Riyad Mahrez

Footballer, Premier League Champion

Riyad Mahrez - Footballer, Premier League Champion
Born

February 21st, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Algeria

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Born in Algeria, a professional footballer played as a winger. Played for Leicester City during the 2015-2016 season, contributing to the team's remarkable victory in the Premier League, marking the first title in the club's history. Later transferred to Manchester City, where he continued to achieve success, winning multiple domestic titles. Represented the Algeria national team, leading it to victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. His playing style is characterized by skillful dribbling and precise finishing.

Won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016

Won the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria in 2019

Won multiple titles with Manchester City

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