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| Date of birth | 16 March 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Arris, Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1972 | Quevilly | ||
| 1972–1978 | Rouen | ||
| 1978–1983 | Laval | 91 | (16) |
| International career | |||
| 1982 | Algeria | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abdelmajid Bourebbou (born 16 March 1951 in Arris, Batna) is a former Algerian footballer. He played as a striker for several French clubs as well as the Algeria national football team. He represented Algeria at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
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