Hatem Ben Arfa

French footballer (born 1987)

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Updated 2026-06-16

Hatem Ben Arfa is a French former professional footballer who played as a winger and attacking midfielder. Known for his flair and dribbling ability, Ben Arfa is regarded as a fan favourite with a cult following and one of the greatest dribblers of all time. He was once described as "one of the best-rated talents in France", but was also criticised by the media and players alike for lacking discipline.

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Real Valladolid
2020–2020
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
2020–2021
Stade Rennais F.C.
2018–2019
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2016–2018
OGC Nice
2015–2016
Hull City A.F.C.
2014–2014
Newcastle United F.C.
2011–2015
Newcastle United F.C.
2010–2010
Olympique de Marseille
2008–2011
France national under-21 association football team
2007–2007
France men's national association football team
2007–2015
France national under-18 association football team
2005–2005
France national under-19 association football team
2005–2006
Olympique Lyonnais
2004–2008
France national under-17 association football team
2003–2004
France national under-16 association football team
2002–2003

20022021

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2020–2020	5	0
2020–2021	24	2
2018–2019	26	7
2016–2018	23	0
2015–2016	34	17
2014–2014	8	0
2011–2015	72	12
2010–2010	4	1
2008–2011	63	9
2007–2007	4	0
2007–2015	15	2
2005–2005	4	0
2005–2006	6	1
2004–2008	64	7
2003–2004	17	11
2002–2003	10	7