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Riyad Mahrez

Experienced headAl-Ahli Jeddah · 35 yrsFree agentTransferred to Free agent

Profile

Full nameRiyad Karim Mahrez
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityAlgeria
Age35
Date of birth21 Feb 1991
BirthplaceSarcelles
Height179 cm
Shirt number#7
ClubAl-Ahli Jeddah
Attacking midfielder
27
Appearances
4
Goals
8
Assists
2221
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Al-Ahli Jeddah.

Scout report

Experienced headCreative Attacking midfielder

R. Mahrez is a 35-year-old attacking midfielder at Al-Ahli Jeddah, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 8 assists in 27 appearances, a Season grade of 45. On long-term scout potential he's rated 23.1. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (91.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.16 goals, 0.32 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mahrez.

On the season, Mahrez graded 45 for current form (age-blind), on 4 goals and 8 assists in 27 appearances (0.486 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 52 → 45). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 23. At 35 Mahrez is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.4 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2023/24Trending downBreakout: 2023/24
23.1
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
44.5
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
91.4%
Minutes
near ever-present
0.49
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Al-Ahli Jeddah finished 5th of 18 · an upper-table side

27
Apps
4
Goals
8
Assists
12
G+A
0.15
Goals / app

4 goals in 27 appearances (0.15 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. He also laid on 8 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 12 goal contributions (0.44 per appearance).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 91.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.16 goals, 0.32 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.3 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 23.1 overall — below regular-starter level. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.49 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals4
Shots on target10
Shots22

Passing

Assists8
Chances created77
Passes851
Pass accuracy84%

Possession

Successful dribbles26
Dribble success59.1%
Duels won80
Duels won %50%
Fouls won21
Penalties won1—

Defending

Tackles24
Interceptions6
Blocks2
Fouls committed10

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0