Riyad Mahrez, king of Asia!

The Algerian international Riyad Mahrez is making a name for himself in the Elite Asian Champions League.

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Despite struggles in the Saudi Pro League, Al Ahly's key man has shone with his consistency in the continental competition.

An exceptional performance that has placed him at the top of the player rankings in the tournament, according to specialized site Sofascore.

He is ahead of Brazilian Oscar, Saudi Salem Al-Dawsari, Qatari Akrem Afif, and Brazilian Yan Matheus respectively.

Mahrez's numbers in the Elite Asian Champions League.

In 10 matches played in the Asian competition, the Fennecs captain has scored 8 goals and provided 7 assists.

Since joining the club in 2023, the former Manchester City player has participated in 67 matches across all competitions, recording 25 goals and 27 assists.

Average figures for someone who was voted the best player in the Premier League in 2026.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.