Diaa Eddine Mechid
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 June 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Jijel, Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Right winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dynamo Makhachkala | ||
| Number | 55 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| AS Sûreté de Jijel | |||
| –2022 | JS Djijel | ||
| 2022–2024 | USM Alger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2026 | USM Alger | 11 | (0) |
| 2026– | Dynamo Makhachkala | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Algeria A' | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 August 2025 | |||
Diaa Eddine Mechid (Arabic: ضياء الدين مشيد; born 11 June 2006) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Russian Premier League club Dynamo Makhachkala.[2]
Diaa Eddine Mechid's footballing career emerged from the USM Alger's reserve team in 2024 and quickly gained attention for his impactful performances with the first team despite limited playing time. Originally from Jijel, Mechid began his footballing journey at AS Sûreté de Jijel before joining JS Djijel.[3]
Mechid later moved to the capital, passing through several youth setups before signing with USM Alger. He made his senior debut in the Algerian Ligue 1 in late April 2025, featuring as a substitute in matches against ASO Chlef and CS Constantine. His technical skills, confidence in one-on-one situations, and creativity on the ball stood out, leading to increased calls for his inclusion in the starting lineup.[3]
In just three appearances totaling 90 minutes, including a 45-minute second-half performance against Paradou AC, Mechid impressed supporters and pundits alike, earning comparisons to fellow Algerian internationals Mohamed Amoura and Anis Hadj Moussa. Left footed and known for his dribbling and attacking flair, Mechid is widely considered one of the most promising young talents in Algerian football.[3]
On 21 May 2025, Mechid has officially extended his commitment to the club until 2029. He appeared in the club’s official photos alongside first-team manager Hamza Aït Ouamar, who emphasized the significance of this move within USMA’s sporting project.[4][5]
On 31 January 2026, he joined Russian club Dynamo Makhachkala.[6] Dynamo confirmed the transfer on 6 February 2026.[7]
International career
Diaa Eddine Mechid has been called up for the first time by coach Madjid Bougherra to join the Algeria A' national football team. Mechid participate in the preparatory training camp ahead of the friendly match against Rwanda, scheduled for 9 June 2025, at Mustapha Tchaker Stadium.[8]
Mechid made his competitive debut for Algeria A' in the 2024 CHAN game against Guinea on 15 August 2025.[9]