After 44 years, the surname Belloumi echoes around the world. In 1982, the father put it on the map, and a few days ago, it was the son's turn.It must have rung a bell with older football fans, who were surely certain they had heard the name somewhere before, while those who don't remember the 1982 World Cup in Spain learned a thing or two about a renowned Algerian footballing family.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Pyramids embarrassingly extinguished Gor Mahia's CAF Champions League hopesLakhdar Belloumi is one of the best players African football has ever produced and was named the fourth-best African player of the 20th century by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics).With 96 appearances, he is the fourth most-capped player in the Desert Foxes' history, while his 26 goals put him sixth on the all-time scoring list.In Algeria's first-ever World Cup game, 44 years ago in Gijon, Spain, Lakhdar Belloumi scored the winner against the mighty West Germany, helping the North Africans stun the European giants 2-1.21.45: (1.58) Middlesbrough (4.00) Millwall (5.90)A true legend, in a word.His son, Mohamed Belloumi, took his first professional steps at the same two clubs where Lakhdar played in 11 spells combined during his 25-year career – MC Oran and GC Mascara.In 2022, the Portuguese side Farense realised the youngster's potential, signing him as a 19-year-old on a free transfer.👀🇩🇿 The name Belloumi might sound familiar…Mohamed Belloumi is the son of Lakhdar Belloumi, one of the greatest players in Algerian and African football history. 🫡🏆 African Ballon d’Or winner in 1981.🎩 Widely credited with inventing the “blind pass”.🇩🇿 Spent virtually… https://t.co/keu5aLvwnI pic.twitter.com/mQ5DVkc2ye— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) September 12, 2026 After spending a season with the club's U23 team and another one with its senior squad, Mohamed Belloumi joined Hull City for €5.5 million in August 2024.In his first season at the MKM Stadium, he was still finding his feet, but the second was a whole different story. The winger was handed the No. 10 shirt and became one of the key players in the Tigers' exceptional campaign that saw them promoted to the Premier League.Despite earning promotion as the sixth-placed Championship side and being widely tipped for relegation, Hull have turned out to be the biggest surprise of the top flight, sitting third behind only Arsenal and Manchester City with eight points and still unbeaten.Bachir Belloumi just announced himself in the Premier League! A brace against Chelsea to secure a HUGE point for Hull City 🇩🇿 🥵 🔥His first two Premier League ⚽️⚽️, and he chose Stamford Bridge to announce himself 👏 pic.twitter.com/RSf6EDvfXC— 213off (@213officiel) September 12, 2026 Two days ago, Hull held their own against Chelsea, salvaging a 2-2 draw. Mohamed Belloumi was their hero, scoring a first-half brace to turn the game around after Morgan Rogers' opener.And even though Joao Pedro eventually scored to earn the Blues a point, the Algerian's performance was terrific – and perhaps merely a sign of things to come for the rest of the season.Lakhdar is proud, that's for sure.
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