French soccer player most famous as a midfielder for teams like Marseille and West Ham United. He began playing for the French national team in 2012.
He was born in Nice, France and played youth soccer with AS Cannes.
With Marseille, he won the Champions Trophy title in 2011 and the French League Cup title in 2012.
His brother, Romain Amalfitano, has played professional soccer for teams like Newcastle United.
He has played alongside Englishman Carl Jenkinson at West Ham United.
