Yacine Titraoui: Charleroi and Algeria Player Profile

Yacine Titraoui, registered by FIFA as Yassine M E G Titraoui, is an Algerian midfielder for Royal Charleroi Sporting Club and the Algeria national team. He developed at Paradou AC, moved to Belgium in July 2024 and made his FIFA World Cup debut as a late substitute against Jordan in 2026.

This profile uses Charleroi’s signing announcement for his Paradou record, the Belgian Pro League’s official player database for his 2025/26 league performance and FIFA documents for his international status. It excludes private financial estimates and does not turn squad selection into appearances he did not make.

Yacine Titraoui profile at a glance

Common name	Yacine Titraoui
FIFA registered name	Yassine M E G Titraoui
Date of birth	26 July 2003
Birthplace	M’Sila, Algeria
Position	Central or attacking midfielder
Preferred foot	Right
Current club	Royal Charleroi Sporting Club
Squad number	22
Club-listed height	170 cm
Contract checkpoint	Three-year agreement from July 2024, plus a one-year option
2025/26 Belgian league	35 matches, five goals, one assist
Algeria checkpoint	Five senior appearances, no goals in FIFA’s 19 July 2026 list
2026 World Cup	One appearance, entering against Jordan in the 84th minute

Name, birth date and height checks

Charleroi uses the spelling Yacine Titraoui, while FIFA’s final English squad list uses Yassine and gives the longer registered first names. Both identify the same player, number 24 in Algeria’s tournament squad and number 22 at Charleroi.

The current Charleroi and Belgian Pro League pages list him at 170 cm. FIFA’s tournament list reports 180 cm. Because the official sources disagree, this profile uses the club measurement in the main table and preserves the FIFA difference here instead of silently selecting whichever number appears first.

A date-of-birth correction

Charleroi’s signing announcement and FIFA’s final English 2026 squad list both give 26 July 2003. An older FIFA Arab Cup document displayed 26 August 2003, but the newer tournament record supports the July date used here.

Development at Paradou AC

Titraoui came through Paradou AC, an Algerian club known for technical development. Charleroi’s official announcement says he established himself in the first team and played 85 matches, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists before the transfer to Belgium.

Why Paradou suited his game

Paradou’s possession-based development gave him repeated responsibility on the ball. He learned to receive from defenders, turn away from pressure and move play into the attacking half. The balance of 12 goals and 13 assists also points to a midfielder who was involved in both creating and completing attacks.

Senior responsibility at a young age

Eighty-five first-team appearances before leaving Algeria provided a deeper base than a short academy highlight reel. He had already faced compact domestic midfields, physical duels and the need to manage the rhythm of matches before Charleroi asked him to adjust to Belgium.

FIFA Arab Cup experience in 2021

Titraoui was selected for Algeria at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup while still a teenager. FIFA reports describe him as an important part of the team during the group stage. He was sent off late against Egypt and missed the quarter-final against Morocco through suspension.

What the tournament added

The Arab Cup put him into senior international football earlier than many players from his age group. It also provided a difficult lesson in discipline. His later return to the full Algeria squad shows that one tournament incident did not define his international prospects.

Transfer to Sporting Charleroi

Charleroi announced a permanent agreement with Paradou on 12 July 2024. Titraoui signed for three seasons with an additional one-year option. The current club roster continues to list him as a first-team midfielder, number 22, with 2027 shown as the contract endpoint before any option is considered.

Adapting from Algeria to Belgium

The Belgian league increased the speed of pressure around him. Titraoui had less time to receive and turn, while transitions demanded quick recovery runs. His first season was therefore about more than direct output: he had to show that his passing choices and defensive reactions could survive a faster competition.

First Charleroi season, 2024/25

Titraoui became a regular option in midfield during 2024/25. Charleroi finished strongly in the European play-offs. One of his standout moments came away to Mechelen in May 2025, when the club report described a powerful long-range shot into the top corner in a 1-1 draw.

Official match reports also show him starting important fixtures against Standard Liège and OH Leuven. This profile does not combine match-by-match references into an invented season total; the verified value of those reports is that they demonstrate an established role rather than an isolated substitute appearance.

The long-range shooting threat

The Mechelen goal illustrates one feature of his game. When opponents defend the penalty area and leave space outside it, Titraoui is willing to shoot from distance. That possibility can force a midfielder to step toward him and open a passing lane closer to goal.

Yacine Titraoui in the 2025/26 Belgian league

The Belgian Pro League’s official player page records 35 appearances, 2,904 minutes, five goals and one assist. He started often enough to play more than 80 minutes per appearance on average, evidence of a central role in Charleroi’s midfield.

Passing and chance creation

The same database records an 85 percent pass-completion rate, 1,358 completed passes and 30 key passes. These figures need context: completion percentage alone does not show whether a player advances the ball. The key-pass total and long-passing data indicate that his role included looking beyond safe circulation.

Carrying the ball

Titraoui completed 26 dribbles at a 58 percent success rate. He is not used like a winger who attempts a duel on every possession. His carries are more often designed to escape the first press, move into a new passing lane or draw a midfielder before releasing the ball.

Defensive work

The official league page lists 194 recoveries and 35 successful tackles, alongside 120 duels won. Those numbers support the view that he contributes on both sides of possession. He must still choose challenges carefully, as seven yellow cards show the cost when a recovery attempt arrives late.

Verified 2025/26 match highlights

Charleroi’s own reports provide useful examples behind the season total. Titraoui created an equaliser against Antwerp in August 2025 by pressing inside the penalty area and finding Parfait Guiagon. In December, he scored a volley during a 2-2 draw with Genk.

In May 2026, he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win away to Antwerp, striking a low, powerful shot in the 41st minute. The official Pro League match page and Charleroi report both identify him as the scorer.

Why those actions are representative

The three moments came from pressing, arriving onto a dropping ball and shooting from outside the immediate goalmouth. Together they show a midfielder who can influence a match without relying on one repeated pattern.

Playing position and role

Titraoui can play as a central midfielder or as the more advanced player in a midfield pairing. At Charleroi he often helps connect the first build-up pass to the attacking line. He receives from centre-backs, scans for pressure and decides whether to turn, carry or move the ball quickly.

As a deeper midfielder

In a deeper role, his responsibility is to make himself available behind the opponent’s first line. A clean first touch lets him face forward, but he also needs to recognise when the safer action is to return the pass and reposition. His recovery numbers matter when Charleroi loses possession with players ahead of the ball.

As an advanced midfielder

Closer to goal, his shooting and final pass become more important. The five league goals in 2025/26 show progress, while 30 key passes demonstrate that he also looked for teammates. He is most useful when he can arrive into attacking space rather than waiting there throughout the move.

That movement also helps Charleroi keep its midfield balanced. If a forward drops toward the ball, Titraoui can move beyond him and occupy the space that has opened. If a full-back advances, he can stay behind the attack as protection. The choice depends on the position of the ball and the teammates around him, so his contribution cannot be measured only through shots or assists.

Technical strengths

Titraoui’s strengths begin with receiving under pressure. He keeps the ball close enough to change direction and can use his body to hide the next pass. His right foot is dominant, but his positioning allows him to receive on either side of a marker.

Scanning and tempo

A midfielder’s decision often begins before the ball arrives. Titraoui checks the positions of nearby opponents and teammates so he can play with fewer touches when necessary. When Charleroi needs control, he can slow the exchange and offer another passing angle rather than forcing a vertical ball.

Shooting from midfield

Goals against Mechelen, Genk and Antwerp show that he can strike from range or from the edge of the area. The threat is especially useful against opponents who protect the six-yard box and concede space at the top of the penalty area.

Areas for development

The next step is to sustain influence against stronger pressing teams. A pass-completion figure can remain high even when progressive options disappear, so he must continue improving the timing of riskier forward passes. He can also turn more of his key passes into clear chances by improving weight and angle near the box.

Discipline and duel selection

His 2021 Arab Cup red card is old context, but the 2025/26 yellow-card total shows that defensive timing still deserves attention. Avoiding unnecessary fouls would help him remain available and press aggressively without playing the final part of a match under suspension risk.

Algeria senior-team return

CAF reported Titraoui’s return to Vladimir Petkovic’s squad for the March 2026 friendlies against Guatemala and Uruguay. His Charleroi form placed him among midfielders competing with experienced European-based options.

FIFA then included him in the final 26-player World Cup squad. The final list dated 19 July records five senior appearances and no goals. That is the dated international checkpoint used here.

Competition in Algeria’s midfield

Algeria selected Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Fares Chaibi, Ibrahim Maza, Ramiz Zerrouki and Titraoui among its midfield options. For a young player, selection did not guarantee minutes. His task was to offer energy and ball security when Petkovic needed a change.

2026 FIFA World Cup debut

Titraoui made one appearance at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA’s official Jordan versus Algeria report records him entering in the 84th minute, with Rayan Ait-Nouri leaving. Algeria protected a 2-1 comeback victory through the remaining regulation time and stoppage time.

He was an unused substitute against Argentina, Austria and Switzerland. The accurate tournament summary is therefore one late appearance, not four matches simply because his name appeared on every team sheet.

The Jordan match context

Algeria trailed at half-time before goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri turned the match around. Titraoui entered shortly after Gouiri’s winner, helping the team manage the closing phase. See the Jordan versus Algeria match page for the full game context.

What the World Cup experience means

Six minutes plus stoppage time is too small a sample for broad tournament-performance claims. The value lies in the environment: Titraoui trained through a World Cup campaign, prepared for four different opponents and entered a match Algeria had to protect.

The Algeria team guide and official squad report explain the wider selection. Profiles for Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amoura provide context on two senior attacking leaders.

Verified career record

Team or competition	Scope	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Paradou AC	Official Charleroi signing summary	85	12	13
Charleroi, 2025/26 Pro League	Belgian league only	35	5	1
Algeria	FIFA list, 19 July 2026	5	0	Not listed
2026 FIFA World Cup	Tournament appearances	1	0	0

The Paradou figures cover the spell described by Charleroi. The Charleroi row is the official 2025/26 Belgian league record, not a combined total across both Belgian seasons or cup competitions.

Frequently asked questions

Which club does Yacine Titraoui play for?

He plays for Royal Charleroi Sporting Club in Belgium and wears number 22.

When did he join Charleroi?

Charleroi announced his permanent transfer from Paradou on 12 July 2024. He signed for three years with an additional one-year option.

How many games did he play for Paradou?

Charleroi’s official signing announcement credits him with 85 matches, 12 goals and 13 assists for Paradou.

Did Titraoui play at the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. He entered Algeria’s match against Jordan in the 84th minute. He did not play against Argentina, Austria or Switzerland.

How many Algeria appearances does he have?

FIFA’s squad list updated on 19 July 2026 records five senior appearances and no goals.

Why do official sources show different heights?

Charleroi and the Belgian Pro League list 170 cm, while FIFA’s final World Cup list reports 180 cm. This profile uses the current club measurement and discloses the difference.

Sources and verification notes

This profile was checked on 26 July 2026. Club and international numbers are tied to the scope and date stated beside them.