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{{short description|Algerian footballer (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Essaïd Belkalem
| name = Essaïd Belkalem
| image = Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Essaid Belkalem.jpg
| image = Algérie - Arménie - 20140531 - Essaid Belkalem.jpg
| caption =
| caption = Belkalem with [[Algeria national football team|Algeria]] in 2014
| fullname = Essaïd Belkalem<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2014/pdf/fwc_2014_squadlists.pdf |title=2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of players: Algeria |publisher=FIFA |page=1 |date=14 July 2014 |access-date=11 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404045541/http://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2014/pdf/fwc_2014_squadlists.pdf |archive-date=4 April 2019}}</ref>
| fullname = Essaïd Belkalem
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|1|1|df=yes}}<ref name="Premier League">{{cite web |url=http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/profile.overview.html/essaid-belkalem |title=Premier League Player Profile Essaïd Belkalem |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2016 |publisher=Barclays Premier League |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|1|1|df=yes}}<ref name="Premier League">{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/9932/Essa%C3%AFd-Belkalem/overview |title=Essaïd Belkalem: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=9 September 2022}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Mekla]], [[Algeria]]
| birth_place = [[Mekla]], Algeria
| height = {{height|m=1.90}}<ref name="Premier League"/>
| height = 1.90 m<ref name="Premier League"/>
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| currentclub = [[JS Kabylie]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 4
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
| youthclubs1 = [[JS Kabylie]]
| youthclubs1 = [[JS Kabylie]]
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| clubs1 = [[JS Kabylie]]
| clubs1 = [[JS Kabylie]]
| caps1 = 83
| caps1 = 83
| goals1 = 5
| goals1 = 4
| years2 = 2013–2014
| years2 = 2013–2014
| clubs2 = [[Granada CF|Granada]]
| clubs2 = [[Granada CF|Granada]]
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| caps6 = 27
| caps6 = 27
| goals6 = 1
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2018–
| years7 = 2018
| clubs7 = [[JS Kabylie]]
| clubs7 = [[JS Kabylie]]
| caps7 = 0
| caps7 = 9
| goals7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2007–2008
| nationalyears1 = 2007–2008
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| nationalcaps2 = 4
| nationalcaps2 = 4
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 = 2009–
| nationalyears3 = 2010
| nationalteam3 = [[Algeria A' national football team|Algeria A']]
| nationalteam3 = [[Algeria A' national football team|Algeria A']]
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalyears4 = 2012–
| nationalyears4 = 2012-2014
| nationalteam4 = [[Algeria national football team|Algeria]]
| nationalteam4 = [[Algeria national football team|Algeria]]
| nationalcaps4 = 19
| nationalcaps4 = 19
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| ntupdate = 20:00, April 2, 2017 (EST)
| club-update = 4 May 2018
| pcupdate = 20:00, April 2, 2017 (EST)
| nationalteam-update = 2 April 2017
}}
}}
'''Essaïd Belkalem''' ({{lang-ar|السعيد بلكالام}}; born 1 January 1989) is an [[Algeria]]n [[Association football|footballer]] who last played as a defender for [[US Orléans|Orléans]] and the [[Algeria national football team|Algeria national team]].<ref>[http://www.radioalgerie.dz/news/fr/article/20170606/114037.html Transfert : Essaid Belkalem quitte l'US Orléans], radioalgerie.dz, 6 June 2017</ref>
'''Essaïd Belkalem''' ({{langx|ar|سعيد بلقالم|lit=|translit=|links=}}; born 1 January 1989) is an Algerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[defender (association football)|defender]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
In 2008, Belkalem was promoted to the [[JS Kabylie]] senior team from the club's junior ranks.
In 2008, Belkalem was promoted to the [[JS Kabylie]] senior team from the club's junior ranks.


In the 2009–2010 season, Belkalem made 20 appearances, scoring 1 goal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/essaid-belkalem/89335/|title=Algeria - E. Belkalem - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-27}}</ref>
In the 2009–2010 season, Belkalem made 20 appearances, scoring one goal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/essaid-belkalem/89335/|title=Algeria - E. Belkalem - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|language=en|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref>


On 18 July 2010, Belkalem scored JS Kabylie's only goal in the win over Egyptian club [[Ismaily]] in the group stage of the [[2010 CAF Champions League]] with a powerful header in the 75th minute.<ref>[http://www.footafrica365.fr/coupes/ligue-des-champions-caf/article_435615_LDC-Ismaily-JS-Kabylie-0-1.shtml http://www.footafrica365.fr/coupes/ligue-des-champions-caf/article_435615_LDC-Ismaily-JS-Kabylie-0-1.shtml LDC : Ismaily-JS Kabylie (0–1)]</ref>
On 18 July 2010, Belkalem scored JS Kabylie's only goal in the win over Egyptian club [[Ismaily]] in the group stage of the [[2010 CAF Champions League]] with a header in the 75th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.footafrica365.fr/coupes/ligue-des-champions-caf/article_435615_LDC-Ismaily-JS-Kabylie-0-1.shtml |title=LDC: Ismaily-JS Kabylie (0–1) |access-date=18 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720222904/http://www.footafrica365.fr/coupes/ligue-des-champions-caf/article_435615_LDC-Ismaily-JS-Kabylie-0-1.shtml |archive-date=20 July 2010 }}</ref>


In February 2013, with his contract expiring in June, Belkalem said that he would be leaving JS Kabylie at the end of the season to join a European club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-13113-transferts-belkalem-c-est-ma-derniere-saison-en-algerie.php|title=Belkalem: «C’est ma dernière saison en Algérie»|author=Walid Z.|publisher=DZfoot|date=5 February 2013|accessdate=22 June 2013|language=French|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130624211658/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-13113-transferts-belkalem-c-est-ma-derniere-saison-en-algerie.php|archivedate=June 24, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
In February 2013, with his contract expiring in June, Belkalem said that he would be leaving JS Kabylie at the end of the season to join a European club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-13113-transferts-belkalem-c-est-ma-derniere-saison-en-algerie.php|title=Belkalem: "C'est ma dernière saison en Algérie"|author=Walid Z.|publisher=DZfoot|date=5 February 2013|access-date=22 June 2013|language=fr|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624211658/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-13113-transferts-belkalem-c-est-ma-derniere-saison-en-algerie.php|archive-date=24 June 2013}}</ref>


===Granada===
===Granada===
In June 2013, with his contract with JS Kabylie expired, it was announced that Belkalem had signed a five-year contract with Spanish [[La Liga]] club [[Granada CF|Granada]], joining them on a free transfer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23669181|title=Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan|date=2013-08-12|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In June 2013, with his contract with JS Kabylie expired, it was announced that Belkalem had signed a five-year contract with Spanish [[La Liga]] club [[Granada CF|Granada]], joining them on a free transfer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23669181|title=Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan|date=12 August 2013|work=BBC Sport|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref>


===Watford===
===Watford===
Belkalem signed for [[Football League Championship|Championship]] club [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] on a season-long loan on 12 August 2013.
Belkalem signed for [[Football League Championship|Championship]] club [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] on a season-long loan on 12 August 2013.
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23669181|title=Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2013|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> He will wear the number 5 shirt. He made his debut for Watford in their 2–0 [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] victory over [[AFC Bournemouth|Bournemouth]] on 28 August 2013, playing the full 90 minutes. His league debut came in a 1–1 draw at home to [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on 14 September 2013.
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23669181|title=Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2013|access-date=12 August 2013}}</ref> He wore the number 5 shirt. He made his debut for Watford in their 2–0 [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] victory over [[AFC Bournemouth|Bournemouth]] on 28 August 2013, playing the full 90 minutes. His league debut came in a 1–1 draw at home to [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on 14 September 2013.


Watford exercised the right to make Belkalem's move a permanent one following the expiry of his loan, joining on an undisclosed deal in June 2014.
Watford exercised the right to make Belkalem's move a permanent one following the expiry of his loan, joining on an undisclosed deal in June 2014.


On 10 August 2016, Belkalem was released from his contract at Watford, after playing 10 times in 3 years.
On 10 August 2016, Belkalem was released from his contract at Watford, after playing 10 times in three years.
<ref>http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/11253839.Watford_activate_option_to_sign_Belkalem_permanently/</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/11253839.Watford_activate_option_to_sign_Belkalem_permanently/|title=Watford activate option to sign Belkalem permanently|website=Watford Observer|language=en|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref>


===Trabzonspor (loan)===
===Trabzonspor (loan)===
[[File:Essaid Belkalem - Trabzonspor.jpg|thumb|Belkalem with Trabzonspor in 2014]]
After moving to Watford on a permanent basis in the summer of 2014, Belkalem made the move to Turkish [[Süper Lig]] side [[Trabzonspor]] on a season-long loan deal linking up with former Algeria coach [[Vahid Halilhodžić]].<ref>http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/11368745.UPDATE__Belkalem_to_leave_Watford_after_agreeing_a_loan_move_to_Trabzonspor/</ref> Played 16 league, 8 [[2014-15 UEFA Europa League|Europa League]] games, scoring 3 goals, Belkalem finailzed his loan spell at Tranbzonspor on 2 June 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Belkalem gitti!|url=http://www.ntvspor.net/haber/haber-t/131489/belkalem-gitti|work=[[NTV Spor]]|language=Turkish|date=2 June 2015|accessdate=2 June 2015}}</ref>
After moving to Watford permanently in the summer of 2014, Belkalem made the move to Turkish [[Süper Lig]] side [[Trabzonspor]] on a season-long loan deal linking up with former Algeria coach [[Vahid Halilhodžić]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/11368745.UPDATE__Belkalem_to_leave_Watford_after_agreeing_a_loan_move_to_Trabzonspor/|title=UPDATE: Belkalem to leave Watford after agreeing a loan move to Trabzonspor|website=Watford Observer|language=en|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> Having made 16 appearances in the league, eight in the [[2014-15 UEFA Europa League|Europa League]], scoring three goals, Belkalem finalised his loan spell at Trabzonspor on 2 June 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Belkalem gitti!|url=http://www.ntvspor.net/haber/haber-t/131489/belkalem-gitti|work=[[NTV Spor]]|language=tr|date=2 June 2015|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref>


=== '''JS Kabylie''' ===
=== JS Kabylie ===
On 15 January 2018, after 6 months without contract, Belkalem returns to his former club [[JS Kabylie]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afrik-foot.com/js-kabylie-essaid-belkalem-de-retour-officiel|title=JS Kabylie : Essaid Belkalem de retour (officiel) - Afrik-foot.com : l'actualité du football africain|website=www.afrik-foot.com|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref>
On 15 January 2018, after six months without a contract, Belkalem returned to his former club [[JS Kabylie]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afrik-foot.com/js-kabylie-essaid-belkalem-de-retour-officiel|title=JS Kabylie : Essaid Belkalem de retour (officiel) - Afrik-foot.com: l'actualité du football africain|website=afrik-foot.com|date=16 January 2018|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
In 2007, Belkalem was called up to the [[Algeria national football team|Algerian U20 National Team]] for the first edition of the ''Mediterranean Trophy'' held in [[Sicily]], [[Italy]].<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-2758.php EN U18 : 20 joueurs sélectionnés ]</ref> In 2008, he started in a [[2009 African Youth Championship]] qualifier against Mauritania.<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-3877.php Algérie (U19) 0–0 Mauritanie (U19)] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120729005811/www.dzfoot.com/fiche-3877.php |date=July 29, 2012 }}</ref>
In 2007, Belkalem was called up to the [[Algeria national football team|Algerian U20 national team]] for the first edition of the ''Mediterranean Trophy'' held in [[Sicily]], [[Italy]].<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-2758.php EN U18 : 20 joueurs sélectionnés ]</ref> In 2008, he started in a [[2009 African Youth Championship]] qualifier against Mauritania.<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-3877.php Algérie (U19) 0–0 Mauritanie (U19)] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120729005811/www.dzfoot.com/fiche-3877.php |date=29 July 2012 }}</ref>


In August 2009, Belkalem received his first call-up to the [[Algeria Olympic football team|Algeria Under-23 national team]] for a week-long training camp in [[Algiers]].<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-4732/en-espoir-les-verts-en-regroupement-a-alger/ EN Espoir : Les Verts en regroupement à Alger]</ref>
In August 2009, Belkalem received his first call-up to the [[Algeria Olympic football team|Algeria Under-23 national team]] for a week-long training camp in [[Algiers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/news-4732/en-espoir-les-verts-en-regroupement-a-alger/|title=EN Espoir: Les Verts en regroupement à Alger|work=DZfoot.com|access-date=27 March 2018|language=fr-FR|archive-date=21 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821170848/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-4732/en-espoir-les-verts-en-regroupement-a-alger/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2010, he was called up to the [[Algeria A' national football team|Algeria A' national team]] for a qualifier against Libya.<ref>[http://www.maracanafoot.com/division-1/entretien-de-belkalem-%C2%ABcontent-d%E2%80%99integrer-l%E2%80%99equipe-a%E2%80%99%C2%BB/ Entretien de Belkalem : «Content d’integrer l’équipe A’»] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420093639/http://www.maracanafoot.com/division-1/entretien-de-belkalem-%C2%ABcontent-d%E2%80%99integrer-l%E2%80%99equipe-a%E2%80%99%C2%BB/ |date=April 20, 2010 }}</ref>
In 2010, he was called up to the [[Algeria A' national football team|Algeria A' national team]] for a qualifier against Libya.<ref>[http://www.maracanafoot.com/division-1/entretien-de-belkalem-%C2%ABcontent-d%E2%80%99integrer-l%E2%80%99equipe-a%E2%80%99%C2%BB/ Entretien de Belkalem : «Content d'integrer l'équipe A'»] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420093639/http://www.maracanafoot.com/division-1/entretien-de-belkalem-%C2%ABcontent-d%E2%80%99integrer-l%E2%80%99equipe-a%E2%80%99%C2%BB/ |date=20 April 2010 }}</ref>


On 12 May 2012, Belkalem was called up for the first time to the [[Algeria national football team|Algeria national team]] for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] qualifiers against [[Mali national football team|Mali]] and [[Rwanda national football team|Rwanda]], and the return leg of the [[2013 Africa Cup of Nations]] qualifier against [[Gambia national football team|Gambia]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11476-e-n-la-liste-des-29-pour-les-matchs-de-la-fin-de-saison.php | title = La liste des 29 pour les matchs de la fin de saison | publisher = DZFoot | date = 12 May 2012 | accessdate = 14 May 2012 | language = French}}</ref> On 9 September, he made his debut for the team as a starter in the first leg of the [[2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification|2013 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifier]] against [[Libya national football team|Libya]]. Belkalem played the entire match as Algeria went on to win 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-6341.php|title=Libye 0–1 Algérie|publisher=DZFoot|date=9 September 2012|accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref>
On 12 May 2012, Belkalem was called up for the first time to the [[Algeria national football team|Algeria national team]] for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] qualifiers against [[Mali national football team|Mali]] and [[Rwanda national football team|Rwanda]], and the return leg of the [[2013 Africa Cup of Nations]] qualifier against [[Gambia national football team|Gambia]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dzfoot.com/news-11476-e-n-la-liste-des-29-pour-les-matchs-de-la-fin-de-saison.php | title = La liste des 29 pour les matchs de la fin de saison | publisher = DZFoot | date = 12 May 2012 | access-date = 14 May 2012 | language = fr}}</ref> On 9 September, he made his debut for the team as a starter in the first leg of the [[2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification|2013 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifier]] against [[Libya national football team|Libya]]. Belkalem played the entire match as Algeria went on to win 1–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dzfoot.com/fiche-6341.php|title=Libye 0–1 Algérie|publisher=DZFoot|date=9 September 2012|access-date=9 September 2012}}</ref>


On 31 May 2014, Belkalem played an [[Exhibition game|International Friendly]], he scored his first international goal, he scored the first goal of the match between his team [[Algeria national football team|Algeria]] against [[Armenia national football team|Armenia]] and Algeria won the match by score of 3–1.
On 31 May 2014, Belkalem played an [[Exhibition game|International Friendly]], he scored his first international goal, he scored the first goal of the match between his team [[Algeria national football team|Algeria]] against [[Armenia national football team|Armenia]] and Algeria won the match by the score of 3–1.


Belkalem was later included in Algeria's squad for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]], helping them to the Round of 16 for the first time ever.
Belkalem was later included in Algeria's squad for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]], helping them to the Round of 16 for the first time.


==Honours==
==Honours==
In 2009, Belkalem was chosen as the third best young talent in the [[Algerian Championnat National]] behind [[Abderahmane Hachoud]] and [[Youcef Ghazali]] in a vote conducted by DZFoot.<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-5560/espoir-dzfoot-2009-hachoud-n-a-pas-fini-d-etonner/ Espoir DZfoot 2009 : Hachoud n'a pas fini d'étonner] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913201720/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-5560/espoir-dzfoot-2009-hachoud-n-a-pas-fini-d-etonner/ |date=September 13, 2012 }}</ref>
In 2009, Belkalem was chosen as the third best young talent in the [[Algerian Championnat National]] behind [[Abderahmane Hachoud]] and [[Youcef Ghazali]] in a vote conducted by DZFoot.<ref>[http://www.dzfoot.com/news-5560/espoir-dzfoot-2009-hachoud-n-a-pas-fini-d-etonner/ Espoir DZfoot 2009 : Hachoud n'a pas fini d'étonner] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913201720/http://www.dzfoot.com/news-5560/espoir-dzfoot-2009-hachoud-n-a-pas-fini-d-etonner/ |date=13 September 2012 }}</ref>


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Essaïd Belkalem
Belkalem with Algeria in 2014
Personal information
Full name Essaïd Belkalem[1]
Date of birth (1989-01-01) 1 January 1989 (age 35)[2]
Place of birth Mekla, Algeria
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2006–2008 JS Kabylie
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2013 JS Kabylie 83 (4)
2013–2014 Granada 0 (0)
2013–2014 → Watford (loan) 8 (0)
2014–2016 Watford 0 (0)
2014–2015 → Trabzonspor (loan) 16 (2)
2016–2017 Orléans 27 (1)
2018 JS Kabylie 9 (0)
International career‡
2007–2008 Algeria U20 4 (0)
2009–2010 Algeria U23 4 (1)
2010 Algeria A' 2 (2)
2012-2014 Algeria 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 May 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 April 2017

Essaïd Belkalem (Arabic: سعيد بلقالم; born 1 January 1989) is an Algerian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

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In 2008, Belkalem was promoted to the JS Kabylie senior team from the club's junior ranks.

In the 2009–2010 season, Belkalem made 20 appearances, scoring one goal.[3]

On 18 July 2010, Belkalem scored JS Kabylie's only goal in the win over Egyptian club Ismaily in the group stage of the 2010 CAF Champions League with a header in the 75th minute.[4]

In February 2013, with his contract expiring in June, Belkalem said that he would be leaving JS Kabylie at the end of the season to join a European club.[5]

Granada

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In June 2013, with his contract with JS Kabylie expired, it was announced that Belkalem had signed a five-year contract with Spanish La Liga club Granada, joining them on a free transfer.[6]

Watford

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Belkalem signed for Championship club Watford on a season-long loan on 12 August 2013. [7] He wore the number 5 shirt. He made his debut for Watford in their 2–0 League Cup victory over Bournemouth on 28 August 2013, playing the full 90 minutes. His league debut came in a 1–1 draw at home to Charlton Athletic on 14 September 2013.

Watford exercised the right to make Belkalem's move a permanent one following the expiry of his loan, joining on an undisclosed deal in June 2014.

On 10 August 2016, Belkalem was released from his contract at Watford, after playing 10 times in three years. [8]

Trabzonspor (loan)

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Belkalem with Trabzonspor in 2014

After moving to Watford permanently in the summer of 2014, Belkalem made the move to Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor on a season-long loan deal linking up with former Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodžić.[9] Having made 16 appearances in the league, eight in the Europa League, scoring three goals, Belkalem finalised his loan spell at Trabzonspor on 2 June 2015.[10]

JS Kabylie

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On 15 January 2018, after six months without a contract, Belkalem returned to his former club JS Kabylie.[11]

International career

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In 2007, Belkalem was called up to the Algerian U20 national team for the first edition of the Mediterranean Trophy held in Sicily, Italy.[12] In 2008, he started in a 2009 African Youth Championship qualifier against Mauritania.[13]

In August 2009, Belkalem received his first call-up to the Algeria Under-23 national team for a week-long training camp in Algiers.[14]

In 2010, he was called up to the Algeria A' national team for a qualifier against Libya.[15]

On 12 May 2012, Belkalem was called up for the first time to the Algeria national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Rwanda, and the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.[16] On 9 September, he made his debut for the team as a starter in the first leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifier against Libya. Belkalem played the entire match as Algeria went on to win 1–0.[17]

On 31 May 2014, Belkalem played an International Friendly, he scored his first international goal, he scored the first goal of the match between his team Algeria against Armenia and Algeria won the match by the score of 3–1.

Belkalem was later included in Algeria's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, helping them to the Round of 16 for the first time.

Honours

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In 2009, Belkalem was chosen as the third best young talent in the Algerian Championnat National behind Abderahmane Hachoud and Youcef Ghazali in a vote conducted by DZFoot.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of players: Algeria" (PDF). FIFA. 14 July 2014. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Essaïd Belkalem: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Algeria - E. Belkalem - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  4. ^ "LDC: Ismaily-JS Kabylie (0–1)". Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  5. ^ Walid Z. (5 February 2013). "Belkalem: "C'est ma dernière saison en Algérie"" (in French). DZfoot. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan". BBC Sport. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Essaid Belkalem: Watford sign Granada defender on loan". BBC Sport. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Watford activate option to sign Belkalem permanently". Watford Observer. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  9. ^ "UPDATE: Belkalem to leave Watford after agreeing a loan move to Trabzonspor". Watford Observer. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Belkalem gitti!". NTV Spor (in Turkish). 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  11. ^ "JS Kabylie : Essaid Belkalem de retour (officiel) - Afrik-foot.com: l'actualité du football africain". afrik-foot.com. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  12. ^ EN U18 : 20 joueurs sélectionnés
  13. ^ Algérie (U19) 0–0 Mauritanie (U19) Archived 29 July 2012 at archive.today
  14. ^ "EN Espoir: Les Verts en regroupement à Alger". DZfoot.com (in French). Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  15. ^ Entretien de Belkalem : «Content d'integrer l'équipe A'» Archived 20 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ "La liste des 29 pour les matchs de la fin de saison" (in French). DZFoot. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  17. ^ "Libye 0–1 Algérie". DZFoot. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  18. ^ Espoir DZfoot 2009 : Hachoud n'a pas fini d'étonner Archived 13 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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