French · Marseille, France · Born 26 June 1987French midfielder who won two Premier League titles with Manchester City and earned 41 caps for France before retiring from international football aged 27
Samir Nasri was born in Marseille, France on 26 June 1987. He rose through Marseille's academy before joining Arsenal in 2008 for £12 million. A skilful, intelligent attacking midfielder, he was named Arsenal's Player of the Season in 2010-11. He controversially moved to Manchester City in 2011 for £25 million, where he won two Premier League titles (2012, 2014) and a League Cup. He earned 41 caps for France. After doping suspension issues, he returned to football briefly at West Ham and Anderlecht. His natural talent was widely praised but his career was seen as unfulfilled given his immense ability.
Key player in Manchester City's first Premier League title in 44 years
He was booed by Arsenal fans when he returned to the Emirates with Manchester City, having left in controversial circumstances in 2011.
Did You Know?How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with excellent dribbling, passing ability and eye for goal
Lasting Impact
Talented playmaker whose career was overshadowed by controversies and early international retirement
Career Honours
- Premier League 2x
- League Cup 2014
- Premier League 2012
- Premier League 2014
- League Cup 2016
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 2004–2008 | 166 | 23 | #8 |
| Arsenal | 2008–2011 | 24 | 18 | #23 |
| Manchester City | 2011–2016 | 408 | 34 | #23 |
| Sevilla | 2016–2017 | 57 | 3 | #23 |
| West Ham United | 2018–2019 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Antalyaspor | 2020–2021 | 17 | 3 | — |
 France | — | 41 | 5 | — |
French Athletes