Name: Riyad Mahrez

Nationality: Algeria

Date of Birth: 21 February 1991

Place of Birth: Sarcelles, France

Position: Right winger / Attacking midfielder

Current Club (as of 2024): Al-Ahli (Saudi Pro League)

Previous Notable Clubs:

• Le Havre II (France)
• Le Havre (France)
• Leicester City (England) — Key member of the 2015–16 Premier League title-winning team
• Manchester City (England) — Multiple domestic titles including Premier League and domestic cups
• Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) — Joined in 2023

Algeria National Team:

• Senior debut: 2014
• Caps: 70+ (approximate; numbers vary with ongoing matches)
• Goals: 20+ (approximate)
• Major honours with Algeria: Africa Cup of Nations winner 2019

Playing Style: Skillful dribbler with excellent close control, creativity and ability to cut inside from the right onto his stronger left foot. Known for vision, passing and scoring from distance or late runs into the box.

Honours & Awards (selected):

• Premier League: 2015–16 (Leicester City); multiple titles with Manchester City
• FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield (with Manchester City)
• Africa Cup of Nations: 2019 (Algeria)
• PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2015–16
• Africa-based and Premier League individual recognitions for goals, assists and team of the season selections

Notable Facts:

• Born in France to Algerian parents and chose to represent Algeria at senior international level.
• Played a central role in Leicester City's historic 2015–16 Premier League title.
• Renowned for late-game decisive contributions and creativity in the final third.

All statistics are approximate and may have changed since the last update in 2024.