Islam Slimani

About Islam Slimani

Striker who joined Sporting CP in 2013 after spending four years with CR Belouizdad.

Islam Slimani is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Lyon and the Algeria national team. Slimani began his career in his homeland with JSM Chéraga and CR Belouizdad. In 2013, he moved to Europe, signing for Sporting CP. He played and scored regularly during his three seasons in Portugal, helping his team win the Taça de Portugal in 2015. In 2016, Slimani was transferred to Leicester for a club record £28 million fee. An Algerian international, Slimani made his international debut in 2012 and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015 and 2017, and was part of the Algeria side that won the 2019 tournament. He was also part of Algeria's squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he finished as the team's joint top scorer with two goals. As of March 2021, he has won 70 international caps and scored 31 goals, making him Algeria's second highest all-time goalscorer.

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Trivia

He debuted with the Algerian national team in 2012.

Islam Slimani before fame

In 2007, he started his professional career with WB Ain Benian.

Achievement of Islam Slimani

In 2012, he made his Algerian national team debut.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Islam Slimani family life

He was born in the Algerian city of Algiers.

Associations of Islam Slimani

On the Algerian national team, he and left back Djamel Mesbah became teammates.

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