A century of green & red glory
From a Casbah backroom to African champions — the story of Le Doyen, the oldest and most decorated club in Algeria.
Timeline
Key eras of Le Doyen- 1921Birth of Le Doyen
MC Alger is founded on 7 August 1921 in the Casbah — Algeria's first football club with a Muslim identity.
- 1970sThe Golden Era
Domestic dominance and continental success under legends like Bencheikh and Betrouni.
- 1976African Champions
MCA lifts the African Cup of Champions Clubs, still the club's greatest continental night.
- 1979Afro-Asian Kings
Le Doyen defeats Iraq's Al-Shorta to claim the Afro-Asian Club Championship.
- 2000sRebuild & Renaissance
Cups, super cups and a return to the elite of Algerian football.
- 2024Champions Again
MCA reclaim the Ligue 1 crown — the 8th league title in club history.
Honours
Silverware in the trophy room1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1999, 2010, 2024
1971, 1973, 1976, 1983, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2016
2000
2006, 2014
1976
1979
2000
2006
Legends
Names that built the badge
The maestro of the 1970s golden generation.
Iconic finisher and 1976 CAF Champion.
Prolific goalscorer of the 1980s.
A modern-era symbol of the badge.