Rafik Saïfi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Rafik Saïfi: profile

Rafik Saïfi (born 7 February 1975 in Algiers, Algeria) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a forward.

Saïfi's senior club career began in 1994 at IRB Sougueur. He played for 9 clubs in 3 countries between 1994 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at ES Troyes AC (1999–2004): 110 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 404 appearances and 128 goals.

At international level, Saïfi represented Algeria (1998–2010), earning 64 caps and scoring 18 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Cape Verde on 21 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).

Algiers has produced 204 footballers in our database, including Islam Slimani, Rafik Halliche and Rabah Madjer.

Eligibility explained: Why does Rafik Saïfi play for Algeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1998 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1994–2012 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Algeria, France and Qatar
Club goals per game: 0.32 (128 in 404)
Height: 178 cm — taller than 38% of Algerian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Istres (2010)
Shares a birthday with: Omar Marmoush, Oumar Solet and Mohamed Amsif (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1994–1995	IRB Sougueur	Inter-Régions Division	18	27
1995–1996	IB Khémis El Khechna	Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur	18	19
1996–1999	MC Algiers	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1	29	20
1999–2004	ES Troyes AC	Ligue 1	110	19
2004–2005	FC Istres	Championnat National 1	35	4
2005–2006	A.C. Ajaccio	Ligue 2	26	2
2006–2009	F.C. Lorient	Ligue 1	95	26
2009–2010	Al-Khor Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	10	2
2010	FC Istres	Championnat National 1	13	2
2010–2012	Amiens SC	Ligue 3	50	7
	Total		404	128

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1998–2010	Algeria	Senior	64	18

International goals (5)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	21 Apr 2000	Algeria 2–0 Cape Verde	12	World Cup Qualification
2	16 Jun 2000	Algeria 1–1 Senegal	27	World Cup Qualification
3	5 Sep 2008	Algeria 3–2 Senegal	67	World Cup Qualification
4	20 Jun 2009	Zambia 0–2 Algeria	66	World Cup Qualification
5	6 Sep 2009	Algeria 1–0 Zambia	59	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 Rafik Saïfi?

Rafik Saïfi was born on 7 February 1975, which makes him 51 years old.

Where was Rafik Saïfi born?

Rafik Saïfi was born in Algiers, Algeria.

Which national team does Rafik Saïfi play for?

Rafik Saïfi played international football for Algeria. He has 64 caps and 18 goals on record.

Which clubs has Rafik Saïfi played for?

Rafik Saïfi's recorded clubs are IRB Sougueur, IB Khémis El Khechna, MC Algiers, ES Troyes AC, FC Istres, A.C. Ajaccio, F.C. Lorient, Al-Khor Sports Club and Amiens SC.

How tall is Rafik Saïfi?

Rafik Saïfi is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Rafik Saïfi play?

Rafik Saïfi played as a forward.