Islam Slimani

Algeria · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2017

Selfless, combative striker who dominated in the air

69.8OVR#1175 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed60.7
  • Shooting72.0
  • Passing58.3
  • Ball Control65.7
  • Movement76.0
  • Football IQ67.0
  • Defending Skill38.3
  • Physical79.2
  • Mental81.0
  • Career67.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aerial Duels91
  2. Heading90
  3. Selflessness88
  4. Determination88
  5. Strength86
  6. Stamina86
  7. Attacking Positioning84
  8. Aggression84
  9. Finishing82
  10. Anticipation82

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.7

  • Top Speed70
  • Acceleration66
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball62
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 72.0

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots68
  • Volleys80
  • Curve58
  • Penalties74
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 58.3

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing54
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 65.7

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks52
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 76.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs60

Football IQ 67.0

  • Decision Making70
  • Spatial Awareness70
  • Game Management66
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 38.3

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions38
  • Standing Tackle48
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 79.2

  • Strength86
  • Stamina86
  • Agility62
  • Balance72
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels91
  • Aggression84

Mental 81.0

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration76
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 67.8

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements53
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
18 June 1988
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2008–now
Prime
2013-2017

Club career

  • 2008–2009 JSM Chéraga
  • 2009–2013 CR Belouizdad
  • 2013–2016 Sporting CP
  • 2016–2021 Leicester City
  • 2018–2018 Newcastle United (loan)
  • 2018–2019 Fenerbahçe (loan)
  • 2019–2020 Monaco (loan)
  • 2021–2022 Lyon
  • 2022–2022 Sporting CP
  • 2022–2023 Brest
  • 2023–2023 Anderlecht (loan)
  • 2023–2024 Coritiba
  • 2024–2025 Mechelen

Honours

Continental title 1

2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Taça de Portugal 1

2014–15

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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