Islam Slimani

File:SlimaniCRBelouizdad.png in 2012]]

In May 2009, Slimani joined CR Belouizdad from JSM Chéraga for a transfer fee of 800,000 Algerian dinars,{{cite web|last1=Hassani|first1=Kamal|title=World Cup 2014: Algeria profile – Islam Slimani|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jun/06/world-cup-2014-ageria-islam-slimani|work=The Guardian|access-date=21 July 2014|date=31 May 2014}} signing a two-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.bordj.info/spip.php?breve1566|title=Finale de la coupe d'Algérie : le CR Belouizdad à pied d'œuvre|author=KY|publisher=El Watan|date=17 May 2009|access-date=8 January 2013|language=fr|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730030501/http://www.bordj.info/spip.php?breve1566|archive-date=30 July 2012|url-status=dead}} In August, he made his official debut for the club as a starter against MC Oran in the first week of the 2009–10 Algerian Championnat National.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/fiches/fiche2.php?fiche_id=4638|title=Division 1 1e j MCO 4–1 CRB|publisher=DZFoot|access-date=8 January 2013|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224840/http://www.dzfoot.com/fiches/fiche2.php?fiche_id=4638|url-status=dead}} He finished his first season with Belouizdad with 8 goals in 30 games.

On 17 May 2011, Slimani scored four goals in a league game against JS Kabylie, leading CR Belouizdad to an impressive 7–1 win.[http://www.tsa-algerie.com/sport/ligue-1-ecrasante-et-historique-victoire-du-cr-belouizdad-sur-la-js-kabylie-7-1_15701.html Ligue 1 : écrasante et historique victoire du CR Belouizdad sur la JS Kabylie (7–1)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521040905/http://www.tsa-algerie.com/sport/ligue-1-ecrasante-et-historique-victoire-du-cr-belouizdad-sur-la-js-kabylie-7-1_15701.html |date=21 May 2011 }} In July 2011, with his contract expired and several French clubs such as Nice and Le Havre showing interest in signing him, Slimani decided to sign a two-year extension with CR Belouizdad.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11840-l1-islam-slimani-prolonge-au-cr-belouizdad.php|title=Islam Slimani prolonge au CR Belouizdad|publisher=DZFoot|language=fr|date=13 July 2012|access-date=8 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914011632/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11840-l1-islam-slimani-prolonge-au-cr-belouizdad.php|archive-date=14 September 2012}}

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On 6 August 2013, Slimani joined Sporting CP for an undisclosed fee. He started the 2013–14 season as a substitute, gaining a reputation as an impact player due to him scoring vital goals when coming off the bench. Due to the lack of form of Fredy Montero, however, Slimani became a starter and scored four goals in four matches in early March 2014 against Rio Ave, Braga, Vitória de Setúbal and in 1–0 over rivals Porto. In December 2013 he was considered the best Algerian footballer of the year as he won the Algerian Golden Ball.

In his second season Slimani was successful as he became a key player. His first goal of the season was in the Lisbon derby 1–1 away draw to Benfica.{{cite web|title=Slimani buteur contre Benfica !|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2014/08/31/slimani-buteur-contre-benfica-50651.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=31 August 2014 |access-date=6 June 2017}} At European level Slimani scored his first goal against Schalke 04 at Estádio José Alvalade in the last minute to finish 4–2{{cite web|title=LdC : Drôle de première pour Slimani !|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2014/11/05/ldc-drole-de-premiere-pour-slimani-55666.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=5 November 2014 |access-date=6 June 2017}} for Sporting. At the end of the season he finished third in the league, but in the Taça de Portugal he reached the final against Braga on 31 May 2015, slimani scored a goal helping Sporting turn around a two-goal deficit to eventually secure the cup following a penalty shootout 3–1.{{cite web|last1=Piedade|first1=Luis|title=Sporting dig deep to claim Portuguese Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=por/news/newsid=2252986.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602041005/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=por/news/newsid=2252986.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2015|publisher=UEFA|access-date=16 August 2016|date=31 May 2015}} where he achieved his first title in his history at the end of the season Slimani played 33 games and scored 15 goals, including 12 in the league.

In the 2015–16 season, Slimani said it would be his last season and that he aspires to achieve the title of the Primeira Liga, which had been absent from the club for 14 years. The new and former Benfica coach Jorge Jesus said he would rely heavily on Slimani to win the titles and the start was in the Supertaça against Benfica and ended for Sporting with a single goal, achieving his second title.{{cite web|title=Slimani gagne la Super coupe contre Benfica|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2015/08/09/slimani-gagne-la-super-coupe-contre-benfica-72734.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=9 August 2015 |access-date=6 June 2017}} At the start of the tournament, Slimani scored his first goal against Académica in an away match on 4 October 2015, and in the seventh round against Vitória de Guimarães, he scored his first hat-trick in the Portuguese league.{{cite web|title=Slimani : Hat-trick face au Vitoria Guimaraes|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2015/10/04/slimani-hat-trik-face-au-v-guimaraes-75166.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=4 October 2015 |access-date=6 June 2017}}{{cite web|title=Sporting 5–1 V. Guimarães|url=https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/desporto/slimani-lidera-a-armada-leonina-frente-ao-vitoria_e863460|website=rtp.pt|date=4 October 2015 |access-date=6 June 2017}} At the top of the 15th round, Slimani managed to score two goals against Porto's goalkeeper Iker Casillas{{cite web|title=Sporting-Porto 2–0, Porto abandonne la tête du championnat au Sporting Portugal|url=http://www.goal.com/fr/match/sporting-cp-vs-fc-porto/2068462/report|website=goal|access-date=6 June 2017}}{{cite web|title=Slimani claque un doublé retentissant face à Porto (2–0) !|url=http://lagazettedufennec.com/filinfo/portugal-slimani-claque-un-double-retentissant-face-a-porto-2-0/|website=lagazettedufennec|date=2 January 2016|access-date=6 June 2017}} to lead the team back to the top of the league. After this game, Slimani scored in four consecutive games 6 goals against Vitória de Setúbal, Braga, Tondela and Paços de Ferreira. After two matches, he returned to score twice at Nacional.

Before Sporting's league derby match at home, Benfica lodged a complaint against Slimani for assaulting Andreas Samaris with his elbow in a Portuguese Cup match on 21 November 2015.{{cite news|date=8 April 2016|title=Agressão de Slimani sem castigo|trans-title=Slimani's assault without punishment|url=http://relvado.aeiou.pt/sporting/agressao-slimani-sem-castigo-515530|language=pt|work=Relvado|access-date=24 June 2018}} After a long wait and one day before the match, the Portuguese League announced that Slimani could participate in the decisive match for the title.{{cite web|title=Portugal : Sporting – Benfica, Slimani en vedette|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/03/04/portugal-sporting-benfica-slimani-en-vedette-82414.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=4 March 2016 |access-date=6 June 2017}} However, the team lost 1–0 and dropped to second place, behind Benfica. One week later, he scored his 20th goal this season in the match against Estoril.{{cite web|title=Portugal : Chef d'oeuvre et 20e but de Slimani|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/03/12/portugal-le-but-de-grande-classe-de-slimani-82795.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=12 March 2016 |access-date=6 June 2017}} After this meeting, he scored four goals against Belenenses, Marítimo and Moreirense, and Porto. Slimani contributed to the victory at Estádio do Dragão after scoring two goals.{{cite web|title=Portugal : Doublé de Slimani dans le classico|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/04/30/portugal-double-de-slimani-dans-le-clasiico-85471.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=30 April 2016 |access-date=6 June 2017}} In the final round, he scored his 27th goal of the season against Braga. The match ended 4–0 but was not enough for Sporting to win the league title, as Benfica ended with more two points. That season, Slimani scored 27 goals in the league but finished behind top scorer Jonas, with 32 goals.

For the following season, Sporting wanted to retain Slimani but he insisted on leaving the club, and that was finally accepted by the administration. On 28 August 2016, he played his last match against Porto at Estádio José Alvalade and scored his last goal to finish 2–1 for Sporting.{{cite web|title=Portugal : Slimani buteur pour sa dernière|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/08/28/portugal-slimani-buteur-pour-sa-derniere-90003.php|website=dzfoot.com|date=28 August 2016 |access-date=6 June 2017}}

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On 31 August 2016, the last day of the 2016–17 summer transfer window in England, Slimani joined Premier League champions Leicester City on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Sporting was reported as £28 million, a club record for Leicester.{{cite web|title=Islam Slimani signs for Leicester City|url=http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/islam-slimani-signs-for-leicester-city-3284617.aspx|publisher=Leicester City F.C.|access-date=31 August 2016}}{{cite news|last1=Stevens|first1=Samuel|title=Islam Slimani to Leicester City: Premier League champions confirm club-record £28m signing from Sporting Lisbon|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/islam-slimani-to-leicester-city-premier-league-champions-confirm-club-record-28m-signing-from-a7218901.html|access-date=31 August 2016|work=The Independent|date=31 August 2016}} Leicester had beaten West Bromwich Albion to sign Slimani.{{citation|title = Tony Pulis explains why West Brom lost out to Leicester on Islam Slimani|url = http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tony-pulis-explains-west-brom-12961152|work = Birmingham Mail|author = Paul Suart|date = 28 April 2017|access-date = 12 June 2017}}

On 14 September, he made his debut for Leicester in the UEFA Champions League playing 62 minutes in a 3–0 victory over Club Brugge.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37331303|title=Club Brugge 0–3 Leicester City|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2016|access-date=17 September 2016}} Three days later, he made his Premier League debut in a 3–0 victory over Burnley, scoring his side's first two goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37325839|title=Leicester City 3–0 Burnley|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 September 2016|access-date=17 September 2016}} On 27 September, Slimani scored the only goal in Leicester's 1–0 win against Porto in the Champions League group stage after a pass from Algerian national teammate Riyad Mahrez.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37475476|title=Leicester City 1–0 Porto|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2016|access-date=27 September 2016}} It was his sixth goal with Iker Casillas in goal in 2016, five of which he netted while with his former club Sporting.{{cite web|url=http://fr.starafrica.com/football/articles/ligue-champions-slimani-crucifie-casillas/|title=Ligue des Champions : Slimani crucifie Casillas|publisher=starafrica|date=28 September 2016|access-date=28 September 2016|archive-date=2 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002060824/http://fr.starafrica.com/football/articles/ligue-champions-slimani-crucifie-casillas/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/09/27/uefa-cl-le-duo-slimani-mahrez-offre-la-victoire-aux-foxes-91814.php|title=UEFA CL : Le duo Slimani-Mahrez offre la victoire aux Foxes|publisher=dzfoot|date=27 September 2016|access-date=27 September 2016}}

After this goal, Slimani failed to score until matchday 11 of the Premier League against West Bromwich Albion from a pass from Mahrez, although Leicester lost 2–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37814275|title=Winger Matt Phillips punished a horrendous error by midfielder Danny Drinkwater to score the winner for West Brom at champions Leicester.|publisher=BBC|date=6 November 2016|access-date=11 December 2016}} Later, on matchday 13, after entering as a substitute, Slimani scored the equalizer for his team from the penalty spot in the last minute against Middlesbrough.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38036032|title=Islam Slimani's injury-time penalty rescued a point for Leicester as they came from behind twice against Middlesbrough.|publisher=BBC|date=26 November 2016|access-date=11 December 2016}} On matchday 15, Slimani helped the Foxes to win against Manchester City 4–2 after he presented two assists for goalscorers Jamie Vardy and Andy King.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38193109|title=Jamie Vardy scored a hat-trick as Leicester City pulled off a stunning victory over an out-of-sorts Manchester City.|publisher=BBC|date=10 December 2016|access-date=11 December 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2016/12/10/angleterre-slimani-double-passeur-en-3-minutes-95736.php|title=Angleterre : Slimani double passeur en 3 minutes !|publisher=dzfoot.com|date=10 December 2016|access-date=11 December 2016}} On 31 December, after five games without a goal, Slimani scored the winning goal against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium to lead his team to their fifth win in the Premier League that season, on the last day of 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/leicester-vs-west-ham-match-report-islam-slimani-goal-end-2016-ease-relegation-fears-a7503641.html|title=Islam Slimani gives Foxes a winning end to 2016 to ease relegation fears|work=The Independent|date=31 December 2016|access-date=31 December 2016}}

Slimani scored four of his five league goals from headers, but had only managed a 38% shot accuracy by January 2017.{{citation|title = Leicester's new signings failing to make impact for champions|url = http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/10734910/leicesters-new-signings-failing-to-make-impact-for-champions|publisher = Sky Sports|date = 21 January 2017|access-date = 23 January 2017}} After his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, Slimani returned to the club injured, which affected the rest of his season where he did not participate very much and scored only two goals, against Sunderland{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2017/04/04/angleterre-slimani-retrouve-sa-tete-101611.php|title=Angleterre : Slimani retrouve sa tête|publisher=dzfoot.com|date=4 April 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}} and against Everton.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2017/04/09/pl-slimani-score-mais-everton-plus-fort-101756.php|title=PL : Slimani score encore, mais Everton plus fort|publisher=dzfoot.com|date=9 April 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}} In the League Cup match against Sheffield United, he scored two goals.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/2017/08/22/angleterre-double-de-slimani-en-league-cup-106868.php|title=Angleterre : Doublé de Slimani en League Cup|publisher=dzfoot.com|date=22 August 2017|access-date=3 September 2017}}

On 31 January 2018, Slimani signed for Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.lcfc.com/news/610084/islam-slimani-joins-newcastle-united-on-loan/press-release|title=Islam Slimani Joins Newcastle United on Loan|publisher=Leicester City F.C.|date=31 January 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42889375|title=Newcastle sign Leicester striker Islam Slimani and Sparta Prague keeper Martin Dubravka on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 February 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}} A thigh injury prevented him from making his debut for the club, which eventually happened exactly two months after signing, in a 1–0 win over Huddersfield Town, and he was involved in the build-up for the only goal of the game, scored by Ayoze Pérez.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43524304|title=Newcastle 1–0 Huddesfield Town|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 March 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}} On 15 April, Slimani was again involved in the build-up for the match winning goal in a 2–1 win over Arsenal, after his header was flicked on by Pérez, and into the path of Matt Ritchie.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43686474|title=Newcastle 2–1 Arsenal|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 April 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}}

On 3 May, Slimani was given a three match ban for violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident with West Bromwich Albion's Craig Dawson, effectively ending his season with Newcastle.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43989780|title=Islam Slimani: Newcastle forward given three-game ban|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2018|access-date=14 May 2018}}

On 11 August 2018, Slimani joined Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe on a season-long loan.{{Cite web | title = Leicester Striker Islam Slimani Completes Season-Long Loan Move to Turkish Giants Fenerbahce | publisher = 90min | date = 11 August 2018 | access-date = 11 August 2018 | url = https://www.90min.com/posts/6141629-leicester-striker-islam-slimani-completes-season-long-loan-move-to-turkish-giants-fenerbahce | archive-date = 12 August 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180812000342/https://www.90min.com/posts/6141629-leicester-striker-islam-slimani-completes-season-long-loan-move-to-turkish-giants-fenerbahce | url-status = dead }} He made his debut on 18 August 2018, playing the full 90 minutes in 1–0 loss to Yeni Malatyaspor.{{Cite web|date=18 August 2018|title=Yeni Malatyaspor vs. Fenerbahce|url=https://gh.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/18/turkey/super-lig/malatya-belediyespor/fenerbahce-spor-kulubu/2827644/|access-date=15 November 2021|website=Soccerway}} His first goal for the club came on 1 September 2018 when he scored Fenerbahçe's second goal of their 3–2 loss to Kayserispor.{{Cite web|date=1 September 2018|title=Fenerbahce vs. Kayserispor|url=https://gh.soccerway.com/matches/2018/09/01/turkey/super-lig/fenerbahce-spor-kulubu/kayserispor/2827656/|access-date=15 November 2021|website=Soccerway}}

On 21 August 2019, Slimani joined Ligue 1 club Monaco on a season-long loan.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/11790481/islam-slimani-joins-monaco-from-leicester-on-season-long-loan|title=Islam Slimani joins Monaco from Leicester City on season-long loan|website=Sky Sports|date=21 August 2019}} Despite scoring nine goals and seven assists in 18 league games before the Ligue 1 season was abruptly concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May, Monaco chose not to give Slimani a permanent contract.{{cite news|title = Slimani: Monaco release Leicester City loanee after impressive Ligue 1 season|url = https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/slimani-monaco-release-leicester-city-loanee-after/a6g3s81xruwk19cdh2p92hfoq|publisher = Goal.com|first=Taiye |last=Taiwo|date = 25 June 2020|access-date = 13 July 2020}}

On 13 January 2021, Slimani signed with Ligue 1 club Lyon.{{Cite web|date=13 January 2021|title=Transfers: Meet Islam Slimani|url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2021/01/13/transfers-islam-slimani|access-date=13 January 2021|website=Olympique Lyonnais Official Website}} On 18 January 2021, he made his league debut, coming on as a substitute for Tino Kadewere in the 76th minute, in a 0–1 loss to Metz. He scored his first goal for the club on 9 February in a 5–1 Coupe de France victory against Ajaccio.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/09/france/coupe-de-france/olympique-lyonnais/athletic-club-ajaccien/3441629/ |title=Olympique Lyonnais 5–1 Ajaccio |website=soccerway.com |date=9 February 2021 }} He scored his first league goal for the club on 21 March, after coming on as a substitute, in a 4–2 loss to Paris Saint Germain.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56479445 |title=Lyon 2–4 Paris Saint Germain |website=BBC Sport |date=21 March 2021 }}

On 1 February 2022, Slimani's contract with Lyon was terminated by mutual consent, effectively making him a free agent.{{cite web |title=Accord avec Islam Slimani pour une résiliation de son contrat |url=https://www.ol.fr/fr/actualites/communique-islam-slimani-1 |website=Olympique Lyonnais Official Website |access-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815164630/https://www.ol.fr/fr/actualites/communique-islam-slimani-1 |archive-date=15 August 2022 |language=fr |date=1 February 2022 |url-status=live}}

Slimani returned to Sporting CP immediately after his contract with Lyon was rescinded, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract.{{cite web |title=Islam Slimani unveiling |url=https://www.sporting.pt/en/multimedia/photos/football/islam-slimani-unveiling |website=Sporting |access-date=15 August 2022 |date=3 February 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Amie |title=Islam Slimani returns 'back home' in deadline day transfer |url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/islam-slimani-transfer-leicester-city-6597140 |access-date=15 August 2022 |work=Leicester Mercury |date=3 February 2022}} He made his comeback on the pitch for Leões on 6 February 2022, coming off the bench in the 74th minute for Pedro Porro in a 2–0 league victory against Famalicão.{{cite web |title=Winning week continues with victory over FC Famalicão |url=https://www.sporting.pt/en/news/football/main-team/2022-02-07/winning-week-continues-victory-over-fc-famalicao |website=Sporting CP |access-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214191646/https://www.sporting.pt/en/news/football/main-team/2022-02-07/winning-week-continues-victory-over-fc-famalicao |archive-date=14 February 2022 |date=7 February 2022 |url-status=live}} His first goal upon returning came on 26 February in a 1–1 away draw on Madeira against Marítimo, firing in a cross from Matheus Reis.{{cite web |title=Frustrating draw in Madeira against CS Maritimo |url=https://www.sporting.pt/en/news/football/main-team/2022-02-26/frustrating-draw-madeira-against-cs-maritimo |website=Sporting CP |access-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308152348/https://www.sporting.pt/en/news/football/main-team/2022-02-26/frustrating-draw-madeira-against-cs-maritimo |archive-date=8 March 2022 |date=26 February 2022 |url-status=live}}

On 25 August 2022, Slimani signed with Ligue 1 side Brest.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-islam-slimani-s-engage-avec-brest-officiel/1349960|title=Transferts : Islam Slimani s'engage avec Brest (officiel)|trans-title=Transfers: Islam Slimani commits to Brest (official)|website=L'Équipe|language=fr|date=25 August 2022|access-date=25 August 2022}}

On 1 February 2023, Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht announced the signing of Slimani on a contract until the end of the 2022–23 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.rsca.be/en/slimani|title=Islam Slimani strengthens our attacking line-up|publisher=R.S.C. Anderlecht|date=1 February 2023|access-date=1 February 2023}}

On 20 August 2023, Brazilian club Coritiba officially announced Slimani's signing with a contract running until December 2024.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/times/coritiba/noticia/2023/08/20/coritiba-anuncia-atacante-argelino-islam-slimani.ghtml |title=Coritiba anuncia acordo com o atacante argelino Islam Slimani |website=ge.globo |language=pt-BR |date=20 August 2023|access-date=23 August 2023}}

On 1 February 2024, Slimani signed for Belgian side Mechelen until the end of the 2023–24 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.lesoir.be/565213/article/2024-02-01/mercato-islam-slimani-fait-son-retour-en-belgique-et-signe-officiellement |title=Mercato: Islam Slimani fait son retour en Belgique et signe officiellement à Malines |publisher=Le Soir |language=fr |date=1 February 2024 }}

In September 2024, Slimani rejoined Algerian club CR Belouizdad.{{cite web |url=https://www.shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=11092024&id=e9d7b8e1-fc69-47d8-b038-34967de97c2d |title=رسميا.. إسلام سليماني يعود لشباب بلوزداد الجزائري |publisher=shorouknews.com |language=ar |date=11 September 2024 }}

On 16 January 2025, Slimani returned to Belgium and signed with Westerlo on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.{{cite web|publisher=K.V.C. Westerlo|url=https://kvcwesterlo.be/2025/01/16/welkom-islam/|title=Welkom, Islam!|trans-title=Welcome, Islam!|date=16 January 2025|access-date=16 January 2025|language=nl}}

In October 2009, Slimani was called up by Abdelhak Benchikha for the first time to the Algeria A' National Team for a week-long training camp in Algiers.[http://www.dzfoot.com/news.php?hot_id=5091 EN A' : Nouveau stage pour les joueurs locaux] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710162025/http://www.dzfoot.com/news.php?hot_id=5091 |date=10 July 2011 }} In March 2010, Slimani was called up again, this time for a 2011 African Nations Championship qualifier against Libya as a replacement for his injured CR Belouizdad teammate Youcef Saïbi.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-6076/en-a-l-algerie-a-prepare-le-match-face-a-la-libye/|title=EN A' : L'Algérie A' prépare le match face à la Libye – Football algérien|date=11 March 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100311015552/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-6076/en-a-l-algerie-a-prepare-le-match-face-a-la-libye/|archive-date=11 March 2010}} However, Slimani did not play in the game that Algeria won 1–0.[http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-5040.php Algérie A' 1–0 Libye A'] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716115437/http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-5040.php |date=16 July 2010 }}

In May 2012, Slimani was called up for the first time to the Algeria national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Rwanda, and the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11476-e-n-la-liste-des-29-pour-les-matchs-de-la-fin-de-saison.php |title=La liste des 29 pour les matchs de la fin de saison |publisher=DZFoot |date=12 May 2012 |access-date=14 May 2012 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514094738/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11476-e-n-la-liste-des-29-pour-les-matchs-de-la-fin-de-saison.php |archive-date=14 May 2012 }} On 26 May, he made his debut, coming as a substitute at half-time in a friendly against Niger. A week later, on 2 June, Slimani scored his first international goal for Algeria, netting the third goal in the 4–0 win over Rwanda in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/algeria-vs-rwanda/1230229/report|title=Algeria 4–0 Rwanda|publisher=goal.com|date=3 June 2012|access-date=21 July 2014}} He followed that up with another goal against Mali in the next game,{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/06/10/africa/wc-qualifying-africa/mali/algeria/1230231/ |title=Mali vs. Algeria – 10 June 201 |publisher=soccerway |access-date=21 July 2014}} and then scored another two goals in the following against Gambia.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ie/match/algeria-vs-gambia/1234245/report |title=Algeria 4 – 1 Gambia Match report |publisher=Goal.com |date=13 July 2014 |access-date=21 July 2014}}

Slimani was selected for Algeria's squad taking part in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, and played in all three group games in January.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/islam-slimani/89404/ |title=Algeria – I. Slimani – Profile |publisher=soccerway |access-date=21 July 2014}} Algeria, however, only won one point and were eliminated at the first stage.{{cite web|title=African Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast draw 2–2 with Algeria|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/280038/report|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=21 July 2014|date=30 January 2013}}

Algeria qualified for the 2014 World Cup, with manager Vahid Halilhodžić selecting Slimani for his 23-man squad.{{cite web|title=Algeria squad for 2014 World Cup: the 23 chosen by Vahid Halilhodzic|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/06/algeria-squad-world-cup-2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=21 July 2014|date=6 June 2014}} On 22 June 2014, Slimani scored the opening goal for les Fennecs in a 4–2 group match against South Korea. He also made an assist for the team's third goal by passing the ball to Abdelmoumene Djabou.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285249|title=South Korea 2–4 Algeria|date=22 June 2014|access-date=23 June 2014|publisher=BBC}} On 26 June, Slimani scored with a header in Algeria's 1–1 draw with Russia, helping the nation qualify for the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time ever after failing to do so previously in 1982, 1986 and 2010.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285498|title=Algeria 1–1 Russia|date=26 June 2014|access-date=27 June 2014|publisher=BBC}} In the round of 16 match against Germany, Slimani had a headed goal disallowed in the first half for offside, while later on, his powerful shot at goal was saved by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.{{cite web|last1=Omstein|first1=David|title=Germany 2 – 1 Alegria (after extra time)|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27969924|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=22 July 2014|date=1 July 2014}} Algeria eventually lost 2–1 after extra time, but were praised for an excellent campaign throughout the tournament.

In Algeria's opening match of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Slimani scored the final goal in a 3–1 victory over South Africa.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30773500|title=Algeria 3–1 South Africa|access-date=24 January 2015|publisher=BBC}}

Slimani was part of the Algeria team that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations,{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2019/jul/19/senegal-v-algeria-africa-cup-of-nations-2019-final-live|title=Algeria won their second African title after Baghdad Bounedjah's second-minute deflected goal as Senegal had a penalty overturned by VAR|website=The Guardian|date=19 July 2019|access-date=2 September 2021}} scoring one goal in the tournament against Tanzania in the group stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=539284|title=Algeria ease past Tanzania to make it three wins in a row|website=ESPN|date=1 July 2019|access-date=2 September 2021}}

On 2 September 2021, Slimani scored four goals in an 8–0 thrashing of Djibouti in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/58422684|title=2022 World Cup: Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8–0 with four goals for Slimani|website=BBC|date=2 September 2021|access-date=2 September 2021}} On 8 October 2021, he scored a brace in a 6–1 heavy victory over Niger in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match to become the Algeria's all-time top scorer with 38 goals surpassing Abdelhafid Tasfaout who held the record with 36 goals for 19 years since 2002.{{Cite web|last=Taiwo|first=Taiye|date=8 October 2021|title=2022 World Cup qualifiers: Slimani becomes Algeria's all-time top scorer as Mahrez scores brace in Niger thrashing|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/2022-world-cup-qualifiers-slimani-becomes-algerias-all-time/mhzszuy3ia4c1tzjra8pr7hfp|access-date=9 October 2021|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal}}{{Cite news|date=8 October 2021|title=Slimani breaks record in Algeria win as Egypt edge Libya|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/58848441|access-date=9 October 2021}}

In December 2023, he was named in Algeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.{{cite web|url=https://www.algerie-focus.com/can-2024-lalgerie-devoile-sa-liste-officielle-qui-sont-les-fennecs-prets-a-conquerir-lafrique/|title=CAN 2024 : L'Algérie Dévoile sa Liste Officielle – Qui Sont les Fennecs Prêts à Conquérir l'Afrique ?|language=French|date=30 December 2023|access-date=12 January 2024|publisher=Algérie-Focus}} He played his 100th match with the national team in the opening match of the African tournament against Angola.{{cite web |url=https://www.aps.dz/sport/165364-islam-slimani-atteint-la-barre-de-100-selections |title=CAN 2023: Islam Slimani atteint la barre de 100 selections |publisher=Algérie Presse Service |language=fr |date=16 January 2024 }}

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Sporting CP

• Taça de Portugal: 2014–15{{cite web|last1=Marques|first1=David|title=Taça de Portugal: Slimani eleito o homem do jogo|url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/sporting/taca-portugal/taca-de-portugal-slimani-eleito-o-homem-do-jogo|website=Mais Futebol|access-date=31 May 2015|language=pt|date=31 May 2015}}
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2015{{cite web|title=Supertaça: Carrillo eleito o homem do jogo|url=https://www.fpf.pt/Competicoes/Futebol/Masculino/Supertaca/Noticias/Noticia/Id/9955/Cat/724/caller/921/Supertaca-Carrillo-eleito-o-homem-do-jogo|publisher=FPF|access-date=10 August 2015}}

Algeria

• Africa Cup of Nations: 2019{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/49048899|title=Algeria hold on against Senegal to win Afcon|website=BBC Sport|date=19 July 2019}}

Individual

• Algerian Footballer of the Year: 2013{{cite web|url=http://ballondor.elheddaf.com/historique/2013.html|title=Islam Slimani crowned the Algerian Golden Ball for the year 2013|publisher=El Heddaf|language=ar|access-date=19 July 2019}}
• SJPF Player of the Month: December 2015{{Cite news|url=https://desporto.sapo.pt/futebol/primeira_liga/artigo/2016/01/19/slimani-eleito-melhor-jogador-de-dezembro|title=Slimani eleito melhor jogador de dezembro|work=SAPO Desporto|access-date=10 June 2017|language=pt}}
• Leões/Lions Awards 2016: Player of the Season{{Cite news|url=https://leoeslions.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/leoeslions-awards-2016/|title=Leões/Lions Awards 2016|date=18 May 2016|work=Leões/Lions|access-date=23 March 2018|language=en-US}}

• List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
• List of top international men's football goalscorers by country

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