Rachid Peter Harkouk (born 19 May 1956) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in England, he represented the Algeria national team at international level.
International career Harkouk was born in England to an Algerian father and English mother of Welsh descent. He appeared for Algeria at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, coming on as a substitute for Rabah Madjer in their opening game against Northern Ireland.I. Morrison, The World Cup – A Complete Record 1930–1990, Breddon Books, p. 368 He did not feature against Brazil but was the lone striker against Spain.I. Morrison, The World Cup – A Complete Record 1930–1990, Breddon Books, p. 370 During that game, he sustained a knee injury that ended his career.
Personal life After his retirement from football, Harkouk became a businessman in the village of Burton Joyce.Crystal Palace "Where are they now?" site In August 2011, he was jailed for 28 months for conspiring to supply illegal drugs.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupAnglo-Scottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChertsey Town1974–1975Spartan League—Feltham1975–1976Athenian League—Crystal Palace1976–1977Third Division281232 —141977–1978Second Division26923—12Total54213223——6326Queens Park Rangers1978–1979First Division1531979–1980Second Division50Total203Notts County1980–1981Second Division2542010531981–1982First Division18400001982–198314300101983–198432641511984–1985Second Division35152144201985–1986Third Division2073320Total1443911513553Career total
Hat-trick +DatecompetitionForAgainstResultRef.30 October 1984League Cup (R3)Notts CountyBolton Wanderers6–117 November 1985FA Cup (R1)Notts CountyScarborough6–1
Honours Anglo-Scottish Cup runner-up: 1980–81 Second Division runner-up: 1980–81
References
External links international stats biography