Karim Belhocine

Karim Belhocine (born 2 April 1978) is a French football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current head coach of JS Kabylie.

Early life Belhocine was born in Vénissieux, France, to Algerian parents from Kabylia. His father is from Lakhdaria (Bouira), while his mother is from Akbou (Béjaïa).

Playing career Belhocine previously played for the Belgian side RE Virton, the Portuguese club S.C. Espinho, as well as the French amateur clubs US Forbach and Trélissac . On 8 May 2008, he joined K.V. Kortrijk, which gained promotion to the Belgian First Division, on a free transfer from Virton.

On 19 July 2011, Belhocine signed a two-year contract with Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège.

Coaching career On 12 October 2021, he returned to Kortrijk as a manager.

On 12 November 2024, Belhocine was hired to manage Francs Borains in Challenger Pro League.

Belhocine later worked as a first-team coach under manager Edward Still at Watford, a role he held for less than three months until early May 2026.

On 4 July 2026, Belhocine was appointed as head coach of JS Kabylie.

Managerial statistics

Honours Gent Belgian Pro League: 2014–15