Islam Slimani vs Madjid Bougherra
Algeria against Algeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Islam Slimani
Algeria · 2014–21 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Algeria
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 104 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- JSM Chéraga, CR Belouizdad, Sporting CP
His header against Russia in Curitiba on 26 June 2014 rescued a 1-1 draw and carried Algeria into a World Cup knockout round for the first time. Algeria's all-time leading scorer, passing Abdelhafid Tasfaout's 36 with a brace against Niger on 8 October 2021 and now on 46 goals in 105 caps, an Africa Cup of Nations winner in 2019, and Leicester's record signing at 28 million pounds in 2016. Career record: 104 caps and 45 goals for Algeria; club career at JSM Chéraga, CR Belouizdad, Sporting CP.
Madjid Bougherra
Algeria · 2009–10 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Algeria
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 70 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- FC Gueugnon, Rangers, Al-Duhail SC
PFA Scotland handed him goal of the season on 3 May 2010 for a centre-half's strike in Rangers' 7-1 win over Dundee United, and four years later he wore the armband as Algeria took Germany to extra time in Porto Alegre. Three Scottish league titles with Rangers, a Scottish Cup and two League Cups, two Qatari titles with Lekhwiya, 70 caps, Algerian Footballer of the Year in 2009 and 2010. Career record: 70 caps and 4 goals for Algeria; club career at FC Gueugnon, Rangers, Al-Duhail SC.
The verdict
The almanac puts Madjid Bougherra ahead by 1 rating point, 84 against 83.
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