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1Caps- 1International goals
- 35AgeBorn 21 Feb 1991
- Al-Ahli JeddahClub
- AFC Champions League EliteLeague
- AlgeriaNational team
The shape of him
Riyad Mahrez is a 35-year-old midfielder at Al-Ahli Jeddah and a Algeria international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Honours 28
- 6Premier League
- 4League Cup
- 3FA Cup
- 3Community Shield
- 2Super Cup
- 2Championship
- 2UEFA Champions League
- 2J.League World Challenge
All honours (10)
- 2CAF Africa Cup of Nations
- 2AFC Champions League Elite
Quick facts
- Full name
- Riyad Mahrez
- Date of birth
- 21 Feb 1991 (35)
- Place of birth
- Sarcelles
- Nationality
- Algeria
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- AJAl-Ahli Jeddah
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| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Qatar Stars League |  Lusail City | A | D0–0 | 26' |
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