Islam Slimani is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht and the Algeria national team.
27 Facts About Islam Slimani
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Islam Slimani played and scored regularly during his three seasons in Portugal, helping his team win the Taca de Portugal in 2015.
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An Algerian international, Islam Slimani made his international debut in 2012 and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013,2015,2017 and 2021, and was a part of the Algeria side that won the 2019 tournament.
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Islam Slimani was part of Algeria's squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he finished as the team's joint top scorer with two goals.
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In May 2009, Islam Slimani joined CR Belouizdad from JSM Cheraga for a transfer fee of 800,000 Algerian dinars, signing a two-year contract.
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Islam Slimani finished his first season with Belouizdad with 8 goals in 30 games.
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In July 2011, with his contract expired and several French clubs such as Nice and Le Havre showing interest in signing him, Islam Slimani decided to sign a two-year extension with CR Belouizdad.
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On 6 August 2013, Islam Slimani joined Sporting CP for an undisclosed fee.
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At the start of the tournament, Islam Slimani scored his first goal against Academica in an away match on 4 October 2015, and in the seventh round against Vitoria de Guimaraes, he scored his first hat-trick in the Portuguese league.
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At the top of the 15th round, Islam Slimani managed to score two goals against Porto's goalkeeper Iker Casillas to lead the team back to the top of the league.
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Islam Slimani contributed to the victory at Estadio do Dragao after scoring two goals.
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That season, Islam Slimani scored 27 goals in the league but finished behind top scorer Jonas, with 32 goals.
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Later, on matchday 13, after entering as a substitute, Islam Slimani scored the equalizer for his team from the penalty spot in the last minute against Middlesbrough.
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On 31 December, after five games without a goal, Islam Slimani scored the winning goal against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium to lead his team to their fifth win in the Premier League that season, on the last day of 2016.
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On 31 January 2018, Islam Slimani signed for Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.
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On 11 August 2018, Islam Slimani joined Super Lig club Fenerbahce on a season-long loan.
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On 21 August 2019, Islam Slimani joined Ligue 1 club Monaco on a season-long loan.
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On 13 January 2021, Islam Slimani signed with Ligue 1 club Lyon.
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Islam Slimani returned to Sporting CP immediately after his contract with Lyon was rescinded, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract.
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On 25 August 2022, Islam Slimani signed with Ligue 1 side Brest.
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In October 2009, Islam Slimani was called up by Abdelhak Benchikha for the first time to the Algeria A' National Team for a week-long training camp in Algiers.
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In March 2010, Islam Slimani was called up again, this time for a 2011 African Nations Championship qualifier against Libya as a replacement for his injured CR Belouizdad teammate Youcef Saibi.
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In May 2012, Islam Slimani was called up for the first time to the Algeria national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Rwanda, and the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.
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Islam Slimani followed that up with another goal against Mali in the next game, and then scored another two goals in the following against Gambia.
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Islam Slimani was selected for Algeria's squad taking part in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, and played in all three group games in January.
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Islam Slimani made an assist for the team's third goal by passing the ball to Abdelmoumene Djabou.
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Islam Slimani was part of the Algeria team that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring one goal in the tournament against Tanzania in the group stage.