Football is regarded as a diverse and open sport, and there many Muslim Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool FC stars. Do you know the famous footballers on this list?
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Football is one of the most diverse sports in the world, with players from all nationalities and religions taking part.
But do you know the names of some of the top Muslim footballers in the world playing in some of the world’s leading divisions right now?
From the likes of Mohamed Elneny to Demba Ba, there are plenty of Muslim footballers currently plying their trade for European clubs.
There are a number of Muslim Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool stars playing in the Premier League, as well as players in other top European leagues.
They include the likes of Liverpool FC striker Mohamed Salah, Chelsea FC midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko and Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil.
There are also a number of other Muslim footballers playing for lesser-known teams across Europe and in other leagues around the world.
Football is a welcoming and diverse sport – and we believe that it has the potential to unite the world as we all work together to make our planet a better place for everyone.
We’ve updated this article to reflect the number of Muslim footballers currently playing in leagues across Europe.
Some of the names on this list of some of the top Muslim footballers may surprise you, and they are listed in no particular order.
Photo: Nabil Bentaleb / Instagram
Nabil Bentaleb is the first Muslim footballer on our list.
He used to play for Tottenham Hotspur but signed for German side Schakle back in 2017.
Next up is a player who does play for Tottenham Hotspur right now.
Photo: Serge Aurier / Instagram
Serge Aurier is a defender who currently plays for Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
He signed for Spurs from Paris Saint-Germain back in 2017.
Photo: Mohamed Diame / Instagram
Mohamed Diame is a midfielder who currently plays for Newcastle United in England.
He has previously had spells at both West Ham United and Hull City.
Photo: Sead Kolasinac / Instagram
Sead Kolasinac joined Arsenal from Schalke on a free transfer back in the summer of 2017.
He is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international left-sided player.
Photo: Antonio Rudiger / Instagram
Antonio Rudiger is a defender who currently plays for Chelsea FC in the Premier League.
Photo: Granit Xhaka / Instagram
Granit Xhaka is a midfielder who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.
Xhaka signed for Arsenal from Borussia Mönchengladbach in the summer of 2016.
Photo: Tiemoue Bakayoko / Instagram
Tiemoue Bakayoko is a midfielder who currently plies his trade for Chelsea FC.
He signed for the West London side from Ligue 1 side Monaco in the summer of 2017.
Photo: Sadio Mane / Instagram
Sadio Mane is an attacking player who currently lines up for Liverpool FC.
He joined the Reds from Southampton and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s top attackers.
Photo: Islam Slimani / Instagram
Islam Slimani is an Algerian striker who currently plays for Newcastle United in England.
The striker has previously played for Leicester City in England.
Photo: Mohamed Salah / Instagram
Mohamed Salah is an attacker who currently plays for Liverpool FC in England.
The Egypt international has been in great form since signing for the Reds from Roma back in the summer of 2017.
Photo: Valon Behrami / Instagram
Valon Behrami currently plys his trade for Italian team Udinese.
The Swiss midfielder has also enjoyed a spell at West Ham United at Watford in the past.
Photo: Sofiane Boufal / Instagram
Sofiane Boufal plays for Southampton as an attacking midfielder.
The Morocco international joined the Saints from French side Lille in 2016.
Photo: Sofiane Feghouli / Instagram
Sofiane Feghouli currently players for Galatasaray as a winger.
The Algeria international had previously joined West Ham from Valencia in 2016.
Photo: Nabil Bentaleb / Instagram
Nabil Bentaleb currently plays as a midfielder for Schalke.
The Algerian midfielder is on loan at the German club from parent side Tottenham Hotspur.
36) Abou Diaby (Free Agent)
Photo: Arsenal Player
Abou Diaby signed for Marseille from Arsenal in 2015.
The French midfielder struggled with serious injuries during his time at The Emirates.
Next up is another former Arsenal man…
35) Marouane Chamakh (Free Agent)
Photo: Arsenal Player
Marouane Chamakh is currently without a club and is a free agent.
The Morocco international has had spells with Crystal Palace and Arsenal in the Premier League.
Next up is an Everton player…
Photo: Arouna Kone / Instagram
Arouna Kone currently plays for Sivasspor.
The Ivory Coast international used to play for Everton and he joined the Toffees from Wigan back in 2013.
Photo: Nuri Sahin / Instagram
Nuri Sahin currently plys his trade with Borussia Dortmund.
The former Real Madrid star spent some time on loan to Premier League side Liverpool.
Photo: Bacary Sagna / Instagram
Bacary Sagna joined Manchester City from rivals Arsenal, before moving to Italian minnows Benevento Calcio.
The French right-back signed for the Citizens in the summer of 2014.
Photo: Demba Ba / Instagram
Demba Ba currently plays for Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.
The former Chelsea striker’s Instagram profile has the message: “Narakum fi jannah insha’Allah.”
Photo: Asmir Begovic / Instagram
Asmir Begovic currently plays for Bournemouth.
The Bosnian goalkeeper originally joined Chelsea FC from Stoke City before signing for the the Cherries.
Photo: Samir Nasri / Instagram
Samir Nasri has most recently played for Turkish side Antalyaspor.
The French midfielder joined the Citizens from Arsenal in 2011.
Photo: Mamadou Sakho / Instagram
Mamadou Sakho currently plays for Premier League team Crystal Palace.
The French defender first moved to the Premier League when he joined Liverpool FC from Paris Saint-Germain back in 2013.
Photo: Nacer Chadli / Instagram
Nacer Chadli currently plays for West Bromwich Albion.
The Belgian midfielder signed for the Baggies from Tottenham in the summer of 2016.
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