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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate acceleration for a central defender; nothing explosive. (conf 0.4)
Covers ground well enough to defend a high line. (conf 0.4)
Moderate agility; relies on positioning over quick turns. (conf 0.35)
Regular in African competition and league football for several clubs. (conf 0.4)
Control
Competent first touch under pressure for a defender. (conf 0.35)
Defensive profile; not a ball carrier. (conf 0.35)
Uses his frame to protect the ball when pressed. (conf 0.35)
Clean enough ball striking for a defender; not a shooting threat. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Tidy, safe passing from the back. (conf 0.4)
Serviceable range from the back; not a specialist. (conf 0.35)
Rarely crosses as a centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Reads play defensively more than creatively. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Occasional goals, often from set pieces; not a threat. (conf 0.35)
Rarely shoots and picks his moments sensibly. (conf 0.3)
Attacking-set-piece runs add some goal threat. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball threat from range. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Strong in the air; a key strength for a stopper. (conf 0.45)
Wins a good share of duels at his level. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Competitive without being a high-intensity presser. (conf 0.35)
Disrupts play through clearances and well-timed tackles. (conf 0.4)
Disciplined enough to captain USM Alger. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm in big matches, including finals with USM Alger. (conf 0.4)
Sound choices; experience in African competitions. (conf 0.4)
Committed defender who has captained a club side. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No major injury record found; a neutral default is used. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Age 27, so modest headroom; prime years ahead. (conf 0.4)
Algeria international with a Confederation Cup winning record. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Zineddine Belaid is an Algerian centre-back who signed for Al-Taawoun in August 2026 on a deal running to 2029. He came up at NA Hussein Dey, became captain at USM Alger, then played in Belgium with Sint-Truiden and returned to Algeria with JS Kabylie. He is a defensive specialist whose strengths are his aerial presence, leadership and consistency in continental games, and he is an Algeria international.
Won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2022-23 with USM Alger.
Won the CAF Super Cup in 2023 with USM Alger.