Asked in the columns of AS, Nabil Fekir explained that he was inspired by Hatem Ben Arfa when he was young.
The rapprochement between Nabil Fekir and Hatem Ben Arfa is inevitable. Attacking midfielders, left-handers, trained at OL, French internationals… The two men have many similarities. Asked by AS, the 2018 world champion also confided his admiration for his compatriot.
“The truth is that when I was a child, I had no idols but I liked seeing Hatem Ben Arfa, I don’t know if you know him, he played in Lyon. But I’ve always had my own style.” he explained.
Nabil Fekir also spoke about his beginnings in the district. “There is something special. In Africa, there is a lot of talent. We are locals and I think that is quite noticeable. Almost every day I went out and it helped me a lot, he confided. And then, well, I had the chance to take my chance in Lyon and to have good coaches too. »
