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African Legends #20: Rabah Madjer - Algeria's Finest

ChampionSport·11-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #20: Rabah Madjer - Algeria's Finest

One backheel changed history. Madjer's flick against Bayern Munich won the European Cup and gave football a new skill move.

Country: Algeria Position: Striker Career: 1977-1992 Clubs: NA Hussein Dey, FC Porto, Valencia, Al Nassr, SC Farense


Career Highlights

  • Scored the legendary backheel goal in the 1987 European Cup Final for Porto vs Bayern Munich
  • Won the European Cup (Champions League) with FC Porto
  • African Footballer of the Year 1987
  • His 'Madjer' backheel became a named skill move in football
  • Key player in Algeria's golden generation of the 1980s

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #19 - Stay tuned!

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