Madjid Bougherra

Algerian footballer and defender

Madjid Bougherra - Algerian footballer and defender
Born

October 7th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Algeria

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A professional footballer who played predominantly as a defender. Started a career at the youth level with USM Alger, and later played for several clubs, including Sochaux, Glasgow Rangers, and Charleroi. Represented the national team in multiple international competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. Bougherra captained the national team and was part of the squad that qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Played for Glasgow Rangers winning multiple titles

Captained Algeria's national team at FIFA World Cup 2010

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