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Riyad Mahrez made history for himself and Africa in general by winning the the English Player for 2015/2016 season. He plays for topflight club Leicester City. He is an Algerian national born to both Algeria parents who also came from the north African nation He made his mark in world football by becoming the first African to win the EPL best player of the year and also the Algerian player of year back in his home country
RIYAD MAHREZ
Mahrez plays on the flank and he is a major left footer. He was scouted by Leicester City Scout Steve Walsh while playing in League 2 club La Havre. He was signed in 11th January, 2014 by Leicester City but did not feature predominantly until they gained promotion to English topflight.
He made his debut in English football in 25th January 2014 just few weeks after signing for Leicester City and his first goal came not quite long in a derby match against Nottingham Forest. Mahrez made his Premier League debut on 16th of August 2014 after Leicester returned to Premier League after 10 years wait and he scored his first Premier League goal on 4th October 2014 in a hard fought 2-2 draw. He featured 30 times in 2014 season scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assist.
Leicester City renewed his contract to four years in August 2015 and his story since then has been success all through with him banging goals upon goals. He is also the first man from his country to score hat trick in Premier League.
He made his international debut in 31th May, 2014 against Armenia, he scored his first international goal in 3-0 win against Malawi and since then the has been consistent with the team, scoring against Senegal in a group qualifier game to send his team through.
FACTS ABOUT RIYAD MAHREZ
Current club: Leicester City
Position: Right Wing
Nationality: Algeria
Worth: 2O mill Euro
Date of birth: 21th Feb, 1991
Age: 25 years
Place of birth: Sarcelles
Height: 1.79m
Foot: Left
Club: Leicester
Outfit: Nike
Previous club: Quimper Fc, Le Havre |
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