Youcef Belaïli: profile
Youcef Belaïli (born 14 March 1992 in Oran, Algeria) is an Algerian footballer who plays as a wing half for A.C. Ajaccio.
Belaïli made the step into senior football with CA Bordj Bou Arréridj in 2009. He has played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Mouloudia Club of Oran (2010–2012): 47 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 133 appearances and 35 goals.
At international level, Belaïli has represented Algeria (2015–present), earning 34 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 27 June 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Algeria at under-23 level.
Oran has produced 131 footballers in our database, including Baghdad Bounedjah, Abdellah Liegeon and Ali Benarbia.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Algeria and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (35 in 133)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 63% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- A.C. Ajaccio (12 Oct 2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Matthew Booth, Delvin N'Dinga and Fashion Sakala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 |  CA Bordj Bou Arréridj |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010–2012 | Mouloudia Club of Oran |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 47 | 15 |
| 2012–2014 |  Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 35 | 8 |
| 2014–2015 | USM Alger |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 29 | 9 |
| 2022 | Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 3 |
| 2022– | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 133 | 35 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015– | Algeria |
Senior | 34 | 6 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Jun 2019 | Senegal 0–1 Algeria | 49 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 7 Jul 2019 | Algeria 3–0 Guinea | 24 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 12 Nov 2021 | Djibouti 0–4 Algeria | 29 | 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 Youcef Belaïli?
Youcef Belaïli was born on 14 March 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Youcef Belaïli born?
Youcef Belaïli was born in Oran, Algeria.
Which national team does Youcef Belaïli play for?
Youcef Belaïli plays international football for Algeria. He has 34 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Youcef Belaïli played for?
Youcef Belaïli's recorded clubs are CA Bordj Bou Arréridj, Mouloudia Club of Oran, Angers SCO, USM Alger, Stade Brestois 29 and A.C. Ajaccio.
What team does Youcef Belaïli play for now?
According to the latest data, Youcef Belaïli plays for A.C. Ajaccio.
How tall is Youcef Belaïli?
Youcef Belaïli is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Youcef Belaïli play?
Youcef Belaïli plays as a wing half.
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