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List Of Foreign Primeira Liga Players
This is a list of foreign players that have played in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Players in bold are the ones that have international caps for their senior national team. Clubs in bold are the current clubs of those players. Albania *Edmond Abazi – Boavista F.C., Boavista, Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., Académica de Coimbra – 1994–1996, 1996–1999 *Klevis Dalipi – C.D. Santa Clara, Santa Clara – 1997–2000 Algeria *Hichem Belkaroui – CD Nacional, Nacional – 2015–16 *Selim Bouadla – Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., Académica de Coimbra– 2015–16 *Yacine Brahimi – FC Porto, Porto – 2014–2019 *Abdelmalek Cherrad – C.S. Marítimo, Marítimo – 2009–2011 *Bilel Aouacheria – Moreirense FC, Moreirense, S.C. Farense, Farense – 2017– *Karim Fellahi – G.D. Estoril Praia, Estoril – 2003–2005 *Kamel Ghilas – Vitória S.C., Vitória de Guimarães – 2006–2008 *Nabil Ghilas – Moreirense FC, Moreirense, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primeira Liga
The Primeira Liga (; English: Premier League, also written as Liga Portugal 1), also known as Liga Portugal Bwin for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Portuguese football league system. Organised and supervised by the Liga Portugal, it is contested by 18 teams since the 2014–15 season, with the three lowest placed teams relegated to the Liga Portugal 2 and replaced by the top-three non-reserve teams from this division. Founded in 1934 as Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão, it was named Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão from 1938 until 1999, when it was changed to its current naming. Over 70 teams have competed in the Primeira Liga, but only five have been crowned champions. Among them, the " Big Three" teams – Benfica (37 wins), Porto (30 wins) and Sporting CP (19 wins) – have won all but two Primeira Liga titles; the other winners are Belenenses ( 1945–46) and Boavista ( 2000–01). The Primeira Liga has increased its reputation in recent y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafik Halliche
Rafik Halliche ( ar, رفيق حليش; born 2 September 1986) is an Algerian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He started playing in 2005 with Hussein Dey, going on to spend the vast majority of his career in Portugal. He also had abroad spells in England with Fulham and in Qatar. An Algerian international since 2008, Halliche represented the nation in two World Cups and four Africa Cup of Nations, winning the 2019 edition of the latter tournament. Club career Early years Born in Algiers, Halliche began playing football at the age of seven with CREPS Ben Aknoun. After seven years with the club he joined the junior ranks of NA Hussein Dey, making his senior debut on 30 January 2006 in a league match against Paradou AC, coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute. Nacional In the January 2008 transfer window, Halliche received interest from several French sides, including AJ Auxerre and Valenciennes FC. However, on 30 January, he signed a four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aymen Tahar
Aymen Tahar ( ar, أيمن طاهر; born 2 October 1989) is an Algerian professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club AEL. At international level, he has represented the Algeria U20 national team. Club career Playing in England Aymen was born in Algiers, Algeria, and raised in Sheffield, England to an Algerian family.> Though he grew up supporting Arsenal, Aymen played in Sunday League football and his performance caught the attention of Luis Silva, who had a role of helping him join the Sheffield United academy in 2005 where he progressed through the ranks and was a regular in the reserve side up to 2008–2009 season. He made his début at the end of February 2009, coming on as a late sub for Lee Hendrie against Hull City in the FA Cup 5th round. At the end of the season, Tahar was released by the club. After leaving Sheffield United, he joined Staveley Miners Welfare and had a successful spell there, having become a key player f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Arabi Hillel Soudani
El Arabi Hilal Soudani ( ar, العربي هلال سوداني; born 25 November 1987) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Damac and the Algeria national team. Soudani made his international debut in 2010, and featured at the 2013, 2015 and 2017 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. As of November 2019, he has won 52 international caps and scored 23 goals, making him Algeria's sixth-highest goalscorer in history. Club career ASO Chlef Born in Chlef, Soudani began his career in the junior ranks of his hometown club ASO Chlef. In May 2006, aged 19, he made his first team debut for the club as a substitute against USM Annaba in the 28th round of the 2005–06 Algerian Championnat National, coming on for Samir Zaoui in the 72nd minute. In 2008, Soudani was chosen as the 2008 Young Player of the Year by DZFoot after scoring 11 goals in 24 games in the 2007–08 season. In June 2011, Soudani went o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sporting Clube De Portugal
Sporting Clube de Portugal, founded Sporting Club de Portugal (), otherwise referred to as Sporting CP, often known abroad as Sporting Lisbon , is a Portuguese professional sports club based in Lisbon. It is best known for the professional football team playing in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football. Founded on 1 July 1906, Sporting is one of the " Big Three" clubs in Portugal that have never been relegated from Primeira Liga, along with rivals Benfica and Porto. Sporting are nicknamed ''Leões'' (Lions), for the symbol used in the middle of the club's crest, and ''Verde e Brancos'' (Green and Whites), for the shirt colour that are in (horizontal) stripes. Their home ground has been the Estádio José Alvalade, built in 2003, which replaced the previous one, built in 1956. The club's anthem is called "''A Marcha do Sporting''" ("Sporting's March", written in 1955) and its supporters are called ''Sportinguistas''. Sporting are the second largest spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam Slimani
Islam Slimani ( ar, إسلام سليماني; born 18 June 1988) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Brest and the Algeria national team. Slimani began his career in his homeland with JSM Chéraga and CR Belouizdad. In 2013, he moved to Europe, signing for Sporting CP. He played and scored regularly during his three seasons in Portugal, helping his team win the Taça de Portugal in 2015. In 2016, Slimani was transferred to Leicester for a club record £28 million fee. An Algerian international, Slimani made his international debut in 2012 and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2021, and was also a part of the Algeria side that won the 2019 tournament. He was also part of Algeria's squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he finished as the team's joint top scorer with two goals. As of November 2022, he has won 91 international caps and scored 41 goals, making him Algeria's highest all-time goalscorer. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billal Sebaihi
Billal Sebaihi (born 31 May 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kazakhstan Premier League club Maktaaral. Career In July 2015, he left Beira-Mar and moved to Primeira Liga club Estoril. He signed for a 3-year contract keeping him with the club till 2018 and a buyout clause of €3 million. On 16 January 2020, Sebaihi joined Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kaisar FC Kaysar ( kk, Қайсар Футбол Клубы, ''Qaısar Fýtbol Klýby'') is a Football in Kazakhstan, Kazakh professional association football, football club based in the Gany Muratbayev Stadium in Kyzylorda. They are founding members of ... on trial in Turkey. On 18 January 2023, Žalgiris announced the signing of Sebaihi. References External links * 1992 births Living people Footballers from Lyon French men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Championnat National 2 players Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players CS Constantine players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djamel Menad
Djamel Menad ( ar, جمال مناد; born 22 July 1960) is an Algerian retired professional footballer, who played as a forward and who manages USM El Harrach. Club career Born in El Bayadh, Menad started his playing career with CR Belouizdad, before moving to JS Kabylie. In 1987, he signed with French side Nîmes Olympique, competing in three Ligue 2 seasons and appearing in nearly 100 official games. In 1989–90, he scored a career-best – in Europe – 12 goals in 27 games, but his team fell short of promotion after finishing in third position. Menad spent the following three seasons in Portugal, appearing for F.C. Famalicão (two seasons) and C.F. Os Belenenses, always in the top division. Subsequently, aged 33, he returned to his country and retired four years later, after stints with former club Kabylie (where he won the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1995) and USM Alger. In 2005, Menad started coaching, managing his last team as a player. On 14 May 2011, he was fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakim Medane
Hakim Medane ( ar, حكيم مدان; born 5 September 1966) is an Algerian former professional footballer who is the general manager of the Algeria national team. A midfielder, he played abroad in Portugal and made 28 appearances for the Algeria national team scoring once. Club career Born in El Harrach, Algiers, Medane began his career in the youth ranks of IR Hussein Dey. After two seasons, he joined USM El Harrach where he was promoted to the senior side after one season. In 1987, he helped the club win the Algerian Cup, scoring the only goal in the final against JS Bordj Ménaïel. In 1988, Medane joined JS Kabylie, where he won the league title in his first season. The following season, JS Kabylie repeated the feat and also went on to win the African Cup of Champions Clubs, beating Zambian side Nkana Red Devils in the final. In 1991, Medane joined Primeira Liga side F.C. Famalicão. He spent three seasons with the club and left after they were relegated at the end of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rabah Madjer
Rabah Mustapha Madjer ( ar, رابح مصطفى ماجر; born 15 December 1958) is an Algerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He reached stardom as a Porto player during the 1980s, being widely regarded as one of the best Algerian football players of all time.African legends: Rabah Madjer , 1 September 2003 With that club he won nine major titles during his six-year spell, including three and the 1987 Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naval 1° De Maio
A navy, naval force, or maritime force is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields. The strategic offensive role of a navy is projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect sea-lanes, deter or confront piracy, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Naval operations can be broadly divided between riverine and littoral applications (brown-water navy), open-ocean applications (blu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehdi Kerrouche
Mehdi Kerrouche (born 11 October 1985) is a French footballer who plays as a striker. Club career Born in Douai, France and of Algerian descent, Kerrouche started his senior career playing for AC Cambrai in the French CFA2. In 2007, he left the club to try his luck in the Belgian Second Division with K.S.K. Ronse. USM Alger On 18 August 2007, Kerrouche signed a one-year contract with Algerian club USM Alger. GFCO Ajaccio He played the 2008–09 season with GFCO Ajaccio in the French CFA. He made 18 appearances, scoring twelve goals. Naval In August 2009, Kerrouche signed with Associação Naval 1º de Maio. On 11 September 2009, he made his debut for the club as a starter in a league game against Vitória. Swindon Town In July 2011, Kerrouche signed a two-year contract with English Football League Two side Swindon Town, subject to international clearance. On 10 September 2011, Kerrouche scored his first goal in a 2–0 victory over Southend United. Three days later, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
