Nicolas Anelka

France · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2009

Journeyman striker with explosive pace and calm, clinical finishing

Nicknames Le Sulk

75.1OVR#714 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed88.2
  • Shooting75.4
  • Passing68.6
  • Ball Control81.3
  • Movement73.8
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill29.3
  • Physical76.0
  • Mental69.0
  • Career69.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed91
  2. Acceleration91
  3. Runs in Behind90
  4. Knock-on & Run89
  5. Top Speed with Ball88
  6. Finishing88
  7. Longevity88
  8. Change of Pace86
  9. Shot Power86
  10. Dribbling86

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.2

  • Top Speed91
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed84
  • Top Speed with Ball88
  • Knock-on & Run89
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 75.4

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys76
  • Curve68
  • Penalties80
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics68

Passing 68.6

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 81.3

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks78
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 73.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs35

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 29.3

  • Defensive Positioning32
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 76.0

  • Strength74
  • Stamina77
  • Agility83
  • Balance82
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression66

Mental 69.0

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership56
  • Selflessness64
  • Concentration76
  • Determination74
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 69.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements71
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty22

Profile

Born
14 March 1979
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2015
Prime
1998-2009

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 1997–1999 Arsenal
  • 1999–2000 Real Madrid
  • 2000–2002 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2001–2002 Liverpool (loan)
  • 2002–2005 Manchester City
  • 2005–2006 Fenerbahçe
  • 2006–2008 Bolton Wanderers
  • 2008–2012 Chelsea
  • 2012–2013 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2013–2013 Juventus (loan)
  • 2013–2014 West Bromwich Albion
  • 2014–2015 Mumbai City

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2000 Real Madrid

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

League title · Premier League Arsenal 1

1997–98

League title · Süper Lig Fenerbahçe 1

2004–05

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2009–10

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2012–13

Confederations Cup 1

2001

FA Cup 3

1997–98, 2008–09, 2009–10

Community Shield 2

1998, 2009

Premier League Golden Boot 1

2008–09

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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