Islam Slimani is a football player of Algerian national team. He also plays as a striker for the club Sporting Clube de Portugal. He came to known as he scored two goals and became top scorer.
Early Life (Childhood)Since his teenage days he started his career in the football field. He plays as a striker. In 2008 he made his first international debut as he was signed by JSM Chéraga which is a third division club.
Interesting FactsSlimani scored the equalizing goal against Russia and brought his country to knockout round. Since 2010 he was in international team but in 2011 he made his first debut. He is wanted by West Ham United for $8.9 million.
Personal LifeHe spent his childhood at the western Algiers suburb of Ain Bénian. He was a very poor at his early days as he used to sit on the rocks and do fishing near local port with the plastic bottles.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTHis salary is about $585000 and his net worth is $2340000. His overall worth is $1651000. He is a very demanding player as his market value is $2340000. He scored winning goal against South Africa at 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
RumorHe was rumored to be transferred to Leicester City.