Algerian club USM Alger has officially announced the appointment of Brazilian coach Marcos Paquetá as the team's new head coach until the end of the current season.
Alongside Paquetá, the club has confirmed the return of Belaïd Modjahed, who will take on the role of fitness coach within the new coaching staff. Additionally, Abd Alrazak Loulmi has been appointed as the head coach’s translator.
The club highlighted that both Paquetá and Loulmi had previously worked together in Algeria for two seasons, ensuring a level of familiarity within the technical setup.
This managerial change follows the recent departure of Nabil Maâloul, with whom the club reached an agreement for his exit as head coach.
Paquetá travelled with the team to Biskra to assess his squad closely. He oversaw a recovery session on Saturday, with Sunday marking his second official training session in charge.
Marcos Paquetá’s coaching background
Paquetá boasts an long managerial career, having led several Arab and African clubs, as well as national teams.
His previous coaching stints include:
CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Zamalek (Egypt)
Al Gharafa (Qatar)
Al Rayyan (Qatar)
Al Ittihad (Libya)
Hassania d'Agadir (Morocco)
Al Shorta (Iraq)
Al Muharraq (Bahrain)
Saudi Arabia national team
Libya national team
His most recent coaching spell was with CR Belouizdad from October 2023 to July 2024, where he led the team in 39 matches, securing 21 wins, 10 draws, and 8 defeats, with a goal tally of 55 scored and 30 conceded. During this tenure, he guided them to the Algerian Cup title.
Paquetá’s honors as a manager
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Pro League (1): 2004/05
Crown Prince Cup (1): 2004/05
King’s Cup (1): 2004/05
Saudi Super Cup (1)
Historic Treble Winner (2004/05) – League, Crown Prince Cup, and King’s Cup
Al Gharafa (Qatar)
Qatar Stars League (2)
Emir of Qatar Cup (1)
Sheikh Jassim Cup (1)
Al Rayyan (Qatar)
Emir of Qatar Cup (1)
Al Muharraq (Bahrain)
Bahrain King’s Cup (1)
CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
Algerian Ligue 1 (1)
Algerian Cup (1)
International Achievements with Brazil
FIFA U-20 World Cup (1) – 2003
FIFA U-17 World Cup (1) – 2003
USM Alger’s current domestic & continental performance
Algerian Ligue 1
USM Alger currently sits in third place in the Algerian Ligue 1 standings with 26 points, trailing league leaders MC Alger (31 points) by 5 points and second-placed CR Belouizdad (29 points) by 3 points.
Algerian Cup
The club has successfully qualified for the Round of 16, achieving this milestone in their final match under Nabil Maâloul’s management.
CAF Confederation Cup
On the continental stage, USM Alger has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, finishing at the top of Group C with 14 points.
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