Happy birthday! Nicolas Anelka turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 47 on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.

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Nicolas Anelka is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Nicolas Anelka has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Anelka, a cultural icon

Born Nicolas Sébastien Anelka in Le Chesnay on March 14, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Anelka's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Nicolas hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nicolas Anelka as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Nicolas, you're the best!

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