Rachid Harkouk


Rachid Peter Harkouk is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in England, he represented the Algeria national team at international level.

International career

Harkouk was born in England to an Algerian father and English mother of Welsh descent. He appeared for Algeria at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, coming on as a substitute for Rabah Madjer in their opening game against Northern Ireland. He did not feature against Brazil but was the lone striker against Spain. During that game, he sustained a knee injury that ended his career.

Personal life

After his retirement from football, Harkouk became a businessman in the village of Burton Joyce. In August 2011, he was jailed for 28 months for conspiring to supply illegal drugs.

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