Farouk Belkaïd

Farouk Belkaïd (; born 14 November 1977) is an Algerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or as a defender.

Club career Belkaïd was born in Bordj Menaïel. In 1998, he joined JS Kabylie from JS Bordj Ménaïel. During his time with the club, he won the CAF Cup three times in a row from 2000 to 2002 and also won the league title in 2004.

In 2003, Belkaïd went on trial with French club AJ Auxerre but was not signed by manager Guy Roux.

International career Belkaïd received his first call-up to the Algeria national team on 8 December 2000 for a friendly against Romania in Annaba, Algeria. He played the entire game, with the score ending 3–2 in favour of the visitors.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours JS Kabylie CAF Cup: 2000, 2001, 2002 Algerian Championnat National: 2003–04

MC Alger Algerian Cup: 2007 Algerian Super Cup: 2006, 2007

ES Sétif Algerian Championnat National: 2008–09, 2011–12 Algerian Cup: 2010, 2012 North African Cup of Champions: 2009 North African Super Cup: 2010 North African Cup Winners Cup: 2010

Individual DZFoot d'Or: 2002