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Hocine El Orfi (born January 27, 1987 in Bou Saâda) is an Algerian footballer who is playingfor Prince Mohammad bin Salman League club Al-Mujazzal. He plays mainly as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Born in Bou Saâda, El Orfi began his career in the youth ranks of his hometown club, Amel Bou Saâda, eventually making his way to the first team. In 2007, he signed for Paradou AC.
JS Kabylie
On June 4, 2010, El Orfi was loaned out by Paradou AC to JS Kabylie for one season. On May 1, 2011, El Orfi started for JS Kabylie in the 2011 Algerian Cup Final where they beat USM El Harrach 1–0 to win the trophy. In June 2011, his loan was extended for another season.
USM Alger
In the summer of 2012, El Orfi joined USM Alger from Paradou AC, signing a two-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed. On September 15, he made his debut for the club as starter in the first week encounter of the 2012–13 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 against CS Constantine.
International career
On October 3, 2012, El Orfi received his first official call-up to the Algeria national football team for the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
Honours
Club
- USM Alger
- Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 (2): 2013-14, 2015-16
- Algerian Cup (1): 2013
- Algerian Super Cup (1): 2013
- UAFA Club Cup (1): 2013
- JS Kabylie
- Algerian Cup (1): 2011