Salah, Mahrez to Hakimi – Top 15 players from the Arab world who play in Europe
The Arab world consists of 22 countries from North and North-East Africa and from the West Asia region. A host of footballers from the Arab world are currently plying their trades in the top European leagues and some of them are among the crème de la crème of European football.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez are some of the best performers in the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool’s best player for the past five years and is considered one of the finest players in the world.
The Arab world has produced some top-class players over the years. The region is also all set to host the World Cup for the first time this time around, with the 2022 edition set to start in Qatar from November 21, 2022.
Let us look at the top 15 footballers from the Arab world who are currently playing in Europe.
(C)Getty ImagesMohamed Salah
Position: Attack
County: Egypt
Club: Liverpool
Stint: 2017-present
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRiyad Mahrez
Position: Attack
County: Algeria
Club: Manchester City
Stint: 2017-present
Imago Images Achraf Hakimi
Position: Full-Back
County: Morocco
Club: PSG
Stint: 2021-present
(C)Getty ImagesHakim Ziyech
Position: Attack
County: Morocco
Club: Chelsea
Stint: 2020-present