Karim Belhocine

Karim Belhocine (born 2 April 1978) is a French football coach and a former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently unemployed after most recently managing Belgian club Kortrijk.

Early life
Belhocine was born in Vénissieux, France, to Algerian parents. His father is from Lakhdaria, while his mother is from Akbou.

Playing career
Belhocine previously played for the Belgian side RE Virton, the Portuguese club S.C. Espinho, as well as the French amateur clubs US Forbach and Trélissac. On 8 May 2008, he joined K.V. Kortrijk, which gained promotion to the Belgian First Division, on a free transfer from Virton.

On 19 July 2011, Belhocine signed a two-year contract with Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège.

Coaching career
On 12 October 2021, he returned to Kortrijk as a manager.

Club
K.A.A. Gent
 * Belgian Pro League: 2014–15