Rafik Belghali — Empire FGA Profile

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Rafik Belghali is an **Algerian international winger** playing in Italy's **Serie A** with **Hellas Verona**. Born **June 7, 2002** in Leuven, Belgium. **Hellas Verona (2025-Present)**: Signed a **4-year contract** on **August 19, 2025**. Made **13 Serie A appearances** and scored **1 goal** in his debut season. Wears the **number 7 jersey**. **KV Mechelen (2023-2025)**: **48 appearances, 3 goals**. Signed a **3-year contract** in June 2023. Established himself as a key attacking player in the Belgian Pro League. **Lommel SK (2020-2023)**: **44 apps, 7 goals**. Started his professional career in Belgian football's second tier. **Algeria National Team**: **4 senior caps, 1 goal**. First called up to Algeria U23 in March 2022. Represents the Desert Foxes at senior international level. **Playing Style**: Direct, pacey winger with good dribbling ability and goal threat. Can play on either flank. Strong in 1v1 situations with quick acceleration. Contributing both goals and assists from wide positions.

Career Highlights: 4 Algeria Caps • Serie A Player • 105 Career Apps • 11 Career Goals • Belgian-Algerian Dual National

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)7.6

STK (Steekpass)7.2

RDS (Poacher)7.4

KEY (Key Pass Metric)7.6

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)6.8

VRP (Vision Pass)7.4

HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.0

UNP (Unpredictable Pass)7.6

DGP (Danger Generation)7.8

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)6.2

TAC (Tackling)6.0

INT (Interceptions)6.4

CLE (Clearances)5.8

BLO (Blocks)5.8

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)8.2

DRB (Dribbling)8.0

POI (Positional Intelligence)7.2

CPX (Composure)7.4

MOB (Mobility)8.4

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Belghali's tactical profile across coaching styles.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental 7.2/10 Guardiola Positional 7.0/10 Cruyff Intelligence 7.2/10 Menotti Artistry 7.6/10 Michels Total 7.4/10 Simeone Cholismo 6.8/10 Mourinho Tactical 7.0/10 Sacchi Pressing 7.4/10 Klopp Intensity 7.8/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeENFP (Campaigner)

StyleDynamic Winger

Pace8.6

Creativity7.8

Analysis

**Electric winger with Serie A experience**. Exceptional physical attributes (8.6 Pace, 8.4 Mobility). Excellent ball-carrying (8.2) and dribbling (8.0) skills make him a constant threat. Playing in Italy's top division at age 23. Represents Algeria at senior international level, showing his quality and potential.

🤝 Key Career Moments

Aug 19, 2025 | Serie A Move

🇮🇹 **SIGNED FOR HELLAS VERONA** - Joined Serie A on a 4-year contract, making the step up to one of Europe's top 5 leagues.

Mar 2022 | Algeria Call-Up

🇩🇿 **ALGERIA U23 DEBUT** - First called up to Algeria's youth national team, beginning his international journey.

2025 Season | Serie A Goal

⚽ **FIRST SERIE A GOAL** - Scored his first goal in Italy's top division for Hellas Verona.

Jun 2023 | Mechelen Move

✍️ **SIGNED WITH KV MECHELEN** - Joined the Belgian Pro League club on a 3-year deal, establishing himself as a top-tier player.

📈 Career Statistics

Club	Years	Apps	Goals
Hellas Verona	2025-Present	13	1
KV Mechelen	2023-2025	48	3
Lommel SK	2020-2023	44	7
Algeria National Team	2022-Present	4	1
Career Total: 105 Apps • 11 Goals • 4 Algeria Caps

Key Achievements

🇮🇹

Serie A

Hellas Verona

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4 Algeria Caps

1 Goal

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100+ Apps

Career

⚽ Career by Club

From Belgium to Serie A.

Club	Years	Apps	Achievement
Hellas Verona	2025-	13	Serie A Debut
KV Mechelen	2023-25	48	Belgian Pro League
Lommel SK	2020-23	44	Pro Breakthrough

🌟 Iconic Matches

Serie A and international highlights.

2025/26 Season | Serie A Goal

⚽ **FIRST SERIE A GOAL FOR VERONA** - Scored in Italy's top division, marking a major career milestone.

Algeria National Team

🇩🇿 **INTERNATIONAL GOAL** - Scored for Algeria's senior national team in his first 4 appearances for the Desert Foxes.

2025 Season | Serie A Debut

🇮🇹 **HELLAS VERONA DEBUT** - Made his first appearance in Serie A after signing from KV Mechelen.

📊 Player Comparison (vs Serie A Wingers)

Rafik Belghali vs Serie A Wide Players

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

DOBJun 7, 2002 (23)

PositionWinger (#7)

NationalityBE🇧🇪 / DZ🇩🇿

Current Status

ClubHellas Verona

LeagueSerie A 🇮🇹

ContractUntil 2029

Rating77.5 - Rising

Career Path