Riyad Mahrez Competes with Ronaldo for Best Player Award in the Middle East
Wednesday 19-11-2025
Algerian international Riyad Mahrez, star of Al-Ahli Saudi, has entered the competition for the Best Player in the Middle East for 2025 award, following the announcement today Wednesday by the organizers of the “Globe Soccer” awards of the list of nominees.

The list included Mahrez's name alongside a group of the most prominent football stars in the region, headed by the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, star of Al-Nassr Saudi, and the French Karim Benzema , player of Al-Ittihad Jeddah, in addition to the Brazilian Roberto Firmino, star of Al-Sadd Qatar, along with four other nominees.

The captain of the Algerian national team is considered one of the most prominent names nominated for the award, due to the great season he achieved with Al-Ahli Saudi, after leading them to win the AFC Champions League title and the Saudi Super Cup, in addition to his decisive offensive contributions and extensive experience that made him one of the team's pillars.

The award is considered one of the most important individual awards in the region, and Mahrez’s chances remain strong due to the numbers and achievements he presented during the past season.

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