Nicolas Anelka net worth: How much is the controversial former French footballer worth?

Nicolas Anelka's Netflix documentary aired on August 5 and gave fans an insight into life of controversial Frenchman. Anelka played as a striker for a number of top European clubs but was always surrounded by controversy - from leaving Arsenal in an acrimonious manner to his Nazi celebration with West Brom in 2013. Here's a look at Nicolas Anelka net worth following release of his 'Anelka: Misunderstood' documentary. 

ALSO RE: LaLiga Ambassor Rohit Sharma Lauds Real Mrid Legend Iker Casillas On 'glorious' Career

Nicolas Anelka net worth: How much is Nicolas Anelka worth?

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Nicolas Anelka net worth is an estimated $22.5 million. Nicolas Anelka net worth was boosted by 41-year old's playing career as a footballer. Anelka is currently a youth coach at French club Lille and was also a player-manr at Shanghai Shenhua and Mumbai City FC.

ALSO RE: Nicolas Anelka Controversy: French Striker's Nazi Celebration Shook Premier League In 2013

Nicolas Anelka net worth: Nicolas Anelka career earnings

Nicolas Anelka's career earnings have come through his stints with top football clubs including PSG, Arsenal, Real Mrid, Liverpool, Man City, Fenerbache, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, Shanghai Shenhua, Juventus, West Bromwich Albion and Mumbai City FC. Anelka won two Premier League titles and two UCL titles at club level and scored 208 goals in 662 career games. In 2009, while playing for Chelsea, Anelka won Premier League Golden Boot  At an international level, Nicolas Anelka won Euro 2000 and scored 14 goals in 69 appearances for Les Blues.

ALSO RE: Oh Mane, Mane: Liverpool Star Reflects On Champions Of Everything & A Ballon D'Or Dream

Nicolas Anelka Netflix documentary: 'Anelka: Misunderstood'

Nicolas Anelka's 'Misunderstood' documentary aired earlier today on August 5 and highlighted controversies around Frenchman during his playing days. documentary features interviews from football icons including Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Arsene Wenger. One of Nicolas Anelka's biggest controversies took place at  2010 World Cup in South Africa when he was sent home following an altercation with n France boss Raymond Domenech. 

ALSO RE: Gareth Bale Reveals How 80,000 Real Mrid Fans Hammered Away At His Confidence

Having burst onto scene as a promising young talent in late 90s, controversies always seemed to get better of Nicolas Anelka. documentary will showcase how Anelka moved around from six different clubs over eight years to finally settle at Chelsea in 2008. In 2013, while plying his tre at West Bromwich Albion, Anelka received a five-match ban and an £80,000 fine for a "quenelle" gesture while celebrating his goal in a 3-3 draw against West Ham United. 

above-mentioned Nicolas Anelka net worth has been sourced from various websites/media reports. This website does t guarantee 100% accuracy of Nicolas Anelka net worth figure.

Im Credits - Nicolas Anelka Instagram