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Rachid Mekhloufi
Acting
12 Aug 1936
† 08 Nov 2024
Sétif, Algérie
Biography
Rachid Mekhloufi (Arabic: رشيد مخلوفي), born August 12, 1936 in Sétif, Algeria and died November 8, 2024, is a French and Algerian footballer playing as a striker who later became a coach. Rachid Mekhloufi made his debut in 1952 at the USM Sétif club, formerly Union Sportive Musulmane de Sétif. In 1954, at the age of 18, and recommended by Jean Snella, AS Saint-Étienne recruiters came to get him to sign his first professional contract. Recognized as one of the best prospects in French football,...
Also Known As
رشيد مخلوفي, Rachid Mekloufi


