Nadir Belhadj: profile
Nadir Belhadj (born 18 June 1982 in Saint-Claude, France) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a full-back.
Belhadj made the step into senior football with R.C. Lens in 1998. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 1998. The busiest spell of his career was at CS Sedan Ardennes (2004–2007): 102 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 261 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Belhadj represented Algeria (2004–2011). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 11 October 2009 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Algeria, he had represented France U18.
Eligibility explained: Why does Nadir Belhadj play for Algeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 27 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (12 in 261)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 21% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Sadd Sports Club (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Islam Slimani and Amine Harit (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 28 | 1 |
| 2003–2004 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 36 | 1 |
| 2004–2007 | CS Sedan Ardennes |
Ligue 3 | 102 | 5 |
| 2007–2008 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 |  Portsmouth F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
| 2008 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Portsmouth F.C. |
EFL Championship | 16 | 2 |
| 2008–2009 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Portsmouth F.C. |
EFL Championship | 32 | 3 |
| 2010– |  Al Sadd Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 261 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004–2011 |  Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Oct 2009 | Algeria 3–1 Rwanda | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Nadir Belhadj?
Nadir Belhadj was born on 18 June 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Nadir Belhadj born?
Nadir Belhadj was born in Saint-Claude, France.
Which national team does Nadir Belhadj play for?
Nadir Belhadj played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Nadir Belhadj played for?
Nadir Belhadj's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, FC Gueugnon, CS Sedan Ardennes, Olympique Lyonnais, Portsmouth F.C. and Al Sadd Sports Club.
How tall is Nadir Belhadj?
Nadir Belhadj is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Nadir Belhadj play?
Nadir Belhadj played as a full-back.
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Karim MatmourAlgeria · b. 1985
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