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Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Karim Mahrez
Riyad Karim Mahrez is a France-born Algerian winger and former Algeria international whose career includes Premier League title-winning spells with Leicester City and Manchester City, three seasons with Al-Ahli, and success as Algeria captain at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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At a glance
- Mahrez made his senior Algeria debut in May 2014 and later captained the national team.
- He was part of Leicester City's 2015-16 Premier League title-winning team.
- His 2015-16 season brought the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Season award and the 2016 CAF Men's Player of the Year award.
- Mahrez captained Algeria to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title and was selected in the tournament Best XI.
- Manchester City credits him with 11 major trophies during five seasons, including four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
- Al-Ahli credits Mahrez with 122 appearances, 37 goals and 46 assists across three seasons.
Background and Algeria career
Born in Clichy, France, on 21 February 1991, Mahrez made his senior Algeria debut in May 2014 and joined the country's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He later captained Algeria to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title and was named in the tournament Best XI. The Algerian Football Federation publicly marked his international retirement in July 2026 after a reported 12-year national-team career.
Leicester City breakthrough
Mahrez was a member of the Leicester City side that secured the 2015-16 Premier League title. His performances that season brought the PFA Players' Player of the Year award and the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Season award, followed by recognition as CAF Men's Player of the Year for 2016.
Manchester City years
Mahrez joined Manchester City from Leicester City on 10 July 2018 under a five-year contract. Manchester City states that he won 11 major trophies during his five seasons at the club, including four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League, before leaving for Al-Ahli in July 2023.
Al-Ahli and latest playing status
Mahrez spent three seasons with Al-Ahli, which credits him with 122 appearances, 37 goals and 46 assists across all competitions, as well as contributions to its 2024-25 and 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite titles and its 2025 Saudi Super Cup win. The club announced his departure on 4 July 2026. The reviewed evidence does not establish whether he subsequently joined another club or retired from club football.
Timeline
- Made his senior international debut for Algeria and subsequently joined the country's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
- Leicester City secured the 2015-16 Premier League title with Mahrez in the squad.
- Won the PFA Players' Player of the Year and CAF Men's Player of the Year awards.
- Joined Manchester City from Leicester City on a five-year contract.
- Captained Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title and was selected in the tournament Best XI.
- Joined Al-Ahli after leaving Manchester City following five seasons.
- Al-Ahli announced his departure after three seasons with the club.
- The Algerian Football Federation publicly marked his international retirement after a reported 12-year career with the national team.
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Current context
- Mahrez is a former Algeria international rather than an active Algeria international. The available report records the Algerian Football Federation's acknowledgement on 4 July 2026 of his retirement announcement, but does not give the precise day on which he announced it.
- Mahrez had departed Al-Ahli by 4 July 2026. No subsequent club affiliation was independently verified in the reviewed sources.
Biographical facts
- Riyad Karim Mahrez was born on 21 February 1991 in Clichy, France.
- Mahrez made his senior Algeria debut in May 2014 and was selected for Algeria's squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- He was part of Leicester City's 2015-16 Premier League title-winning team.
- For the 2015-16 season, Mahrez won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award and the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Season award. He was also CAF Men's Player of the Year for 2016.
- Mahrez captained Algeria to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title and was selected in the tournament Best XI.
- Manchester City states that Mahrez won 11 major trophies during his five-year spell, including four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
- Al-Ahli credits Mahrez with 122 appearances, 37 goals and 46 assists across all competitions during his three seasons with the club.
- Al-Ahli credits Mahrez as a contributor to its AFC Champions League Elite titles in 2024-25 and 2025-26 and its 2025 Saudi Super Cup win.
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Affiliations associated with Riyad Mahrez.
- Algeria national football team Winger and captain 2014-05–2026-07
- Leicester City FC Winger
- Manchester City FC Winger 2018-07-10–2023
- Al-Ahli FC Winger 2023–2026-07-04
- Leicester City
- Manchester City 2018-07-10–2023
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