World’s Most Expensive Footballer: Nicolas Anelka Worth $170 mn

Nicolas Anelka

Recognition, rank, random fans and rounds of applause can bring a smile on anyone’s face. And if this package comes with a complimentary gift of loads of cash, then it makes you feel pride on your own self. This is what a ‘first-class’ football player is going through.

Without mystifying it, the news is Nicolas Anelka is being honoured with a list of being the world’s most expensive footballer. At present, he plays for Chelsea in the Premier League after taking £15 million from Bolton Wanderers. This makes him bag the award of being the most expensive player in football history, along with a joint transfer fee of £87 million.

Those ignorant about Nicolas presence, here is must-know for you. Having played in forward position, he had won the 1998-99 PFA Young Player of the Year award; he has a record of playing for nine teams within ten years. He is been monikered as “Le Sulk.” His record has beaten the accrued fees of £77.2mn by former Blues midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron.

ViaSoccerBlog

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