Riyad Mahrez vs Dragoslav Šekularac
Algeria against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Riyad Mahrez
Algeria · 2016–23 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Algeria
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 120 · 40 goals
- Clubs
- Leicester City, Manchester City, Al Ahli
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2016 · Hall of Fame 2019
Nigeria built a wall and laid a man on the grass behind it in the fifth minute of stoppage time in the 2019 semi-final, and Mahrez curled the free kick over both into the top corner. Algeria won that Africa Cup of Nations, and he collected five English league titles, one with Leicester in 2016 and four at Manchester City, the 2023 Champions League, and African Footballer of the Year in 2016. Career record: 120 caps and 40 goals for Algeria; club career at Leicester City, Manchester City, Al Ahli; honours include national Player of the Year 2016, Hall of Fame 2019.
Dragoslav Šekularac
Serbia · RM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Serbia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 41 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, OFK Beograd, Independiente Santa Fe
Known as the "King of the Dribble," this dazzling winger was a true showman who captivated audiences with his incredible skill and flair for Partizan and Yugoslavia. Career record: 41 caps and 6 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, OFK Beograd, Independiente Santa Fe.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
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