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Nicolas
Anelka
Personal Details
Nationality
France
France
Date of Birth
14/03/1979
Height
185cm
Position
Forward
Premier League Record
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Golden Boot
1
2008/09
Premier League Champion
2
1997/98
2009/10
Player of the Month
2
February 1999
November 2008
Overview
Stats
Appearances
364
Goals
125
Wins
182
Losses
95
Attack
Goals
125
Goals per match
0.34
Headed goals
4
Goals with right foot
45
Goals with left foot
12
Penalties scored
0
Freekicks scored
1
Shots
488
Shots on target
201
Shooting accuracy %
41%
Hit woodwork
17
Big chances missed
14
Team Play
Assists
48
Passes
5,108
Passes per match
14.03
Big Chances Created
10
Crosses
438
Discipline
Yellow cards
5
Red cards
1
Fouls
158
Offsides
185
Defence
Tackles
141
Blocked shots
119
Interceptions
90
Clearances
25
Headed Clearance
7