GED BARNES takes a close look at the career of Riyad Mahrez, who has become one of the stars of the Premier League

IN THIS disturbing age of stratospheric transfer fees, elevated player egos, parasitic ‘super agents’ and Jose Mourinho, Riyad Mahrez has prove d to be a breath of fresh air since arriving on English soil in January 2014.

Illustration by Louis Dyson

One of the driving forces behind Leicester City’s phenomenal – and surprising – start to the season, the Algerian international has caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs in the world with ...