Nicolas Anelka: cards, rarity and popularity
A footballer, Nicolas Anelka has a full set of cards in the Elofoot card game. He was a full international from 1998 to 2010 (national team: France).
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Nicolas Anelka
Image: Amarhgil · Attribution · source
Club career: Paris Saint-Germain FC (1996-1997, 2000-2002), Arsenal F.C. (1997-1999), Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999-2000), Liverpool F.C. (2002), Manchester City F.C. (2002-2005), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2005-2006), Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2006-2008), Chelsea F.C. (2008-2012) and 4 more. Awards and titles linked to his cards: 2008–09 Premier League (top scorer), 2000 FIFA Club World Championship (top scorer) and PFA Young Player of the Year 1999 (winner). Team-mates who also have their own page include Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Thibaut Courtois.
How it works: one card per year, with a rarity set by that year's real-world popularity, measured on Wikipedia.
The cards, year by year
Nicolas Anelka has 12 cards in the game, from 2015 to 2026. All of them are rare. The standout is the 2020 card, a rare one minted on a median of 65,857 views a month. Once minted, a card is frozen - the rarity of its year stays with it for good.
- 2015Rarity: Rare61K views/month
- 2016Rarity: Rare47K views/month
- 2017Rarity: Rare46K views/month
- 2018Rarity: Rare46K views/month
- 2019Rarity: Rare41K views/month
- 2020Rarity: Rare66K views/month
- 2021Rarity: Rare53K views/month
- 2022Rarity: Rare46K views/month
- 2023Rarity: Rare56K views/month
- 2024Rarity: Rare56K views/month
- 2025Rarity: Rare58K views/month
- 2026Rarity: Rare66K views/month
Popularity year by year
Popularity is the monthly median of views of his Wikipedia page, year by year. It peaked in 2020 (65,857 views a month) and was lowest in 2019 (41,138). In 2025, the median reached 57,649 views a month, steady compared with 2024. Over the last twelve months: 65,522 views a month.
| Year | Views per month (median) | Card of the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026last 12 months | 65,522 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2025 | 57,649 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2024 | 56,018 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2023 | 55,917 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2022 | 46,287 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2021 | 53,132 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2020 | 65,857 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2019 | 41,138 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2018 | 46,454 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2017 | 46,392 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2016 | 47,053 | Rarity: Rare |
| 20156 months measured | 61,049 | Rarity: Rare |
Mini quiz
2 questions to test what you know.
1.What position does Nicolas Anelka play?
2.In what year was Nicolas Anelka born?
Profile
- Born
- 1979
- Nationality
- France
- Position
- Forward
- Clubs
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (1996-1997)
- Arsenal F.C. (1997-1999)
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999-2000)
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (2000-2002)
- Liverpool F.C. (2002)
- Manchester City F.C. (2002-2005)
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2005-2006)
- Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2006-2008)
- Chelsea F.C. (2008-2012)
- Shanghai Shenhua F.C. (2012-2013)
- Juventus FC (2013)
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2013-2014)
- Mumbai City FC (2014-2015)
- National team
- France (1998-2010)
Related
Honours
- 2008–09 Premier LeagueTop scorer · 2008
- 2000 FIFA Club World ChampionshipTop scorer · 2000
- PFA Young Player of the YearWinner · 1999
Famous team-mates
- Kevin De BruyneRarity: Epic12 cards2012-2014
- Romelu LukakuRarity: Epic12 cards2011-2014
- Paul PogbaRarity: Epic12 cards2012-2016
- Thibaut CourtoisRarity: Epic12 cards2011-2018
- Samuel Eto'oRarity: Epic12 cards1997-2000
- Didier DrogbaRarity: Epic12 cards2004-2012
- RonaldinhoRarity: Epic12 cards2001-2003
- Eden HazardRarity: Epic12 cards2012-2019
- Michael OwenRarity: Epic12 cards1995-2004
- Chris WoodRarity: Rare12 cards2009-2013
- Gabriel HeinzeRarity: Rare12 cards2001-2004
- Nathan AkéRarity: Rare12 cards2012-2017
Same nationality, same position
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Nicolas Anelka card?
The 2020 card, which is rare: that year the subject's Wikipedia page drew a median of 65,857 views a month.
How many Nicolas Anelka cards are there?
12 cards, one per year of fame, from 2015 to 2026.
Which was Nicolas Anelka's most popular year?
2020, with a median of 65,857 views a month on his Wikipedia page - the 2020 card is rare.
Which clubs has Nicolas Anelka played for?
Paris Saint-Germain FC (1996-1997, 2000-2002), Arsenal F.C. (1997-1999), Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1999-2000), Liverpool F.C. (2002), Manchester City F.C. (2002-2005), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2005-2006), Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2006-2008), Chelsea F.C. (2008-2012) and 4 more.
How do I get a Nicolas Anelka card?
By opening packs of 5 cards: 3 packs are free when you sign up, then packs refill for free. Cards can also be traded with friends, or on the market for in-game coins.
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