Billel Dziri
Algerian footballer
Algeria
Midfielder
Billel Dziri: profile
Billel Dziri (born 21 January 1972 in Algiers, Algeria) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Dziri's senior club career began in 1990 at NA Hussein Dey. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 1990. His most appearances came at USM Alger (2000–2007), where he made 159 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 172 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Dziri represented Algeria (1991–2005). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 24 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Algeria at under-20 and under-23 level.
Algiers has produced 204 footballers in our database, including Islam Slimani, Rafik Halliche and Rabah Madjer.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 24 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Algeria, Tunisia, France and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (29 in 172)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 33% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Sadd Sports Club (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Reinildo Mandava, Hannibal Mejbri and Ronwen Williams (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1995 | NA Hussein Dey |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1995–1999 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1999 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2000 |  CS Sedan Ardennes |
Ligue 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000–2007 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 159 | 29 |
| 2007 |  Al Sadd Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–2010 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| — | NA Hussein Dey |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 172 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Algeria U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991–2005 | Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Jan 1996 | Burkina Faso 1–2 Algeria | 75 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 15 Feb 1998 | Cameroon 2–1 Algeria | 40 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 29 Jan 2000 | Algeria 3–1 Gabon | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Billel Dziri?
Billel Dziri was born on 21 January 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Billel Dziri born?
Billel Dziri was born in Algiers, Algeria.
Which national team does Billel Dziri play for?
Billel Dziri played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Billel Dziri played for?
Billel Dziri's recorded clubs are NA Hussein Dey, USM Alger, Étoile Sportive du Sahel, CS Sedan Ardennes and Al Sadd Sports Club.
How tall is Billel Dziri?
Billel Dziri is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Billel Dziri play?
Billel Dziri played as a midfielder.
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