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Riyad Mahrez
Born: February 21, 1991
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Sarcelles, France
Nationality: 
Algerian
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AlgerianPosition: Winger
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2010-2014 | Le Havre |
| 2014-2018 | Leicester City | |
| 2018-2023 | Manchester City | |
| 2023- | Al-Ahli | |
Sports Mole has 2,229 articles about Riyad Mahrez. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Algeria vs Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Algeria and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.23:52
Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 predictions including Algeria vs. DR Congo
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 fixtures, including Riyad Mahrez's Algeria vs. DR Congo.Jan 6, 06:00
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Preview:Algeria vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Algeria and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 4, 20:42
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AFCON 2025: Own goals top scoring charts with four strikes as Africa Cup of Nations follows Euro 2024 trend
Own goals have become the surprise leading scorers at AFCON 2025 with four already, matching Euro 2024's trend where own goals topped the charts with 10.Jan 2, 19:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fflorian-wirtz_1.jpg "Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring on November 16, 2024")
The most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40, as January window opens
Following Florian Wirtz's record-breaking move to Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40.Jan 1, 21:16
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Preview:Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 31, 22:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fjack-grealish.jpg "Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024")
Manchester City's most expensive signings ever ahead of an expected busy January transfer window
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's illustrious history.Dec 31, 14:45
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Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon vs. Mozambique
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon vs. Mozambique.Dec 31, 06:00
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Preview:Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Equatorial Guinea and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 23:45
Preview:Algeria vs Burkina Faso - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Algeria and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 22:36
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Preview:Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Equatorial Guinea and Sudan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 19:44
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AFCON 2025: 10 barmy predictions for the tournament in Morocco
With AFCON 2025 now in full swing, we indulge in the game of the ten wildest predictions that could come true during this 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.Dec 26, 06:53
Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations predictions including Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique.Dec 24, 06:00
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Preview:Algeria vs. Sudan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Algeria and Sudan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 22, 10:46
AFCON 2025 preview: Group analysis, star players and tournament predictions
Sports Mole previews the road to continental glory with a detailed group-by-group look at the 24 teams competing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dec 20, 04:16
AFCON 2025: Who are the favourites?
A few days from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kick-off (21st December-18th January) in Morocco, the continent is holding its breath. As always, the competition promises to be wide open, with several credible contenders.Dec 17, 12:00
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10 of the biggest stars to watch at AFCON 2025
Sports Mole highlights the 10 most prominent stars set to define the unique winter edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Dec 16, 23:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fherve-renard.jpeg "Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard pictured on November 13, 2024")
Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Saudi Arabia and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 15:02
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“World class”: Man City expert claims £55m star’s display was ‘as good as anything’ seen against Liverpool
Jeremy Doku is not a “25-goal-a-season player”, but he can still develop into a “world-class player” for Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 11, 08:40
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Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Nov 3, 10:03
Preview:Algeria vs Uganda - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Algeria and Uganda, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 18:14
Preview:Somalia vs. Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Somalia and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 22:06
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Man City transfer news: 31-year-old holds 'on-off' Saudi Pro League talks as two likely destinations revealed
A long-serving Manchester City midfielder is now giving serious consideration to a move to the Saudi Pro League next summer, according to a report.Sep 28, 07:44
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Preview:Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 17, 13:37
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Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'blocked' swap deal for Liverpool star due to 'rivalry' fear last summer
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly responsible for blocking a swap deal in the summer of 2024 for a Liverpool forward.Sep 12, 22:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Frodrygo.jpg "Real Madrid's Rodrygo on December 22, 2024")
Real Madrid transfer news: Rodrygo latest as 'offers on the table' emerge amid World Cup 2026 plans
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo's future at the club is reportedly still uncertain, with the winger said to have offers to leave ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Sep 5, 22:25
Preview:Algeria vs Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Algeria and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 10:21
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Man City vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 23, 22:00
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Leicester City's greatest players of all time: Where does the departing Jamie Vardy rank?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players to have turned out for Leicester City.Aug 12, 17:10
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Savinho to Tottenham is “the wrong sale” for Man City as Pep Guardiola's side urged to reject “frustrating” €50m “nonsense”
Savinho joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer would represent “the wrong sale” by Manchester City, who are urged to reject the reported €50m “nonsense” by Citizens expert Steven McInerney.Aug 11, 16:35
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Real Madrid transfer news: Saudi Pro League chiefs readying 'world-record bid' for 22-goal attacker
Saudi Pro League chiefs are reportedly willing to table a world-record bid to pull off a surprise transfer for a key Real Madrid player.Jul 18, 00:20
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 14, 15:10
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Manchester City: Mahrez sends a message to Bernardo Silva for Aït-Nouri
New Manchester City signing Rayan Aït-Nouri prepares for his debut at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, supported by former City star Riyad Mahrez.Jun 18, 20:19
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Rayan Ait-Nouri’s Man City shirt number, contract length, transfer fee confirmed as Pep Guardiola completes first summer signing
Manchester City announce the signing of left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jun 9, 17:56
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Preview:Sweden vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Sweden and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 23:27
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Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Club only willing to entertain 'significant offers' for Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly hold out for a significant fee, if they were to allow captain Son Heung-min to leave the club this summer.Jun 4, 16:36
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Man United transfer news: Andre Onana exit decision revealed as 'advanced talks' are held over Saudi switch
Manchester United are reportedly open to selling goalkeeper Andre Onana who has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League this summer.Jun 3, 15:37
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The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Solskjaer, Thomas heroics
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.May 26, 20:05
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Arsenal vs. PSG: How both teams have fared in previous Champions League semi-finals
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Sports Mole looks at both sides' semi-final history in the tournament.Apr 28, 15:53
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Preview:Algeria vs. Mozambique - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Algeria and Mozambique, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 23:52
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