Ali Bencheikh
Ali Bencheikh | |
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| Born | Ali Bencheikh January 9, 1955 El M'hir, Bordj Bou Arreridj Province, Algeria |
| Occupation | Footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 1973–1988 |
| Known for | Midfielder for MC Alger and Algeria national team |
Ali "Alilou" Bencheikh (; born 9 January 1955) is a retired Algerian international footballer who operated primarily as a midfielder.
Career
Affectionately nicknamed «Alilou» by supporters of MC Alger, Bencheikh was born in the vicinity of El M'hir, located within Bordj Bou Arreridj Province. At age 17, he made his first appearance for MC Alger's senior squad and played a significant role in the club’s achievements, including securing their sole African Champions Cup title in 1976. He represented the Algeria national football team during the 1982 FIFA World Cup and was ranked 19th in the IFFHS poll for Africa’s player of the century.
Club career:
- 1973–1988: MC Alger
- 1979–1980: DNC Alger
- 1986–1987: JSM Chéraga
Honours
MC Alger
- African Champions League champion: 1976
- Maghreb Cup Winners Cup winner: 1974
- Algerian League titles: 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979
- Algerian Cup victories: 1973, 1976, 1983
Algeria
- Gold medal at the All-Africa Games: 1978
- Bronze medal at the Mediterranean Games: 1979
Individual
- Runner-up for African Footballer of the Year: 1978; third place: 1976