Belmadi

Belmadi is a surname of Algerian origin. It is associated with several individuals, the most prominent being Djamel Belmadi, an Algerian football manager and former professional player. As a player, Belmadi was a midfielder who spent his career with clubs in France and other countries, before transitioning to coaching.

In 2018, Belmadi was appointed head coach of the Algeria national football team. He led Algeria to triumph at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, defeating Senegal in the final. The victory marked Algeria’s second AFCON title and its first since 1990. His management was noted for promoting a younger generation of players and for a pragmatic, attacking style of play that helped establish a renewed national team identity on the continental stage.

Beyond the national team, Belmadi has been involved in various coaching roles and remains a prominent figure in Algerian football. The surname Belmadi remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently found among Algerian communities, including those in France and other parts of the Francophone world.