Rayane Belaid Khelil (Arabic: ريان بلعيد; born 11 February 2005) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atlético Madrid B.

Rayane Belaid
Personal information
Full name Rayane Belaid Khelil
Date of birth (2005-02-11) 11 February 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Orihuela, Spain
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Atlético Madrid B
Number 20
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Atlético Madrid B 4 (0)
International career
2021 Algeria U18 1 (0)
2023– Spain U19 11 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Spain
UEFA European Under-19 Championship
Winner 2024 Northern Ireland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:33, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

Early life

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Belaid is a native of Orihuela, Spain.[1]

Club career

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As a youth player, Belaid joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Atlético Madrid. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] He debuted for the club's reserve team during a 1–1 draw with Recreativo de Huelva.

International career

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Belaid has represented Spain internationally at youth level. He is eligible to represent Algeria and France internationally through his parents.[1]

Style of play

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Belaid mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his dribbling ability.[3]

Honours

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Spain U19

References

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  1. ^ a b "¿Quién es Rayane Belaid, la nueva joya del Atlético de Madrid?". Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish).
  2. ^ "يحمل 3 جنسيات.. من هو ريان بلعيد موهبة أتلتيكو مدريد الجزائرية؟". al-ain.com.
  3. ^ "Rayane Belaid deslumbra a Europa". Diario AS (in Spanish).
  4. ^ "2024 Under-19 EURO final: Spain 2-0 France". UEFA. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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