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- KV MechelenClub
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AlgeriaNational team
The shape of him
Rafik Belghali is a 24-year-old defender at KV Mechelen and a Algeria international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Quick facts
- Full name
- Rafik Belghali
- Date of birth
- 7 Jun 2002 (24)
- Place of birth
- Leuven
- Nationality
- Algeria
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- KMKV Mechelen
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| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Parma | A | W3–0 | 73' | |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Serie A - Italy |  Udinese | H | W2–1 | 90' |
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