Samir Nasri (born 26 June 1987) is a French football player. He plays for Belgian club Anderlecht. He also played for the France national team. He is a midfielder. He is of Algerian heritage. Nasri has been called a player whose "vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent". His playing style, ability, and cultural background have led people to compare him to French legend Zinedine Zidane.