Nicolas Anelka

Soccer Player

Birthday March 14, 1979

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Le Chesnay, France

Age 45 years old

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About

Journeyman striker who spent more than 17 years playing with top European teams, most notably making 125 appearances for Chelsea from 2008 to 2012.

Before Fame

He started his career in the youth system of Paris Saint-Germain.

Trivia

He was suspended for 18 games after a fight with the coach of the French national team, effectively ending his international playing career.

Family Life

His parents emigrated from Martinique in 1974, and his mother became a secretary at a local high school.

Associated With

He was born in France; however, he identified more with Muslim players like Majed Abdullah.