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Nicolas Anelka - French association football player (born 1979)

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Nicolas Sébastien Anelka, born on 14 March 1979, is a French professional football manager and former player who played as a forward. His career spanned multiple continents and included stints with top-tier clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahçe, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, Shanghai Shenhua, Juventus, West Bromwich Albion, and Mumbai City. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in his career.
Main Milestones
Birth
14 March 1979
Nicolas Anelka was born in Versailles, France.
Professional Debut
1995-1996
Anelka made his professional debut at the age of 16 for Paris Saint-Germain Football Club.
Arsenal and Early Success
1996-1999
Anelka moved to Arsenal, where he won the 1997–98 Premier League and FA Cup double. He became a first-team regular and won the PFA Young Player of the Year Award in the 1998–99 season.
Real Madrid and UEFA Champions League
1999-2000
Anelka joined Real Madrid for £22.3 million and was part of the team that won the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League. Despite initial struggles, he scored crucial goals, including his first La Liga goal against Barcelona and goals in both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Manchester City and Fenerbahçe
2002-2005
Anelka joined Manchester City for £13 million and became the club's top scorer in his first two seasons. He then moved to Fenerbahçe in 2005, helping the Turkish club win the Süper Lig title.
Bolton Wanderers and Chelsea
2006-2008
Anelka signed with Bolton Wanderers for £8 million and became the club's top scorer in the 2006–07 season. He then joined Chelsea for £15 million in 2008, where he won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2008–09 season and played a crucial role in Chelsea's 2009–10 Premier League title win.
Later Career
2012-2015
Anelka played for Shanghai Shenhua, Juventus on loan, West Bromwich Albion, and Mumbai City in the Indian Super League, marking the end of his playing career.
Post-Playing Career
Post-2015
Anelka transitioned into football management, leveraging his extensive playing experience to guide teams.

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