Samir Nasri profile
Name
Samir Nasri
Born
June 26, 1987
Marseille, France
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
8
Previous Club(s)
Marseille
Joined Arsenal
July 11, 2008
Arsenal Debut
W.B.A. (h)
Premier League
August 16, 2008
Won 1-0
First Arsenal Goal
W.B.A. (h)
Premier League
August 16, 2008
Won 1-0
How do you announce your arrival at a new Club? Try scoring within 224 seconds of your full debut.
That’s exactly what Samir did against West Bromwich Albion on a sun-kissed opening day in 2008/09. And the diminutive playmaker proved he was no flash in the pan throughout his first campaign with the Gunners. In his 29 appearances last season, the Frenchman bagged seven goals including a scintillating brace against Manchester United to secure a 2-1 victory against the eventual champions. The fans officially recognised his overall contribution with Samir voted fourth in Arsenal’s official Player of the Season poll.
Signed initially to cover for the departed Alex Hleb, the man from Marseille proved a more than worthy replacement for the Belarus midfielder. Samir racked up 25 successful dribbles, far more than any other player in the Arsenal squad, and was Arsenal’s top scorer outside the striking unit.
However, Samir’s preparation for an exciting second season was curtailed during Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Austria. The 22-year-old suffered a fractured fibula in training and it was originally forecast that he would miss the season’s opening “two to three” months.
MY YEAR
October
After returning from a broken leg in the Reserves' 2-2 draw against Wolves, Samir told Arsenal.com how happy he was to be back. "It has been three months I was injured so I am really glad to be back," he said. He then made his first-team return in the 2-1 Carling Cup win over Liverpool.
September
Samir remained on the sidelines in September after breaking his leg during a pre-season training session in Austria. Arsène Wenger revealed that he hopes to have the Frenchman available again in October.
August
Samir's broken leg kept him out of action in August, but manager Arsène Wenger said the Frenchman should return in October.

8. Samir Nasri - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2008-2009 | 28+1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 3+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41+3 | 7 |
| 2009-2010 | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 1 |
| Totals | 28+2 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43+4 | 8 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Samir Nasri - News
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Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Wenger: Nasri won't fill Song role in January -
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Wenger - The upside of Nasri's broken leg -
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Nasri and Fabianski to start Liverpool game -
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Exclusive: Nasri - I’m so happy to be back -
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
FREE VIDEO: Nasri, Fabianski back in action -
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Nasri and Fabianski to return on Tuesday -
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
Wenger - Nasri could heal in six weeks -
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
Samir Nasri suffers fractured right fibula -
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Nasri Week: All of Samir's 2008/09 highlights -
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Free video: Samir Nasri's best moment
