Rafik Halliche

Infobox Football biography
playername = Rafik Halliche


fullname = Rafik Halliche
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|9|2
cityofbirth = Alger
countryofbirth = Algeria
height = Height|m=1.87
position = Defender
currentclub = CD Nacional
clubnumber = 32
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 2004-2008
2008-
2008-
clubs = NA Hussein Dey
SL Benfica
→CD Nacional "(Loan)"
caps(goals) = ? (?)
0 (0)
6 (0)
nationalyears = 2005-2007
2008-
nationalteam = Algeria U23
Algeria
nationalcaps(goals) = ? (?)
2 (0)
pcupdate = September 28, 2008
ntupdate = September 28, 2008

Rafik Halliche (born September 2, 1986 in Alger) is an Algerian footballer who currently plays as a central defender for CD Nacional in the Portuguese Liga on loan from SL Benfica.

Club career

In the winter transfer market in 2007-2008, Halliche received interest from a number of French clubs, namely AJ Auxerre and Valenciennes FC. However, on January 30, 2008 he signed a 4-year contract with Portuguese side SL Benfica, which immediately loaned him to fellow Portuguese Liga outfit CD Nacional until the end of the season.

On March 30, Halliche made his debut for Nacional coming on at halftime in a league game against União de Leiria. He would go on to make 2 more appearances as a starter for the club before going back to Benfica at the end of his loan.

International career

Halliche made his international debut for Algeria on May 31, 2008 against Senegal, coming as a substitute for Anthar Yahia in the 75th minute.

Personal

Born in Alger, he is originally of Kabyle origin. His father's family hails from the village of Ighil Imoula (Tizi Ouzou), while his mother's comes from Kherrata (Béjaïa).