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Riyad Mahrez
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Riyad Mahrez

Footballer

Riyad Mahrez is an Algerian winger who helped Leicester City win the 2016 Premier League and Manchester City secure the 2023 treble. He captained Algeria to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title after beginning his professional career in France.

Taylor Ward
MarriedTaylor WardView profile ↗
Country
Algeria
Born
21 Feb 1991
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WHO’S WITH WHOM

Relationship history

Mahrez and Taylor Ward began their relationship after his separation from Rita Johal. They announced their engagement in 2021, held a religious ceremony in 2022 and a legal wedding in London in September 2023. Their daughter Mila arrived in July 2022, and Ward announced the birth of their son Khayri in November 2025.

Mahrez previously married Rita Johal in 2015. They have two daughters, Inaya and Ayla, and separated before his relationship with Ward.

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FAMILY

Children

  • NameInaya
    Date of birthNot publicly disclosed
    Other parentRita Johal
  • NameAyla
    Date of birthNot publicly disclosed
    Other parentRita Johal
  • NameMila
    Date of birth
    Other parentTaylor Ward ↗
  • NameKhayri
    Date of birthAnnounced November 2025
    Other parentTaylor Ward ↗
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