Hatem Ben Arfa

Awards & Honours

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Hatem Ben Arfa's career is marked by extraordinary technical skill that earned him a devoted following. He won five Ligue 1 titles, a rare achievement for a French footballer, and his 2004 U17 European Championship win showcased his early promise. His 2012 solo goal against Bolton is still celebrated as one of the Premier League's greatest, and his 2015-16 season at Nice, where he scored 17 goals, demonstrated his ability to shine even after setbacks.

AwardsHatem Ben Arfa won numerous team honours, including five Ligue 1 titles (four with Lyon, one with Marseille), three Trophée des Champions, two Coupe de France titles, and a Coupe de la Ligue. Individually, he won the BBC Goal of the Season in 2012 and was named in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year for 2015-16.

Honours & Distinctions

Ligue 1 Champion (5 times)

Ligue 1·2005

Won with Lyon (2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08) and Marseille (2009-10)

Coupe de France Winner (2 times)

French Football Federation·2008

Won with Lyon in 2008 and Rennes in 2019

Trophée des Champions Winner (4 times)

Ligue 1·2005

Won with Lyon (2005, 2006, 2007) and Marseille (2010)

Coupe de la Ligue Winner

Ligue de Football Professionnel·2010

Won with Marseille

Rankings & Lists

#Feature

Streets Won't Forget

Goal.com·2026

Records & Feats

Most nutmegs in a single Premier League season (unofficial)

Career Milestone·2012

Ben Arfa was renowned for his dribbling and nutmegs, with stats showing he completed more take-ons than any other player in the league during his peak.