Islam Merili (; born 27 June 1998) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Ahly SC.
Career USM Alger On 8 February 2022, Islam Merili signed a two-year and a half contract with USM Alger. Free from any commitment, he was coveted by several clubs, notably MC Alger, but Merili opted for L'USMA after an agreement with sports director Hocine Achiou. Usmist supporters have no idea about the new recruit and they expect to see him form a good duo with Brahim Benzaza after playing together for several seasons with ASO Chlef. On 9 November 2022, Minutes after he came on as a substitute, Merili scored the winning goal against Cape Town City, as the first goal in the colors of USM Alger and qualified for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
On 3 June 2023, Merili won the first title in his football career by winning the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Young Africans of Tanzania. On 16 August 2023, Islam Merili renewed his contract for two seasons until 2026 along with nine other players. On 15 September 2023, Merili won the CAF Super Cup title after winning against Al Ahly, it is the second African title with USM Alger in three months.
Al Ahly SC On 13 June 2026, he joined Libyan club Al Ahly SC.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsASO Chlef2016–17 Ligue 221———212017–18110———1102018–19290———2902019–20 Ligue 190———902020–21292———2922021–2290———90Total893———893USM Alger2021–22 Ligue 150———502022–231921012All appearance(s) in CAF Confederation Cup2—3242023–242222010one appearance in CAF Super Cup, nine appearances and one goal in CAF Confederation Cup1—3432024–251604061—2612025–26200601301All appearances in Algerian Super Cup0400Total824130414101378Career total17171304141022611
Honours USM Alger Algerian Cup: 2024–25, 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup: 2022–23,2025–26 CAF Super Cup: 2023
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