Algerian midfielder Abderraouf El Behloul has joined USM Bel Abbes, completing a move that brings the 22-year-old back into domestic action following his championship-winning campaign in Algeria.
El Behloul, a central midfielder, links up with USM Bel Abbes after lifting the Algerian league title in the 2024-25 season with MC Algiers. His arrival was confirmed on 28 July 2026, with the club moving to add a young but already decorated option to the heart of their midfield.
Born on 25 March 2004, El Behloul has already experienced the pinnacle of the Algerian game, being part of the MC Algiers side crowned national champions in 2024-25. That success gives USM Bel Abbes a player familiar with high-pressure matches and the demands of competing at the top end of the table.
Operating primarily as a central midfielder, El Behloul is expected to feature in the spine of the team, offering a domestic champion’s experience despite his age. His switch also underlines USM Bel Abbes’ intention to strengthen with players who have already proved themselves in Algeria’s top flight.
El Behloul’s move to USM Bel Abbes was finalised on 28 July 2026, with the Algerian champion now registered as part of the club’s midfield department.
