Islam Slimani is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian Pro League club K.V. Mechelen and the Algeria national team. Slimani began his career in his homeland with JSM Chéraga and CR Belouizdad. In 2013, he moved to Europe, signing for Sporting CP. He played and scored regularly during his three seasons in Portugal, helping his team win the Taça de Portugal in 2015. Wikipedia