Taher Benkhelifa Explained

Taher Benkhelifa
Fullname:Taher Benkhelifa
Birth Date:10 June 1994
Birth Place:Djelfa, Algeria
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:ES Sétif
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:2014–2015
Youthclubs1:Paradou AC
Years1:2015–
Caps1:31
Goals1:2
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:JS Kabylie (loan)
Caps2:29
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2024
Clubs3:USM Alger
Caps3:102
Goals3:3
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:ES Sétif
Caps4:11
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Algeria A'
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:14 June 2024

Taher Benkhelifa (Arabic: طاهر بن خليفة; born 10 June 1994 in Djelfa) is an Algerian footballer who plays for ES Sétif.

Career

In the summer of 2018, Benkhelifa signed a one-year loan contract with JS Kabylie.[1]

USM Alger

On July 1, 2019, Taher Benkhelifa joined USM Alger on a one-season loan after an agreement with Paradou AC management, the Usmist leaders have recovered the former JS Kabylie after a very good season with the Green and Yellow.[2] Benkhelifa made his debut for USM Alger in the season opener against ES Sétif as a starter in a 2–1 win. On October 23, 2019, Benkhelifa scored his first goal against CA Bordj Bou Arreridj in a match that ended in a 3–0 victory. On September 19, 2020, Benkhelifa continue the adventure with the Reds and Blacks signing a three-year contract, Benkhelifa made a great effort to stay at USMA, whose loan contract expired while President of Paradou AC Kheiredine Zetchi had set the bar too high by asking 3 billion to sell him. The midfielder has decided to waive the arrears owed to him by USMA and thus provide assistance so that USMA officials can redeem his release letter.[3]

At the end of the 2021–22 season, Jamil Benouahi decided to release Benkhelifa for technical reasons. He reached an agreement with officials regarding the amicable separation, while waiting for the signing of his contract termination. Benkhelifa who has had a season far from expectations does not fit into coach's plans.[4] However, with the arrival of a new coach Boualem Charef and his desire to keep him made the difference. Benkhelifa signed a new contract for two seasons.[5] On June 3, 2023, Benkhelifa won the first title in his football career by winning the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Young Africans of Tanzania.[6] [7] On 15 September 2023, Benkhelifa won the CAF Super Cup title after winning against Al Ahly, it is the second African title with USM Alger in three months.[8]

ES Sétif

On 4 February 2024, he joined ES Sétif.[9] [10]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paradou AC2016–17Ligue 226120281
2017–18Ligue 126200262
Total52320543
JS Kabylie2018–19 (loan)Ligue 128010290
USM Alger2019–20 (loan)Ligue 1181107[11] 0261
2020–2133140371
2021–22231231
2022–232401013[12] 0380
2023–2440006[13] 0100
Total102320260401343
Career total182650260402176

Honours

USM Alger

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JSK : Benkhelifa quitte officiellement le club.
  2. Web site: USMA : Tahar Benkhelifa s'engage . . July 1, 2019. June 29, 2023.
  3. Web site: USMA : Benkhelifa signera un contrat de 3 saisons . competition.dz . September 19, 2020 . June 29, 2023.
  4. Web site: USMA : Benkhelifa officiellement libéré . competition.dz . July 2, 2022 . June 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Mercato : Le Libyen Alharaish signe à l'USMA, Benkhelifa rempile . dzfoot.com . August 12, 2022 . June 29, 2023.
  6. Web site: USM Alger Lift CAF Cup Despite Home Loss To Young Africans . barrons.com . June 3, 2023 . June 4, 2023.
  7. Web site: CAF CC : L'USMA REMPORTE LA COUPE! . dzfoot.com . June 3, 2023 . June 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: L’USMA remporte la Supercoupe de la CAF face au Ahly . mediafootdz.dz . 15 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Mercato : l’ES Sétif assure les services de cinq joueurs . mediafootdz.dz . 4 February 2024 . 4 February 2024.
  10. Web site: ES Sétif : Cinq joueurs ont signé pour le mercato d'hiver . dzfoot.com . 5 February 2024 . 5 February 2024.
  11. All appearance(s) in Champions League
  12. All appearance(s) in CAF Confederation Cup
  13. one appearance in CAF Super Cup, five appearances in CAF Confederation Cup