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| fullname = Union Sportive Madinat Blida
| fullname = Union Sportive Madinat Blida
| nickname = Salvador
| nickname = Salvador
| founded = {{Start date and years ago|df=yes|1932|06|16}}<br>as ''Union Sportive Musulmane de Blida''
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1932|06|16}}<br>as ''Union Sportive Musulmane de Blida''
| ground = [[Brakni Brothers ]]<br>[[Mustapha Tchaker Stadium]]
| ground = [[Brakni Brothers Stadium]]<br>[[Mustapha Tchaker Stadium]]
| capacity = 10,000
| capacity = 10,000
| chairman =
| chairman =
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| manager =
| manager =
| league = [[Inter-Régions Division]]
| league = [[Inter-Régions Division]]
| season = [[2022–23 Inter-Régions Division|2022–23]]
| season = [[2023–24 Inter-Régions Division|2023–24]]
| position = Inter-Régions Division, Group Centre-west, '''6th'''
| position = Inter-Régions Division, Group Centre-west, '''13th'''
| current = 2022–23 USM Blida season
| current = 2024–25 USM Blida season
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The club's highest-ever league finish was second in the top flight in [[2002–03 Algerian Championnat National|2002–03]]. They were [[Algerian Cup]] runners-up in [[1996 Algerian Cup Final|1996]]. The club have also won the [[Algerian Ligue 2|second tier]] title four times.
The club's highest-ever league finish was second in the top flight in [[2002–03 Algerian Championnat National|2002–03]]. They were [[Algerian Cup]] runners-up in [[1996 Algerian Cup Final|1996]]. The club have also won the [[Algerian Ligue 2|second tier]] title four times.
The club's home colours are green and white, and their nickname is The Salvador.
The club's home colours are green and white, and their nickname is The Salvador.


== History ==
== History ==
On 16 June 1932 the club was officially founded with the name Union Sportive Musulmane Blidéenne, and began competing in the Third Division League Football Association of Algiers. They played their first official match on 24 September 1933 in the first round of the [[North African Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k50572645/f2.item|title=Au Stade Lebon: US Musulmane Blidéenne bat le SC Ménerville, par 2 buts à 1|work=gallica.bnf.fr|access-date=19 April 2020}} </ref>
On 16 June 1932 the club was officially founded with the name Union Sportive Musulmane Blidéenne, and began competing in the Third Division League Football Association of Algiers. They played their first official match on 24 September 1933 in the first round of the [[North African Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k50572645/f2.item|title=Au Stade Lebon: US Musulmane Blidéenne bat le SC Ménerville, par 2 buts à 1|work=gallica.bnf.fr|date=27 September 1933 |access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>


On 5 August 2020, USM Blida were promoted to the [[Algerian Ligue 2]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lnf-amateur.dz/2020/08/05/saison-20192020-les-clubs-de-division-nationale-amateurs-promus-en-ligue-2/|title=Saison 2019/2020 : Les clubs de Division Nationale Amateurs promus en Ligue 2}}</ref>
On 5 August 2020, USM Blida were promoted to the [[Algerian Ligue 2]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lnf-amateur.dz/2020/08/05/saison-20192020-les-clubs-de-division-nationale-amateurs-promus-en-ligue-2/|title=Saison 2019/2020 : Les clubs de Division Nationale Amateurs promus en Ligue 2|date=5 August 2020 }}</ref>


== Club identity ==
== Club identity ==
=== Colours ===
=== Colours ===
Since the establishment of the club, the colours are green and white.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
Since the establishment of the club, the colours are green and white.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


=== Crest ===
=== Crest ===
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== Current squad ==
== Current squad ==

{{Empty section|date=May 2024}}

== Honours ==
== Honours ==
=== Domestic competitions ===
=== Domestic competitions ===
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::[[1996 Arab Club Champions Cup|1996]] – Group stage
::[[1996 Arab Club Champions Cup|1996]] – Group stage
::[[2003–04 Arab Champions League|2004]] – Second round
::[[2003–04 Arab Champions League|2004]] – Second round

=== North African Cup ===
=== North African Cup ===
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=== Arab Champions League ===
=== Arab Champions League ===
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 8 June 2024

USM Blida
Full nameUnion Sportive Madinat Blida
Nickname(s)Salvador
Founded16 June 1932; 91 years ago (1932-06-16)
as Union Sportive Musulmane de Blida
GroundBrakni Brothers Stadium
Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Capacity10,000
LeagueInter-Régions Division
2023–24Inter-Régions Division, Group Centre-west, 13th
Current season

Union Sportive Madinat Blida (Arabic: الإتحاد الرياضي لمدينة البليدة), known as USM Blida or simply USMB, is a football club based in Blida, Algeria. They play in the Inter-Régions Division, the third tier of Algerian football. Founded in 1932, they have played their home games at Brakni Brothers Stadium since 1936. The club has spent all of its history playing between the first or second tiers.

The club's highest-ever league finish was second in the top flight in 2002–03. They were Algerian Cup runners-up in 1996. The club have also won the second tier title four times.

The club's home colours are green and white, and their nickname is The Salvador.

History[edit]

On 16 June 1932 the club was officially founded with the name Union Sportive Musulmane Blidéenne, and began competing in the Third Division League Football Association of Algiers. They played their first official match on 24 September 1933 in the first round of the North African Cup.[1]

On 5 August 2020, USM Blida were promoted to the Algerian Ligue 2.[2]

Club identity[edit]

Colours[edit]

Since the establishment of the club, the colours are green and white.[citation needed]

Crest[edit]

Historical evolution of the club's crest.

Stadium[edit]

USM Blida play their home matches at Brakni Brothers Stadium since 2011.

Current squad[edit]

Honours[edit]

Domestic competitions[edit]

Regional competitions[edit]

1947 – Quarter-finals
1952 – Round of 32
1953 – Round of 32
1954 – Semi-final
1955 – Round of 32
1996 – Group stage
2004 – Second round

North African Cup[edit]

Season Round Club Home Away
1946–1947
Round of 16 Tunisia CS Hammam-Lif / 0–1
Quarter-finals Morocco US Marocaine 0–1 /
1952–1953
Round of 32 France SC Bel Abbès / 4–0
1953–1954
Round of 32 Tunisia ES Sahel 1–0 2–2
Round of 16 France EJ Philippevilleˌ 1–0 /
Quarter-finals France Gallia Club Oran 1–0 /
Semi-finals Algeria USM Oran / 1–0
1954–1955
Round of 32 Tunisia Club Africain 2–3 /
1955–1956
Round of 32 Algeria GC Mascara / 4–0

Arab Champions League[edit]

Season Round Club Home Away Aggregate
1996
Group stage (A) Egypt Al-Ahly / 5–1 3rd place
State of Palestine Shabab Rafah / 1–0
2003–04 First Round Morocco MAS Fez 0–1 1–3 2–3
Group stage (C) Tunisia CS Sfaxien 2–2 1–0 4th place
Tunisia Espérance de Tunis 0–5 2–1
Egypt Zamalek SC 0–2 1–1

Records[edit]

  • Record League victory – 9–1 v. IRB Nezla (29 May 1992)
  • Record Algerian Cup victory – 11–0 v. IRC Aïn Salah (10 December 1987)
  • Record League defeat – 6–2 v. JS Hai Djabel (24 January 2022)
  • Most League appearances – +300, Billal Zouani (1988–08)
  • Most League goals scored – 105, Billal Zouani (1988–08)
  • Most goals scored (overall) – 122, Billal Zouani (1988–08)
  • Most capped player – Smaïl Diss, 11 caps, Algeria
  • Most goals scored in a season – 17, Samy Frioui (2017–18)
  • Record transfer fee paid – €138,500 to ASO Chlef for Abdelmadjid Tahraoui (2005)
  • Record transfer fee received – €400,000 from Club Africain for Ezechiel N'Douassel (2011)
  • Record sequence of League wins – 12; 1 March 1992 – 19 June 1992.
  • Record sequence of League defeats – 7; 3 April 2021 – 18 May 2021
  • Record sequence of unbeaten League matches – 20; 1991–22, 1996–97
  • Record sequence without a League win – 13; 1 January 1998 – 28 May 1998
  • Record points total for a Season – 72 pts; 1963–64

Presidents[edit]

  • 1928–1933 : Benaïssa Menhaouch Kherroube
  • 1933–1933 : Mohamed Chelha
  • 1933–1936 : Ali Rouabah as "Braham"
  • 1936–1950 : Hamid Kassoul
  • 1950–1953 : Dr. Bachir Abdelouahab
  • 1953–1964 : Dr. Mustapaha Hadji
  • 1964–1965 : Abdelkader Abed
  • 1965–1969 : Dr. Mustapaha Hadji
  • 1970's  : Braham Douidene
  • 1975's  : Rachid Otmane Tolba
  • 1981–1985 : Djillali Sellimi
  • 1985–1988 : Abdallah Kerrache
  • 1989–1991 : Maâmar Djeguaguene
  • 1991–1996 : Zoubir Bendali
  • 1996–2004 : Mohamed Zaïm
  • 2004–2007 : Mohamed Zahaf
  • 2008–2014 : Mohamed Zaïm
  • 2014–2015 : Mohamed Douidene
  • 2015–2015: Hamid Foufa
  • 2016–2016: Lyes Zouaoui
  • 2016–2017: Sidali Ben Cherchali
  • 2017–2017: Smaïl Berdaoui
  • 2017–2018: Chouaib Alim
  • 2018–2018: Salim Sidi Moussa
  • 2019–2019: Mohamed Berdane
  • 2020–2021: Sidali Ben Cherchali
  • 2021–2022: Lyes Zouaoui

Transfers[edit]

List of managers[edit]

The first manager of USM Blida was Abdelkader Hadef, who joined the club in 1932 as a player-manager. The current manager is Djilali Madjour, who took over the club in February 2022.

Recent seasons[edit]

Season League Cup Top goalscorer(s)[3]
Division Pos Pts P W D L GF GA GD Name Goals Ref.
2010-2011 Division 1 16th 29 30 7 8 15 16 30 -14 Round of 32 Abdelkader Harizi 5 [4]
2011-2012 Division 2 5th 45 30 12 9 9 40 36 +4 Round of 64 Brahim Ledraâ 10 [5]
2012-2013 Division 2 5th 48 30 13 9 8 44 27 +17 Round of 16 Mustapha Melika 11 [6]
2013-2014 Division 2 6th 47 30 13 8 9 34 25 +9 Regional Tour Mohamed Amine Hammia 8 [7]
2014-2015 Division 2 1st 53 30 14 11 5 35 22 +13 Round of 64 Fethi Noubli 14 [8]
2015-2016 Division 1 14th 36 30 7 15 8 20 29 -9 Round of 32 Bedrane, Amiri, Hichem Cherif, Sylla 3 [9]
2016-2017 Division 2 2nd 51 30 14 9 7 31 19 +12 Round of 32 Youcef Zerguine 8 [10]
2017-2018 Division 1 16th 23 30 5 8 17 28 50 -22 Quarter-finals Samy Frioui 17 [11]
2018-2019 Division 2 16th 17 30 3 8 19 15 44 -29 Round of 64 Abdelmalik Hadef 5 [12]
2019-2020 Division 3 8th 31 24 7 10 7 23 19 +4 Regional Tour Bilel Herbache 6 [13]
2020-2021 Division 2 12th 10 22 2 4 16 13 35 -22 Karim Rachedi 4
2021-2022 Division 3 12th 43 30 12 7 11 28 30 -2 Ilyes Bouhenniche 6
2022-2023 Division 3 - -

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Au Stade Lebon: US Musulmane Blidéenne bat le SC Ménerville, par 2 buts à 1". gallica.bnf.fr. 27 September 1933. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Saison 2019/2020 : Les clubs de Division Nationale Amateurs promus en Ligue 2". 5 August 2020.
  3. ^ Goals in all competitions (Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, Cup of Algeria, League Cup and Arab Cup) are counted.
  4. ^ "Statistics 2010–11 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Statistics 2011–12 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Statistics 2012–13 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Statistics 2013–14 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Statistics 2014–15 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Statistics 2015–16 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Statistics 2016–17 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Statistics 2017–18 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Statistics 2018–19 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Statistics 2019–20 USM Blida season". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 13 June 2020.

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