Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud: profile
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud (born 27 May 1955 in Annaba, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 6 February 2022.
Messaoud made the step into senior football with USM Alger in 1974. He played for 2 clubs between 1974 and 1984.
At international level, Messaoud represented Algeria (1974–1978), earning 38 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Annaba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Said Brahimi, Chamseddine Rahmani and Yacine Slatni.
Eligibility explained: Why does Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1974 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1974–1984 (11 seasons)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gervinho, Denis Odoi and Antoine Mendy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1983 | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – | |
| 1983–1984 | Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1978 | Senior | 38 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud born?
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud was born in Annaba, Algeria.
Which national team does Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud play for?
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud played international football for Algeria. He has 38 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud played for?
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud's recorded clubs are USM Alger and USM Annaba.
What position does Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud play?
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud played as a defender.