Riyad Mahrez Algerian Footballer Born 1991 in Clichy
Riyad Mahrez · association football player · Algerian
Biography
Born on 21 February 1991 in Clichy, Riyad Mahrez is an Algerian footballer. Riyad Mahrez has lined up for Algeria men's national football team (2014–2026) and Manchester City F.C. (2018–2023).
Career
The records list him as a wing half. The first club on record is Quimper Kerfeunteun F.C. (2009). He has played for 6 teams on record, including Algeria men's national football team, Manchester City F.C. and Leicester City F.C. 12 years at Algeria men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Algeria men's national football team (2014–2026), his team-mates on record include Aïssa Mandi, Essaïd Belkalem and Faouzi Ghoulam. Manchester City F.C. team-mates from the same years include Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and Bernardo Silva.
Recognition
He won the National Order of Merit in 2019. Riyad Mahrez also has received the PFA Players' Player of the Year (2016).
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Quimper Kerfeunteun F.C. | Wing half |
| 2011–2013 | Le Havre AC | Wing half |
| 2014–2026 | Algeria men's national football team | Wing half |
| 2014–2018 | Leicester City F.C. | Wing half |
| 2018–2023 | Manchester City F.C. | Wing half |
| 2023–2026 | Al Ahli FC | Wing half |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | National Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2016 | PFA Players' Player of the Year | Won |
Riyad Mahrez on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 12.5M @riyadmahrez26.7
- Engagement rate
- 3.14% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 384,360
- Average comments
- 8,994 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Riyad Mahrez Photos
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Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Riyad Mahrez?
Riyad Mahrez is 35 years old, born on 21 February 1991 in Clichy.
What is Riyad Mahrez known for?
Riyad Mahrez is a wing half who has played for Algeria men's national football team and Manchester City F.C..
How tall is Riyad Mahrez?
Riyad Mahrez is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Riyad Mahrez’s nationality?
Riyad Mahrez is Algerian, born in Clichy.
Has Riyad Mahrez won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including National Order of Merit (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q8338725), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Jeanpierrekepseu · CC BY-SA 4.0
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