Essaïd Belkalem

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Life

1989

Clubs

JS Kabylie, Watford, Trabzonspor

#32

Editorial rank of 33 for Algeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for physicality and aerial strength. Biggest achievements: 2014 World Cup, several national-team seasons, clubs in Algeria, Italy, England and Turkey.

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Around Belkalem in the almanac

One rank above: Yazid Mansouri at #31.

One rank below: Mehdi Mostefa at #33.

Algeria's editorial top five: Rabah Madjer · Riyad Mahrez · Lakhdar Belloumi · Mustapha Dahleb · Hacène Lalmas.