About Rachid Harkouk
Born 1956. Rachid Harkouk is an Algerian association football player.
International career Harkouk was born in England to an Algerian father and English mother of Welsh descent. He appeared for Algeria at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, coming on as a substitute for Rabah Madjer in their opening game against Northern Ireland. He did not feature against Brazil but was the lone striker against Spain. During that game, he sustained a knee injury that ended his career.
Personal life After his retirement from football, Harkouk became a businessman in the village of Burton Joyce. In August 2011, he was jailed for 28 months for conspiring to supply illegal drugs.
Career statistics
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Hat-trick
Honours Anglo-Scottish Cup runner-up: 1980–81 Second Division runner-up: 1980–81
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Who is Rachid Harkouk?
Footballer (born 1956)
When was Rachid Harkouk born?
Rachid Harkouk was born on 19 May 1956 in Chelsea.
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Rachid Harkouk is an association football player.
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Rachid Harkouk is Algerian.
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