The man formerly known to officials as Alexandre Maras did not stay in the shadows for long, as his immense talent quickly caught the eye of the nation's biggest clubs.
After two seasons at Pennes-Mirabeau, the young playmaker moved to the Mediterranean giants. "I signed for Marseille at age nine and at 13, I entered the training center," he explained.
While his early years were spent under a pseudonym, Nasri’s belief in his own ability was evident from a very young age. He noted, "From the age of seven, I wanted to have a career in football, but it was at 13 that I became aware that there might be something there, and even more so when I was part of the France Under-16 team."