How many caps did Rafik Saïfi win for Algeria?

Rafik Saïfi won 64 caps for Algeria, scoring 18 goals.

Which clubs did Rafik Saïfi play for?

IRB Sougueur (1994–1995), IB Khémis El Khechna (1995–1996), MC Algiers (1996–1999), ES Troyes (1999–2004), FC Istres (2004–2005), A.C. Ajaccio (2005–2006), F.C. Lorient (2006–2009), Al-Khor Sports Club (2009–2010), Amiens SC (2010–2012), FC Istres (2010–2010).

Where does Rafik Saïfi rank among Algeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rafik Saïfi #23 of Algeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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23 / Algeria · 1998–2010

Rafik Saïfi

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Caps · Algeria

Goals · Algeria

Life

1975

Clubs

ES Troyes AC, F.C. Lorient, Amiens SC

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Algeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Saïfi's 59th-minute strike beat Zambia in Blida on 6 September 2009, and nine months later, at 35, he closed a twelve-year international career against the United States in Pretoria. Career record: 64 caps and 18 goals for Algeria; club career at ES Troyes AC, F.C. Lorient, Amiens SC.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1994–1995	IRB Sougueur
1995–1996	IB Khémis El Khechna
1996–1999	MC Algiers
1999–2004	ES Troyes
2004–2005	FC Istres
2005–2006	A.C. Ajaccio
2006–2009	F.C. Lorient
2009–2010	Al-Khor Sports Club
2010–2012	Amiens SC
2010–2010	FC Istres
Algeria	64 caps, 18 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Algeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Algeria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Saïfi in the almanac

One rank above: Rafik Halliche at #22.

One rank below: Adlène Guedioura at #24.

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

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