Islam Slimani

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Islam Slimani (Arabic: إِسْلَام سُلَيْمَانِيّ; born 18 June 1988) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is the all-time top goalscorer for 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 City for a club record £28 million fee. After a season and a half in the Leicester squad, he was sent on successive loans to Newcastle United, Fenerbahçe, and Monaco. In 2021, Slimani joined Lyon. One year later, he briefly returned to Sporting CP, leaving after six months. Slimani then went on to join Brest, Anderlecht, Coritiba, and Mechelen in short stints. He returned to Algeria with CR Belouizdad in 2024 and went on loan to Westerlo in 2025. An Algerian international, Slimani made his international debut...

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