boss
Steven Gerrard's former Liverpool teammate Stephane Henchoz expects the Rangers boss to be back at Anfield in the dugout one day.
Jan 31, 12:58
 Nicolas Anelka pictured for Chelsea in 2011
On This Day: Nicolas Anelka signs for Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka missed the crucial penalty in Chelsea's 2008 Champions League final defeat.
Jan 11, 08:57
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on December 6, 2020
Brendan Rodgers: 'Jamie Vardy has plenty more goals in him'
Jamie Vardy shares 19th spot in the Premier League all-time goals list with Ian Wright and Romelu Lukaku.
Dec 14, 13:30
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
A look at players sent home from international duty
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood are the latest names on a long list of players to make an early departure.
Sep 7, 16:20
 French players refuse to take part in training at the 2010 World Cup after NicolasAnelka is sent home
On this day in 2010: Nicolas Anelka hit by 18-match ban after World Cup row
The striker, with Chelsea at the time, was disciplined for his part in the internal strife.
Aug 17, 07:29
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