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    Rabah Madjer

    Rabah Madjer

    Awards & Honours

    13

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    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.

    Rabah Madjer receiving an award

    Awards

    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

    #4

    Best African Player of the 20th Century

    IFFHS·1999
    #8

    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.