January 24, 2025

Man City star Riyad Mahrez surpasses Didier Drogba as he becomes African player with the most Premier League assists of all-time

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Riyad Mahrez Manchester City © Getty Riyad Mahrez Manchester City

  • Mahrez becomes all-time top African assist provider in PL
  • Has provided 56 league assists in his time in England
  • Set up De Bruyne’s goal vs Liverpool
  • WHAT HAPPENED? By providing an assists for Kevin De Bruyne’s goal against Liverpool, Mahrez overtook Didier Drogba to become African player with the most premier League assist with 56. It was his fifth assist in the league this season.

    riyad Mahrez Man City © Getty riyad Mahrez Man City

    THE BIGGER PICTURE: In four seasons at Leicester, Mahrez provided 28 assists as well as 39 goals, and his displays at the King Power earned himself a move to the Etihad in 2018. Since his arrival at Manchester City he has become a vital part of Pep Guardiola’s system, providing 29 assists.

    riyad Mahrez Leicester © Getty riyad Mahrez Leicester

    AND WHAT’S MORE: He has won the Premier League four times, and in 2015/16 he was named PFA Player of the Year.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY? The Citizens next face Southampton before a double header against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

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