Rabah Madjer
Algerian association football player and manager
Algeria
Forward
Rabah Madjer: profile
Rabah Madjer (born 15 December 1958 in Algiers, Algeria) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.
Madjer started out at NA Hussein Dey in 1974. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries between 1974 and 1992. His most appearances came at NA Hussein Dey (1975–1983), where he made 94 appearances and scored 58 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 124 appearances and 70 goals.
At international level, Madjer represented Algeria (1978–1992), earning 87 caps and scoring 28 goals. Our match database lists 14 of his international goals; the first came against Sierra Leone on 13 June 1980 (World Cup Qualification).
Algiers has produced 204 footballers in our database, including Islam Slimani, Rafik Halliche and Djamel Zidane.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1978 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1980 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1974–1992 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Algeria, France, Portugal, Spain and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.56 (70 in 124)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 38% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Qatar SC (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Famara Diedhiou, Floyd Ayité and Hossam Ghaly (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1982 | NA Hussein Dey |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1975–1983 | NA Hussein Dey |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 94 | 58 |
| 1982–1985 |  Racing Club de France |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1984–1985 | Tours FC. |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 1985 | Tours FC. |
Ligue 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 1985–1991 |  FC Porto |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| 1988 |  Valencia CF |
La Liga | 14 | 4 |
| 1988–1989 | Valencia CF |
La Liga | – | – |
| 1991–1992 |  Qatar SC |
Qatar Stars League | 9 | 6 |
| Total | 124 | 70 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1992 | Algeria |
Senior | 87 | 28 |
International goals (14)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Jun 1980 | Algeria 3–1 Sierra Leone | 78 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 May 1981 | Algeria 4–0 Niger | 44 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 30 Oct 1981 | Algeria 2–1 Nigeria | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 16 Jun 1982 | Germany 1–2 Algeria | 54 | FIFA World Cup |
| 5 | 17 Mar 1984 | Algeria 3–1 Egypt | 68 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 13 Jul 1985 | Algeria 2–0 Zambia | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 6 Oct 1985 | Tunisia 1–4 Algeria | 24 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 18 Oct 1985 | Algeria 3–0 Tunisia | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 14 Mar 1986 | Algeria 2–3 Cameroon | 61 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 6 Jan 1989 | Algeria 3–0 Zimbabwe | 65 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 25 Jun 1989 | Zimbabwe 1–2 Algeria | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 25 Aug 1989 | Algeria 1–0 Ivory Coast | 56 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 2 Mar 1990 | Algeria 5–1 Nigeria | 36 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 14 | 2 Mar 1990 | Algeria 5–1 Nigeria | 58 | 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 Rabah Madjer?
Rabah Madjer was born on 15 December 1958, which makes him 67 years old.
Where was Rabah Madjer born?
Rabah Madjer was born in Algiers, Algeria.
Which national team does Rabah Madjer play for?
Rabah Madjer played international football for Algeria. He has 87 caps and 28 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rabah Madjer played for?
Rabah Madjer's recorded clubs are NA Hussein Dey, Racing Club de France, Tours FC., FC Porto, Valencia CF and Qatar SC.
How tall is Rabah Madjer?
Rabah Madjer is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Rabah Madjer play?
Rabah Madjer played as a forward.
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