Hocine Metref
Algerian footballer
Algeria
Defender
Hocine Metref: profile
Hocine Metref (born 1 January 1984 in Algiers, Algeria) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a defender.
Metref's senior club career began in 2002 at USM Alger. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at USM Alger (2002–2008): 116 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 202 appearances and 32 goals.
At international level, Metref represented Algeria (2005–present). He also played for Algeria at B / A' 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
- 2005 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (32 in 202)
- Latest move
- NA Hussein Dey (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 116 | 15 |
| 2008 |  Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008–2011 | ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 66 | 17 |
| 2011–2012 | JS Kabylie |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | MC Algiers |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2014– | NA Hussein Dey |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| Total | 202 | 32 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 11 | 4 |
| 2005–2008 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| 2005– | Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
| 2008– | Algeria A' |
B / A' | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Hocine Metref?
Hocine Metref was born on 1 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Hocine Metref born?
Hocine Metref was born in Algiers, Algeria.
Which national team does Hocine Metref play for?
Hocine Metref played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Hocine Metref played for?
Hocine Metref's recorded clubs are USM Alger, Dijon FCO, ES Sétif, JS Kabylie, MC Algiers and NA Hussein Dey.
What position does Hocine Metref play?
Hocine Metref played as a defender.
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Madjid BougherraAlgeria · b. 1982
Adlène GuediouraAlgeria · b. 1985
Medhi LacenAlgeria · b. 1984
Karim ZianiAlgeria · b. 1982
Abdelmoumene DjabouAlgeria · b. 1987
Antar YahiaAlgeria · b. 1982
Nadir BelhadjAlgeria · b. 1982
Abdelkader GhezzalAlgeria · b. 1984