Hocine El Orfi
Hocine El Orfi | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1987 Bou Saâda, Algeria |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Defensive midfielder |
Hocine El Orfi (born January 27, 1987) is a professional Algerian footballer who predominantly operates as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Originating from Bou Saâda, El Orfi began his football journey with his local team, Amel Bou Saâda, where he advanced to the senior squad. In 2007, he secured a move to Paradou AC.
JS Kabylie
On June 4, 2010, Paradou AC arranged a one-season loan for El Orfi to join JS Kabylie. He was in the starting lineup on May 1, 2011, during the 2011 Algerian Cup Final, contributing to JS Kabylie's 1–0 triumph over USM El Harrach. Following this, his loan period was prolonged by another season in June 2011.
USM Alger
El Orfi completed a transfer from Paradou AC to USM Alger in the summer of 2012, signing a contract for two years. Although the transfer fee was not disclosed, he made his first appearance on September 15 in the opening fixture of the 2012–13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 against CS Constantine.
International career
On October 3, 2012, El Orfi received his inaugural official call-up to the Algeria national football team for the second leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya.
Club
- Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 titles (2): 2013-14, 2015-16
- Winner of the Algerian Cup: 2013
- Champion of the Algerian Super Cup: 2013
- Victorious in the UAFA Club Cup: 2013
- Secured the Algerian Cup in 2011