Islam Slimani is an Algerian professional footballer born on June 18, 1988, in Algiers, Algeria. He primarily plays as a striker and is known for his physical presence and aerial ability. Slimani began his career at CR Belouizdad before moving to Sporting CP in Portugal, where he gained recognition for his goal-scoring skills. In addition to his club career, Slimani has represented the Algerian national team since 2012. He played a key role in helping Algeria reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and has participated in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, contributing to his team's success.