Mohamed Lekkak: profile
Mohamed Lekkak (born 2 June 1937 in Khemisti, Algeria) was an Algerian footballer who played as a wing half. He died on 19 December 2025.
Lekkak started out at Toulouse FC in 1958. He played for 8 clubs between 1958 and 1972. His most appearances came at FC Rouen (1965–1967), where he made 74 appearances and scored 26 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 218 appearances and 64 goals.
At international level, Lekkak represented Algeria (1964–1969), earning 4 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Nationality explained: Why does Mohamed Lekkak play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1964 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1958–1972 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.29 (64 in 218)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 7% of Algerian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Soufiane Rahimi, Freddy Adu and Adam Aznou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958–1960 |  Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962–1963 | Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 1 | – |
| 1963–1965 | AS Cherbourg Football |
Ligue 3 | 53 | 19 |
| 1964–1965 | Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 5 | – |
| 1965–1967 | FC Rouen |
Ligue 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 1967–1969 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 61 | 17 |
| 1969–1970 | Angoulême Charente FC |
Championnat National 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970–1971 | US Alençon |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1971–1972 | Stade Malherbe Caen |
Ligue 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 218 | 64 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964–1969 |  Algeria |
Senior | 4 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mohamed Lekkak born?
Mohamed Lekkak was born in Khemisti, Algeria.
Which national team does Mohamed Lekkak play for?
Mohamed Lekkak played international football for Algeria. He has 4 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Lekkak played for?
Mohamed Lekkak's recorded clubs are Toulouse FC, AS Cherbourg Football, FC Rouen, Olympique Lyonnais, Angoulême Charente FC, US Alençon and Stade Malherbe Caen.
How tall is Mohamed Lekkak?
Mohamed Lekkak is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Lekkak play?
Mohamed Lekkak played as a wing half.
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Ahmed OudjaniAlgeria · b. 1937
Mahi KhennaneAlgeria · b. 1936
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Kamel LemouiAlgeria · b. 1939
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Abderrahmane SoukhaneAlgeria · b. 1936
A
Abdelkrim KerroumAlgeria · b. 1936
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Mohamed SalemAlgeria · b. 1940
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Nordine HachoufAlgeria · b. 1940
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Kaddour BekhloufiAlgeria · b. 1934
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Sadek BoukhalfaAlgeria · b. 1934
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Abdelhamid ZoubaAlgeria · b. 1935
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Ali BenfadahAlgeria · b. 1935