Rafik Halliche

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Rafik Halliche
Personal information
Full name	Rafik Halliche
Date of birth	September 2, 1986 (1986-09-02) (age 21)
Place of birth	Alger, Algeria
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	SL Benfica
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2004-2008 2008-2008 2008-	NA Hussein Dey CD Nacional (loan) SL Benfica	? (?) 3 (0)
National team2
2005-2007 2008-	Algeria U23 Algeria	? (?) 2 (0)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 6, 2008. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of June 6, 2008. * Appearances (Goals)

Rafik Halliche (born September 2, 1986 in Alger, Algeria) is an Algerian Footballer who currently plays as a defender for SL Benfica in the Portuguese Liga.

[edit] Biography

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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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).