Get to know Samir Nasri’s stats and player profile: How good was he in his prime?

Get to know Samir Nasri’s stats and player profile: How good was he in his prime?

Grace Waruguru
updated at February 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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Samir Nasri's stats and impressive records have placed him among the top players in France and globally. He started playing at seven and played for various local clubs. The football retiree was among the best in his time. Check out everything about the athlete's professional career.

Samir Nasri's playing style
Samir Nasri is a retired French footballer whose playing style was compared to Zinedine Zidane. Photo: @samnasri8 (Modified by author)
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During his stay with Arsenal, Arsenal Wenger described Samir as young, quick, and technically outstanding. Various media outlets have compared Nasri with Zinedine Zidane and Robert Pires. What are some of Samir Nasri's stats? Keep reading to find out.

Samir Nasri's profile and bio summary

Full name

Samir Nasri

Age

36 years old (As of 2024)

Date of birth

June 26th, 1987

Place of birth

Marseille, France

Nickname

The Next Zidane

Current residence

Hampstead, North London

Nationality

French

Parents

Hamid Nasri and Ouassila Ben Saïd

Siblings

Sonia, Walid, Malik

Height

5 feet, 9 inches

Weight

75kgs

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Brown

Profession

Professional footballer

Position

Attacking midfielder

Social media presence

Instagram, X (Twitter)

How old is Samir Nasri?

Samir Nasri's nationality
Samir Nasri warms up before the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on January 12, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. Photo: Marc Atkins (Modified by author)
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Samir Nasri, aged 36 years old in 2024, was born on June 26, 1987. He represented top football clubs and his country's national team professionally. He initially played as a winger and midfielder but soon focused on strengthening his midfielder capabilities.

What is Samir Nasri's nationality?

The athlete was born in Marseille, France, to Abdelfaid Nasri and Ouassila Ben Said. His parents were born in France but have Algerian roots. Samir's father was a bus driver who later became his manager, while his mother, Ouassila, was a housewife. The attacking midfielder is the eldest among four siblings: his sister Sonia and twin brothers Walid and Malik.

Who is Samir Nasri's wife?

Curious fans have been eager to peek into the French player's personal life. According to online sources, he is not married. However, he previously dated Tatiana Golovin, a French tennis player. Later, he dated Anara Anates, a British professional model. They broke up in 2016, and the player has kept his love life under wraps since then.

Education

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Samir Nasri speaks at a press conference in Brussels on July 9, 2019. Photo: Virgine Lefour (Modified by author)
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Nasri attended local primary and high schools in La Gavotte Peyret, where he was raised. He joined Marseille Youth Academy to sharpen his football skills. He also debuted his senior career with the club.

Samir Nasri's stats

Samir's professional debut was in 2004 with Olympique de Marseille. Nasri played with Marseille from 2004 to 2008, scoring 11 goals in 121 appearances. He won the 2006/2007 National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) Player of the Year award and was named to the Team of the Year.

The French footballer also played for Arsenal (2008-2011), Sevilla (on loan) from 2016 to 2017, Antalyaspor, West Ham United, and Anderlecht. Samir Nasri's jersey number has often changed as he has transferred to the different clubs. His squad numbers are:

  • Arsenal F.C - 8
  • Manchester City F.C - 11
  • Olympique de Marseille - 22
  • West Ham United F.C - 18
  • R.S.C Anderlecht - 14
  • Sevilla F.C - 10
  • Antalyaspor - 13

Samir Nasri's Arsenal stats

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Samir Nasri in great spirits during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 3, 2023. Photo: Catherine Steenkeste (Modified by author)
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The French midfielder spent three years with EPL's Arsenal F.C. In an interview, he noted Arsene Wenger's role in affirming his decision.

Arsene has a great reputation and he is one of the best managers in the world. He has proved that he puts a lot of confidence in the young players and he gives them a chance. It was very important for me to have such a great manager to work with and I'm really looking forward to working with both Arsene Wenger and all my new team-mates.

Samir's stats with Arsenal include:

  • He scored 18 goals in 86 appearances.
  • His debut goal made him the 83rd player in Premier League history and the 22nd Arsenal player to score on his league debut.
  • He won the Football League Cup runner-up in the 2010/2011 season.

Samir Nasri Man City's stats

Samir Nasri's age
Samir Nasri during the friendly match between RSC Anderlecht and Livingston FC at Pinatar Arena on January 11, 2020, in Murcia, Spain. Photo: Quality Sport Images (Modified by author)
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Nasri spent six years of his professional career with Manchester City, attaining 18 goals in 129 appearances. Other impressive stats with the franchise include:

  • Premier League Cup (2012, 2014)
  • Football League Cup (2013/2014)
  • FA Community Shield (2012)
  • FC Cup runners-up (2012/2013)
  • British Muslim Awards Best at Sport Award nominee (2013)
  • Alan Hardaker Trophy: (2014)

Where is Samir Nasri playing now?

Samir played for his country's national team from 2002 to 2013. At 34, Samir Nasri retired from active playing after spending his last year (2019-2020) with Anderlecht. According to dailystar.co.uk, he was banned for six months in December 2016 for receiving an intravenous drip of water containing nutrients. The ban was later extended to 12 months. The move significantly contributed to his retirement, as he did not return to his best form.

What is Samir Nasri's height?

The football retiree stands at 5 feet and 9 inches and weighs 75kgs. His natural hair is dark brown, but he frequently colours it in different shades to support his teams. The player has brown eyes.

Samir Nasri's net worth

Samir Nasri after retirement
Samir Nasri before the International Champions Cup 2017 match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 26, 2017. Photo: Matthew Ashton (Modified by author)
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Samir Nasri spent his career building a lasting legacy that could earn him an early retirement. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the former footballer is worth $22 million, primarily from his professional career and brand endorsements.

Samir Nasri's salary was reportedly over $2 million annually. He raked in over $23.4 million in career earnings. The details of the player's investments are not public.

Micah Richards and Samir Nasri

Micah Richards is a former English footballer who played for Manchester City from 2005 to 2015, spending four years with Samir. During his tenure. Richards described Nasri as one of the two most skilful players he ever played with after David Silva.

Samir Nasri after retirement

What happened to Samir Nasri? The former player has maintained a low profile since retiring. He has been playing in charity matches, including for Marseille Legends in 2021 alongside Didier Drogba.

Final word

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Samir Nasri warms up before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and West Ham United on March 9, 2019, in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Photo: Simon Stacpoole (Modified by author)
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Samir Nasri's stats tell of a short but impactful career that left behind an indelible mark in all the teams he represented. The two-time Premier League holder was named the French Footballer of the Year by French magazine France Football and Man of the Match in the 2014 League Cup final with Manchester City.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.