7 Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez, 1991-02-21, Forward for Algeria, plays for Al-Ahli. 95 international caps, 28 goals. Part of Algeria's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Biography
2019 AFCON champion and one of Algeria's greatest ever players. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahli, a clinical forward, Riyad Mahrez possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Algeria's primary attacking threat. Has earned 95 international caps, scoring 28 goals. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Born in France, Mahrez made his international debut for Algeria in 2014, representing the nation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup as well as the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025, winning the 2019 tournament.
On July 2023, he joined the Saudi side Al-Ahli, winning the AFC Champions League Elite and Saudi Super Cup two years later.
He went on to win a further four league titles, one FA Cup, two EFL Cups and a UEFA Champions League in 2022–23 as part of a continental treble whilst at City.
Mahrez signed for Manchester City in 2018, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup in his first season.
In the 2015–16 season, he was the Algerian Footballer of the Year, the PFA Players' Player of the Year, and was a member of the Premier League PFA Team of the Year as he helped Leicester City win the Premier League.
In January 2014, Mahrez signed for English side Leicester City, helping them win the Championship and promotion to the Premier League at the end of his first season.