Kheïreddine Madoui
Kheïreddine Madoui | |
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| Born | March 27, 1977 Sétif, Algeria |
| Occupation(s) | Football manager, former footballer |
| Years active | 1990s–2005 (player), 2010–present (manager) |
| Known for | Youngest coach to lead a club to an African continental final (2014 CAF Champions League final with ES Sétif) |
Kheïreddine Madoui (; born March 27, 1977) is a retired Algerian footballer who has transitioned into a managerial role.
Career
Originating from Sétif, Madoui spent the majority of his playing years with his local team, ES Sétif, as well as CR Belouizdad. During his international career, he represented the Algeria national team in 12 matches, contributing 3 goals.
His playing days were cut short at the age of 28 due to a serious leg injury sustained in 2005.
Madoui began his coaching journey in the summer of 2010 as an assistant at ES Sétif and was elevated to head coach by December 2013. In 2014, he set a record as the youngest coach to guide a club to an African continental final when he led ES Sétif to the 2014 CAF Champions League final.
On May 3, 2015, Madoui declared his intention to leave his position as ES Sétif’s head coach at the conclusion of that season.
Following Pedro Barny's exit, Egyptian side Ismaily SC appointed Madoui as their manager on May 24, 2018.
On January 11, 2020, Madoui was named head coach of Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Khaleej. Later that year, on October 6, he assumed managerial duties at Saudi club Al-Shoulla.
Most recently, on February 13, 2021, MC Oran entrusted Madoui with their managerial responsibilities.
Manager
ES Sétif