Rabah Madjer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Records

Madjer's 1987 European Cup triumph made him the first Algerian to win Europe's top club trophy. He was the first Algerian to be named African Footballer of the Year, a feat that inspired a generation. The IFFHS ranked him the 4th best African player of the 20th century. His backheel goal remains one of the most replayed moments in football history, and he is celebrated as a national icon in Algeria and a legend at FC Porto.

AwardsMadjer won the European Cup, European Super Cup, and Intercontinental Cup with Porto in 1987. He also won multiple Portuguese league and cup titles. Individually, he was named African Footballer of the Year in 1987.

Honours & Distinctions

FIFA Legend

FIFA·2000

Inducted into the FIFA Legends program.

Algerian Order of Merit (Achir)

Algerian Government·1990

Awarded for contributions to sport.

Porto Hall of Fame

FC Porto·2000

Considered an iconic figure at the club.

Key to the City of Algiers

City of Algiers·1992

Received after retirement.

Rankings & Lists

Best African Player of the 20th Century

IFFHS·1999

Ballon d'Or

France Football·1987

Magazine Covers

France Football

1987-12

African Footballer of the Year

Onze Mondial

1987-06

European Cup Hero

Records & Feats

First Algerian to win the European Cup

Historic First·1987

Madjer was the first Algerian player to win the European Cup, doing so with FC Porto in 1987.

First Algerian to win African Footballer of the Year

Awards·1987

He became the first Algerian to receive the award in 1987.