Rachid Soualhi: key obituary facts
Is Rachid Soualhi dead? Yes. Rachid Soualhi died on October 7, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: Rachid Soualhi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rachid Soualhi known for?
He was an Algerian association football player.
More about Rachid Soualhi
Born: 16 January 1949.
Place of birth: Batna.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Algeria.
Rachid Soualhi, an Algerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, died on October 7, 2026, aged 77.
Born in Batna on January 16, 1949, he joined MSP Batna in 1968, when the club was competing in the Championnat National. His club associations also included CA Batna.
Soualhi was selected twice for Algeria’s national team, with the two fixtures coming against Libya and Guinea. Algeria drew 0-0 with Libya and lost 1-5 to Guinea. The match records therefore show contrasting results across his two national-team selections: a goalless draw and a defeat in which Algeria scored once. His career, as described in the available biographical details, spans club football with MSP Batna and CA Batna and international selection for Algeria. The account identifies Batna as his birthplace and records his entry to MSP Batna in 1968, providing the setting and early club milestone in the known outline of his playing career. His position as a goalkeeper and the two national-team fixtures are among the specific details recorded about his years as a player.