Riyad Mahrez, a leader since his debut with Al-Shamal! (Video)

Having just arrived at Al-Shamal, Riyad Mahrez already enjoys a privileged status. In his first minutes wearing his new colors, the Algerian took to the field with the captain's armband, quickly establishing himself as a leader.

Riyad Mahrez officially began his journey with Al-Shamal. As expected, the former Al-Ahli player was not in the starting lineup for his debut with his new club, as the coaching staff wanted to manage his physical condition. However, in the 64th minute, the Algerian was called upon to make his entrance.

This moment was particularly marked by a symbolic detail. Before even stepping onto the pitch, Mahrez retrieved the captain's armband, which he immediately wrapped around his left arm. For a player who joined the team just a few days earlier, this gesture reveals a lot about the status already assigned to him within the Al-Shamal dressing room.