Nicolas Anelka
Born: March 14, 1979 (age 46)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Le Chesnay, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2014 | West Bromwich Albion |
Sports Mole has 378 articles about Nicolas Anelka. Articles 1 to 40:
Top Premier League scorers of all time: Where does Mo Salah rank in list of best goalscorers ever?
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.
21 days ago
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.
43 days ago
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.
50 days ago
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.
58 days ago
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.
64 days ago
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.
146 days ago
Arsenal's most expensive sales ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Arsenal's glittering history.
322 days ago
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.
338 days ago
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.
346 days ago
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.
347 days ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
On This Day: Kevin Keegan returns to the dugout with Man City
Kevin Keegan had quit as England boss seven months earlier.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Nicolas Anelka urges Liverpool's Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah to resist Real Madrid
Former forward Nicolas Anelka says that Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah should be looking to remain at Liverpool rather than craving a move to Real Madrid.
5 years ago
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: What the stats say
Liverpool have not lost at home to City since May 2003, when Nicolas Anelka scored twice and Peter Schmeichel was in goal.
5 years ago
Daniel Sturridge happy to compete for Liverpool game time
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge insists that he is happy to fight for game time next season, despite being pushed out of the team by the club's front three.
7 years ago
Arsene Wenger reveals players he was most proud of signing
Arsene Wenger jokes that he made plenty of bad signings while in charge of Arsenal, while also opening up on the players he was "most proud of" recruiting.
7 years ago
Arsene Wenger's top 10 Arsenal signings - #7
Sports Mole's countdown of Arsene Wenger's top 10 signings from his Arsenal career continues with number seven - Nicolas Anelka.
7 years ago
Pep Guardiola backs Sergio Aguero to end Anfield hoodoo
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that his side have shown that they have what it takes to go to Anfield and end their poor record there.
7 years ago
Nicolas Anelka joins Roda JC as consultant
Former Real Madrid, Arsenal and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka joins Dutch outfit Roda JC as a consultant.
8 years ago
