Riyad Mahrez

Algeria · Right winger · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2015-2023

Silky left-footed winger who unsettles full-backs with touch and curling shots

77.8OVR#364 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

First Touch94
Dribbling92
Agility92
Change of Pace90
Possession90
Skills & Tricks90
Balance90
Dribbling Speed89
Curve88
Press Resistance88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 73Penalty record 13/19 (68%) · league only (Premier League)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.2

Top Speed80
Acceleration86
Dribbling Speed89
Top Speed with Ball78
Knock-on & Run70
Change of Pace90

Shooting 75.5

Finishing82
Shot Power78
Long Shots82
Volleys74
Curve88
Penalties ●73
Heading48
Direct Free Kicks78
Shooting Creativity86
Acrobatics66

Passing 81.1

Short Passing84
Long Passing74
Through Balls84
Crossing80
Link-up Play84
Vision84
Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 85.3

Dribbling92
Possession90
First Touch94
Skills & Tricks90
Weak Foot58
Press Resistance88

Movement 73.6

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind76
Attacking Positioning82
Anticipation78
Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 83.0

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management82
Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 34.0

Defensive Positioning40
Marking30
Interceptions40
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap26

Physical 71.2

Strength56
Stamina78
Agility92
Balance90
Recovery80
Reactions85
Hold-up Play54
Aerial Duels44
Aggression62

Mental 75.3

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership70
Selflessness74
Concentration76
Determination78
Tactical Discipline70

Career 79.0

Consistency82
Longevity80
Achievements79
Durability84
Loyalty70

Profile

Born: 21 February 1991
Height: 179 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 2009–now
Prime: 2015-2023

Club career

2009–2010 Quimper
2010–2014 Le Havre
2014–2018 Leicester City
2018–2023 Manchester City
2023–now Al-Ahli

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2023 Manchester City

Continental title 1

2019 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Premier League Leicester City 1

2015–16

League title · Premier League Manchester City 4

2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23

AFC Champions League 2

2024–25, 2025–26

FA Cup 2

2018–19, 2022–23

League Cup 3

2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21

Community Shield 2

2018, 2019

African Footballer of the Year 1

2016

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1