Rachid Belhout facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rachid Belhout | ||
| Date of birth | June 14, 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Sétif, Algeria | ||
| Date of death | August 9, 2020 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Nancy, France | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Al-Ahly Benghazi (Manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FC Othe-Montmédy | |||
| ES Longuyonnaise | |||
| Le Havre AC | |||
| FC Antibes | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| R.E. Virton | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| RJ Arlon | |||
| O Eischen | |||
| FA Red Boys Differdange | |||
| RLC Bastogne | |||
| USB Longwy | |||
| FC Wiltz 71 | |||
| FC Lorrain Arlon | |||
| Racing FC Luxembourg | |||
| 2005–2006 | R.E. Virton | ||
| 2006–2007 | ES Sétif | ||
| 2007–2008 | ASO Chlef | ||
| 2008–2009 | MC El Eulma | ||
| 2009–2010 | Olympique Béja | ||
| 2010–2011 | JS Kabylie | ||
| 2011–2011 | US Monastir | ||
| 2012 | CS Constantine | ||
| 2012 | ASO Chlef | ||
| 2012–2013 | MC El Eulma | ||
| 2013 | CABBA | ||
| 2014–2015 | CS Constantine | ||
| 2019–2020 | Al-Ahly Benghazi | ||
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Rachid Belhout (born June 14, 1944 – died August 9, 2020) was a famous Algerian football player and manager. He was known for leading many football teams, especially in Algeria and other North African countries. He even managed Al-Ahly Benghazi in the Libyan Premier League towards the end of his career.
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Who Was Rachid Belhout?
Rachid Belhout was born in Sétif, Algeria, on June 14, 1944. He loved football from a young age. He grew up to become a forward, which is a player who tries to score goals.
His Playing Days
As a young player, Rachid Belhout played for several youth clubs. These included FC Othe-Montmédy, ES Longuyonnaise, Le Havre AC, and FC Antibes. Later, he played for R.E. Virton.
Coaching Career Highlights
Rachid Belhout became a football manager, guiding many teams to success. He coached clubs in Belgium, Luxembourg, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
Coaching in Belgium
In 2005, he became the coach of R.E. Virton. This team was playing in the Belgian Second Division at the time.
Success in Algeria
Belhout had a very successful period coaching in his home country, Algeria. He managed several top Algerian clubs.
Winning the Algerian Cup
On December 22, 2010, Belhout took over as manager of JS Kabylie. He led them to a big victory on May 1, 2011. His team won the 2010–11 Algerian Cup by beating USM El Harrach 1-0 in the final match. This was a major achievement for the club. He left the club on June 26, 2011.
Coaching in Tunisia and Libya
After his time in Algeria, Belhout also coached teams in other countries. On July 19, 2011, he signed a contract with the Tunisian club Union Sportive Monastir. Later in his career, from 2019 to 2020, he managed Al-Ahly Benghazi in Libya.
His Final Years
Rachid Belhout continued to be involved in football until his death. He passed away on August 9, 2020, when he was 76 years old. He died after being in a car crash near Nancy, France.
