Jérémie Aliadière is a French former professional footballer born in 1983.
He was born in Rambouillet, Yvelines, France.
Aliadière signed with Arsenal at the age of 16, making his Premier League debut in the 2001–02 season.
Biography
Early Life
Jérémie Aliadière was born in Rambouillet, Yvelines, France, in 1983. He grew up with a multicultural background, being of Swiss and Algerian descent, which he proudly represents with a tattoo of the Algerian flag.
Career
Aliadière's football journey began when he signed with Arsenal at just 16 years old, ahead of the 1999–2000 season. He made his Premier League debut during the 2001–02 season, coming on as a substitute for the legendary Thierry Henry in a match against Fulham. Although he had limited appearances that season, he scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 5–2 victory over West Bromwich Albion in August 2002. Throughout his time at Arsenal, he showcased his talent primarily in cup competitions, notably scoring four goals in the 2003–04 League Cup, where he was recognized as the best young talent.
After leaving Arsenal in 2007, Aliadière had stints with several clubs, including Middlesbrough, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He later played for F.C. Lorient and Umm Salal SC, demonstrating his versatility as a forward across various leagues.
International Career
On the international stage, Aliadière represented the France national under-21 team, making five appearances and scoring one goal. His contributions at the youth level highlighted his potential as a future star in French football.
Personal Life
Throughout his career, Aliadière maintained a close relationship with Arsenal's manager Arsène Wenger, whom he regarded as a father figure. Their bond has endured beyond his playing days, with the two remaining in contact. Aliadière's journey reflects not only his dedication to football but also the personal connections that have shaped his life and career.
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Career & Clubs
Aliadière made five appearances and scored one goal for the France national under-21 team.
Arsenal
Aliadière signed for Arsenal at the age of 16 before the beginning of the 1999–2000 season. He made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Fulham in the 2001–02 season, replacing Thierry Henry in a 4–1 victory. That game was his only league appearance that season, meaning he was not eligible for a medal as Arsenal won the 2001–02 FA Premier League. He scored his first goal for the club the following season, in a 5–2 victory over West Bromwich Albion on 27 August 2002. In the 2003–04 season, Aliadière was mainly played in the 2003–04 League Cup rather than the league, scoring Arsenal's first League Cup goal of the season against Rotherham United. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with Arsenal winning 9–8 on penalties. He also scored twice against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the following round of the League Cup, his second winning goal for the month for December. In total, he scored four goals in the cup run, having also scored against West Brom in the quarter-finals, with Arsenal finally being eliminated by Middlesbrough in the semi-finals. He was voted best young talent in the 2003–04 League Cup. As the season progressed, he made further inroads into the Arsenal first team, playing ten Premier League matches, seven as a substitute, to gain a Premier League winners' medal, as well as making his FA Cup debut in a 1–0 defeat against Manchester United in the semi-finals. He also came on as a late substitute in Arsenal's 5–1 victory over Inter Milan…
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- Middlesbrough F.C. (2007–2010)
- Club
- Arsenal F.C. (2001–2007)
- Club
- West Ham United F.C. (2005–2006)
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- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (2006–2006)
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- Celtic F.C. (2005–2005)
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- F.C. Lorient (2011–2014)
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- Umm Salal SC (2014–)
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- France national under-21 association football team (2003–2004)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- France
Personal
Aliadière is of Swiss and Algerian descent and bears a tattoo with the flag of Algeria. Aliadière said that Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, during his six-year spell at the Gunners, was like a father to him. They remain in contact to the present day.
Clubs
Played together with
A'ala HubailUmm Salal SC · 2008–2009
Aaron CresswellWest Ham United F.C. · 2014
Aaron McCareyWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2010–2016
Aaron RamsdaleArsenal F.C. · 2021–2024
Aaron RamseyArsenal F.C. · 2008–2019
Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham United F.C. · 2024
Abdelhak BenchikhaUmm Salal SC
Abdou DialloFrance national under-21 association football team · 2016–2019
Abdoul CamaraFrance national under-21 association football team · 2011–2011Abdoulaye DoucouréFrance national under-21 association football team · 2014–2014
Abdoulaye FayeWest Ham United F.C. · 2011–2012
Abdul Majeed WarisF.C. Lorient · 2015
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Jérémie Aliadière is a French former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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