Factfile on West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka, who on Friday revealed he will leave the Premier League club with immediate effect:

Name: Nicolas Sebastien Anelka

Date of birth: March 14, 1979

Place of birth: Le Chesnay, France

Position: Striker

Clubs: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA, 1996-1997); Arsenal (ENG, 1997-1999); Real Madrid (ESP, 1999-2000); Paris Saint-Germain (FRA, 2000-2002); Liverpool (ENG, loan, 2001-2002); Manchester City (ENG, 2002-2005); Fenerbahce (TUR, 2005-2006); Bolton Wanderers (ENG, 2006-2008); Chelsea (ENG, 2008-2012); Shanghai Shenhua (CHN, 2012-2013); Juventus (ITA, loan, 2013); West Bromwich Albion (ENG, July 2013-March 14, 2014)

National team: France (1998-2010)

Appearances: 69

Goals: 14

Debut: April 22, 1998 (v Sweden, Solna/SWE)

Last appearance: June 17, 2010 (v Mexico, Polokwane/RSA)