Born: March 14, 1979
Birthplace: Versailles, France
Height: 6′ 0”
Weight: 12.3
Pos: F
Age: 28

Anelka is a highly skillful striker, but also a character who is a law unto himself at times and has earned himself the nickname ‘the Incredible Sulk’ thanks to his moody personality.

He burst onto the scene after being signed by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as a virtual unknown in February 1997, costing the Gunners just £500,000 from Paris St Germain.

And he was soon terrorising defences with his blistering pace and finishing ability, netting his first Arsenal goal with the opener in a 3-2 home win over Manchester United. He went on to score nine times as Arsenal won the Premiership.

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