Islam Slimani | CFR Cluj | Football Player Stats & Info

Algeria

CFR Cluj

Islam Slimani

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Algeria

Player Info

Islam Slimani is a prolific Algerian striker whose powerful presence and clinical finishing have made him a legend for the national team and a respected figure across Europe. Born June 18, 1988, Slimani's rise to prominence came at Sporting CP in Portugal, where his goal-scoring exploits earned him a big-money move to Leicester City in 2016. He has since enjoyed a nomadic but successful career with loans and permanent moves to clubs like Newcastle United, Fenerbahçe, Lyon, and currently CFR Cluj. His international record is exceptional; he is Algeria's all-time top scorer, a key figure in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, and a veteran of multiple World Cups. His honors include the AFCON title, the Portuguese Cup, and individual scoring awards. Slimani is the complete target man—strong in the air, intelligent with his link-up play, and a relentless goal poacher.

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2025/09/10