Algerian footballer (1955–2022)
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud (27 May 1955 – 6 February 2022) was an Algerian football player who played as a defender for USM Alger.[1] He had 38 caps and one goal for the Algeria national team.
International career
Ali Messaoud played 38 games for the Algeria national team. His first cap was against Morocco in a friendly match and the last game was against Congo, also he scored only one goal which was against Zambia in 1978 AFCON qualification at July 5, 1962 Stadium.[1]
Personal life and death
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud died on 6 February 2022, at the age of 66 due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria.[2][3]
Honours
USM Alger
Algeria
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