Samir Nasri is one of the world’s emerging stars in football. He currently plays for Arsenal of the Premier league. He hails from France where he is a definite fan favorite. His career is young but he has made quite a splash in the word of football.
Samir’s parents moved to France from Algeria. Samir was born on June 26, 1987 in France. He grew up on the streets of La Gavotte Peyret, a tough suburb in Northern Marseille. This is where he learned to play football early on in his life. The conditions were tough and he was forced to grow up quick. He often played with boys several years older than him. This made him realize he would have to be fearless if he wanted to succeed. Playing on the streets also forced him to be mentally tough. This has served him well throughout his football career.
Samir made his way through youth leagues and was considered by many as a premier player early on. He started with his hometown Marseille and quickly started international play. He was a key component of many French national teams, starting with the Under 16 team. He also played on the Under 17 team, which won the European Championship. He has said that the championship game for that title was the greatest match of his career. He also played on the Under 18, 19 and 21 French team. It is obvious that he has a lot of international experience.
It did not take long for a Premier league team to notice his outstanding play at Marseille. He signed a huge contract with Arsenal and started a new phase of his career. He did not take long making an impact with his new club. In his very first game with Arsenal, he scored a goal. However, the timing of his first goal was amazing. Within 220 seconds of starting his first Premier league game, he scored a goal. It was a statement from a top caliber newcomer!
Outside of the football world, many fans are very interested in his personal life. He is very fashionable as is most of the Arsenal team. The locker room is often patrolled by their very own “fashion police”. He loves eating couscous, especially when it is made by his mother. He feels he is a very kind person, but realizes he can be spiteful. He is a self proclaimed Angelina Jolie fan. He does not have any children, but he is a fan favorite and is definitely a favorite of female fans as well!
Samir is known for his speed and great ball handling skills. He is said to have great vision, which means he can see the entire field and anticipate how plays will develop. As a mid-fielder, Samir is one of the best at his position. His current play is proving that Arsenal made the right choice in signing him.
Unfortunately, Samir broke his leg as he was preparing for his second year with Arsenal. This set him back for a while, but he is now back with the club. There does not appear to be any long term effects from the injury.
Outside of football, Samir is a popular person. He is dating and living with tennis player Tatiana Golovin. There have been reports of him having to hide out in seclusion to avoid the attention of his adoring female fans. He is definitely a fan favorite, both in France and while playing for his new club. He says he loves the movie Scarface and is a fan of Al Pacino.
This young footballer is headed for great things and an exciting career. He is loved by fans and carries the hopes of his national team as they move forward. It will be exciting to watch this developing star as he continues on his quest for excellence.