Anelka made his debut for Mumbai City in a 5–1 defeat at Chennaiyin FC.

Anelka joined Mumbai City of the Indian Super League.

Anelka scored his first goal for West Bromwich Albion in a 3–3 draw with West Ham United.

Anelka joined West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer.

Anelka joined Italian side Juventus on a five-month loan deal.

Anelka made his Chinese Super League debut and scored his first CSL goal against Beijing Guoan.

Anelka scored his debut goal in a pre-season friendly match against Hunan Billows.

Anelka moved to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.

Anelka was excluded by the French Football Federation from the 2010 World Cup for comments directed against the national coach, Raymond Domenech.

Anelka scored twice in a 7–2 victory over Sunderland.

Anelka scored one goal and set up another in a 4–1 away win against former club Arsenal.

Anelka won the Golden Boot Award for being the first player that season to score ten Premier League goals.

Anelka scored his first competitive hat-trick for Chelsea against Sunderland.

Anelka scored his first league goal for Chelsea against Portsmouth.

Anelka made his Chelsea debut against Tottenham Hotspur.

Anelka joined Chelsea.

Bolton Wanderers signed Anelka on a four-year deal.

Anelka won and scored a penalty against Chelsea, leading to José Mourinho's first defeat as Chelsea manager.

Anelka joined Manchester City.

Anelka scored his first La Liga goal in a 3–0 defeat of rivals Barcelona.

Anelka scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Championship against Al-Nassr.

Anelka joined Real Madrid.

Anelka made his senior team debut for France in a goalless draw with Sweden.

Nicolas Sébastien Anelka was born.