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ALGERIA | Ligue 1

Algeria's Ligue 1, officially known as the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, is the top tier of professional football in Algeria. The league was established in 1962 following Algeria's independence from France. The league transitioned to professionalism in the 2010-2011 season, aiming to improve the quality and competitiveness of Algerian football. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is responsible for the administration and organization of Ligue 1.

Football is immensely popular in Algeria, with passionate fan bases supporting their local clubs fervently.
JS Kabylie is one of the most successful clubs in Algerian football history with numerous league titles and continental trophies.
MC Alger is another prominent club with a rich history and multiple league championships.
ES Sétif is known for their recent successes, both domestically and continentally.

The league has been a crucial platform for developing Algerian football talent, many of whom have gone on to play for the national team and in European leagues. While primarily featuring local players, the league also attracts foreign talent, enhancing its competitiveness.

Some of the most celebrated Algerian footballers:

Rabah Madjer is widely regarded as the greatest Algerian footballer. He is famous for his remarkable goal with a backheel flick for FC Porto in the 1987 European Cup final against Bayern Munich, which helped his team win the trophy.

Lakhdar Belloumi is a legendary figure in Algerian football, known for his skillful playmaking and vision. Lakhdar Belloumi played mainly for Algerian clubs, notably MC Oran. Belloumi Scored the winning goal against West Germany in the 1982 World Cup, considered one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

Mustapha Dahleb is known for his time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he became one of the club's leading scorers and a fan favorite.
Mustapha Dahleb represented Algeria in the 1982 World Cup.

Riyad Mahrez is modern-day star known for his key role in Leicester City's historic 2015-2016 Premier League title win and his contributions to Manchester City, including multiple Premier League titles and other domestic trophies. Riyad Mahrez captained Algeria to victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sofiane Feghouli is Known for his technical skills and versatility on the field. Sofiane Feghouli played for clubs like Valencia CF and Galatasaray.
Feghouli is a key player for the national team, participating in multiple Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup tournaments.

Islam Slimani is renowned for his goal-scoring abilities, particularly during his time at Sporting CP and Leicester City.
Islam Slimani is one of the top scorers for the Algerian national team, contributing significantly in various international tournaments.