Boualem Khoukhi
Encyclopedia
Boualem Khoukhi is an Algeria
n born Qatari footballer
. He currently plays as a midfielder
for Al-Arabi in the Qatar Stars League.
junior ranks, Khoukhi made his debut for the senior team in the 2009-2010 season. However, he left the club to sign his first professional contract and joined Qatar
i-side Al-Arabi in November 2009.
On September 5, 2010, Khoukhi started for Al-Arabi in the final of the 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup
against Lekhwiya
, with Al-Arabi winning the game 1-0.
for a pair of friendlies against Tunisia
..However he didn't attend the friendlies stating that he wanted to play for the Qatar
.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n born Qatari footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. He currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Al-Arabi in the Qatar Stars League.
Club career
A pure product of the JSM ChéragaJSM Chéraga
Jeunesse Sportive Madinet de Chéraga is an Algerian football club based in Chéraga , Algeria. Founded in 1940, the team currently plays in the second division, one level below the Algerian Championnat National.-External links:*...
junior ranks, Khoukhi made his debut for the senior team in the 2009-2010 season. However, he left the club to sign his first professional contract and joined Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
i-side Al-Arabi in November 2009.
On September 5, 2010, Khoukhi started for Al-Arabi in the final of the 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup
2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup
The 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup is the 32nd edition of the league cup competition for football teams from Qatar.Umm-Salal are the defending champions.- Round One Groups :14 clubs were drawn into 4 groups of 4 or 5 teams...
against Lekhwiya
Lekhwiya
Lekhwiya Sports Club is a Qatari sports club, best known for its football team, which plays in the Qatar Stars League. The club is based in the city of Doha.-History:The club was founded as Al-Shorta Doha and in January 2010 was renamed in Lekhwiya...
, with Al-Arabi winning the game 1-0.
International career
On November 9, 2010, Khoukhi was called up for the first time to the Algeria Under-23 National TeamAlgeria Olympic football team
Algeria Olympic football team represents Algeria in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except during the Olympic Games where the use of three overage players is allowed...
for a pair of friendlies against Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
..However he didn't attend the friendlies stating that he wanted to play for the Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
.
Honours
- Won the Sheikh Jassem CupSheikh Jassem CupThe Sheikh Jassem Cup is a prelude to the Qatar first division league and Qatar's knockout tournament in men's football .-Previous winners:*1977/78 : Al-Sadd*1978/79 : Al-Sadd*1979/80 : Al-Sadd...
twice with Al-Arabi in 20102010 Sheikh Jassem CupThe 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup is the 32nd edition of the league cup competition for football teams from Qatar.Umm-Salal are the defending champions.- Round One Groups :14 clubs were drawn into 4 groups of 4 or 5 teams...
and 20112011 Sheikh Jassem CupThe 2011 Sheikh Jassem Cup will be the 33rd edition of the league cup competition for football teams from Qatar.Al-Arabi are the defending champions.- Round One Groups :18 clubs from the Qatar Stars League and Qatari 2nd Division were drawn into 4 groups...