Hocine El Orfi

Hocine El Orfi (born January 27, 1987) is an Algerian footballer. He plays mainly as a defensive midfielder.

Club career Born in Bou Saâda, El Orfi began his career in the youth ranks of his hometown club, Amel Bou Saâda, eventually making his way to the first team. In 2007, he signed for Paradou AC.

JS Kabylie On June 4, 2010, El Orfi was loaned out by Paradou AC to JS Kabylie for one season. On May 1, 2011, El Orfi started for JS Kabylie in the 2011 Algerian Cup Final where they beat USM El Harrach 1–0 to win the trophy. In June 2011, his loan was extended for another season.

USM Alger In the summer of 2012, El Orfi joined USM Alger from Paradou AC, signing a two-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed. On September 15, he made his debut for the club as starter in the first week encounter of the 2012–13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 against CS Constantine.

International career On October 3, 2012, El Orfi received his first official call-up to the Algeria national football team for the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.

Honours

Club USM Alger Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 (2): 2013-14, 2015-16 Algerian Cup (1): 2013 Algerian Super Cup (1): 2013 UAFA Club Cup (1): 2013

JS Kabylie Algerian Cup (1): 2011