1998
Premier League Championship
Nicolas Anelka wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and emerges as a dangerous young striker with pace and important goals.
Football player and manager history
Nicolas Anelka
Explore 25 football history records associated with Nicolas Anelka, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1998 May 16th
1998 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United.
1999
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid recruits Nicolas Anelka, formerly of Arsenal. The French forward moved from Arsenal to Spain after helping the London club win domestic trophies.
2000
Anelka Returns to Childhood Club
Nicolas Anelka returned to Paris Saint-Germain after spells at Arsenal and Real Madrid, becoming a prominent attacking signing for the club.
2000 May 24th
Champions League Winner
Nicolas Anelka started in attack and occupied Valencia's back line in the decisive match in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
2002
Anelka Becomes Keegan Manchester City Signing
Nicolas Anelka moves from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City, giving Kevin Keegan's newly promoted side a fast, technically gifted centre-forward.
2009
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 19 goals for Chelsea. The campaign is particularly remembered for his productive season as Chelsea’s principal scorer.
2010
Premier League Championship
Nicolas Anelka wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and links attacks intelligently and complements Didier Drogba in the forward line.
2010 May 15th
FA Cup Winner
Nicolas Anelka provided movement in the attacking line as Chelsea pursued the winning goal as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.