Overview
Algeria is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the North African (UNAF) zone. The men's national team, known as the Desert Foxes, has played 621 recorded internationals since 1963, winning 290 of them (46.7%).
Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1990 and 2019) and also reached the final in 1980.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 5 times (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Algeria 3rd in Africa and 29th in the world.
With about 47.4 million people and its capital in Algiers, Algeria has produced 1,761 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Algerian footballers
Riyad MahrezAlgeria · Al-Shamal Sports Club
Sofiane FeghouliAlgeria · b. 1989
Islam SlimaniAlgeria · b. 1988
Luca ZidaneAlgeria · CD Leganés
Nabil BentalebAlgeria · b. 1994
Ismaël BennacerAlgeria · AC Milan
Aïssa MandiAlgeria · Villarreal CF
Ramy BensebainiAlgeria · Borussia Mönchengladbach
Rafik HallicheAlgeria · b. 1986
Raïs M'BolhiAlgeria · Al-Ettifaq FC
Yacine BrahimiAlgeria · b. 1990
Rabah MadjerAlgeria · b. 1958
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Islam Slimani
- Riyad Mahrez
- Rabah Madjer
- Lakhdar Belloumi
- Djamel Menad
- Baghdad Bounedjah
- Abdelhafid Tasfaout
- Tedj Bensaoula
Where Algerian players play
60 active Algerian players are currently at clubs outside Algeria. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Algeria
Main competitions: Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2, Inter-Régions Division.
- JS Kabyliefounded 1946
- USM Algerfounded 1937
- MC Algiersfounded 1921
- ES Sétiffounded 1958
- CR Belouizdadfounded 1962
- Mouloudia Club of Oranfounded 1917
- Union Sportive Madinet El Harrachfounded 1935
- NA Hussein Deyfounded 1947
- JSM Béjaïafounded 1936
- USM Blidafounded 1932
Where Algerian footballers are born
116 Algeria internationals were born abroad, most often in France (110), Tunisia (2), Germany (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade 24 Fevrier 1956Sidi Bel Abbès
- Hocine-Ait Ahmed StadiumTizi-Ouzou
- May 19, 1956 StadiumAnnaba
- Nelson Mandela StadiumBaraki
- Miloud Hadefi StadiumBir El Djir
- Ali La Pointe StadiumDouéra
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Algeria. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Algeria national team?
Algeria are nicknamed the Desert Foxes.
How many times have Algeria won AFCON?
Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1990 and 2019).
Have Algeria played at the World Cup?
Yes, Algeria have played at 5 World Cups (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Algeria?
In our match database, Islam Slimani leads with 24 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Algerian footballer?
By international recognition, Riyad Mahrez is the best-known Algerian footballer in our database, followed by Sofiane Feghouli and Islam Slimani.
What is the biggest stadium in Algeria?
Stade 24 Fevrier 1956 is the largest football stadium in Algeria in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.