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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Still capable of a sharp burst off the dribble at 35, though a step slower than his City peak. (conf 0.75)
Never a pure sprinter, relies more on change of direction than raw pace. (conf 0.6)
Exceptional close-control turns and body feints that unbalance full-backs. (conf 0.85)
Manages output well but not an all-game high-mileage runner even in his prime. (conf 0.55)
Control
Cushions the ball instantly under pressure, a hallmark of his technical game. (conf 0.85)
Signature left-foot cut-ins and step-overs made him one of the Premier League's best dribblers. (conf 0.9)
Uses low centre of gravity to protect the ball in tight wide areas. (conf 0.65)
Renowned for a heavy, curling left-footed strike from range and distance shots. (conf 0.88)
Distribution
Combines well in tight triangles with overlapping full-backs. (conf 0.75)
Capable switch-of-play passer though not his primary creative tool. (conf 0.6)
Whips dangerous inswinging deliveries and cutbacks from the right flank. (conf 0.8)
Reads late runs into the box well, evidenced by his high assist tallies at City. (conf 0.8)
Chance threat
Prolific inverted-winger finisher, especially cutting inside onto his favored left foot. (conf 0.82)
Occasionally shoots from low-probability areas but usually picks smart moments. (conf 0.7)
Drifts inside into pockets to receive between lines effectively. (conf 0.7)
One of his generation's premier free-kick and penalty takers. (conf 0.85)
Duels
Small frame limits aerial threat, rarely a factor in the box in the air. (conf 0.6)
Wins take-on duels regularly through trickery rather than physicality. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Contributes to team press but not known as a relentless defensive winger. (conf 0.55)
Limited defensive output, more focused on attacking transitions. (conf 0.5)
Tracks back inconsistently, prioritizing attacking positioning. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Ice-cool penalty and big-moment taker, including decisive shootout kicks for Algeria. (conf 0.82)
Generally efficient choices between dribble, pass, and shot in the final third. (conf 0.72)
Effort fluctuates, more a game-changer in possession than off it. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has enjoyed a largely injury-free career relative to peers of his profile. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
At 35 in the Saudi league, trajectory is now on the decline from his European peak. (conf 0.55)
Former PFA Player of the Year nominee and Algeria's talisman with global recognition. (conf 0.85)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Riyad Mahrez is a left-footed inverted winger renowned for his dribbling, close control, and eye for a spectacular strike, traits that powered Leicester's 2015-16 title miracle and years of silverware at Manchester City. Now with Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, he remains a dangerous creative outlet and set-piece specialist even as his athletic peak has passed. He continues to captain and inspire Algeria's national team as one of its most decorated modern players.
Won the Premier League title with Leicester City in 2015-16 and was named PFA Players' Player of the Year that season.
Won the Champions League, multiple Premier League titles, and domestic cups with Manchester City.
Algeria international and key figure in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Moved to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli in 2023 as part of the wave of high-profile transfers to the Saudi Pro League.