Bachir Belloumi’s Hull City form prompts father Lakhdar to call for bigger move

Bachir Belloumi’s impressive start to the season with Hull City has led his father, Algerian football great Lakhdar Belloumi, to suggest the 24-year-old is ready to play for a bigger club.

The winger has quickly established himself as one of Hull City’s most influential attacking players since the campaign began. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in five Premier League appearances, giving him four direct contributions in his opening matches.

Belloumi’s most notable display came against Chelsea, when he scored twice. He followed that performance by setting up a goal against Newcastle a few days later, further underlining his growing importance to the team’s attack.

His form has also helped answer doubts that had surrounded his ability during his time in Algeria. According to his father, the performances in England have shown that Bachir has developed the consistency and impact required to take another step in his career.

Lakhdar Belloumi believes his son can move higher

Speaking to WinWin, the former African Ballon d’Or winner expressed his pride in Bachir’s progress and said the winger’s current performances had opened the way to a bigger challenge.

Lakhdar Belloumi believes his son now has the qualities needed to represent a club accustomed to competing for major domestic honours and taking part in important European fixtures.

The comments reflect the ambitions surrounding Bachir’s development, although his immediate focus will be on maintaining the level he has shown with Hull City. His goals, assists and performances against high-profile opposition have helped raise his standing in England.

Return to Algeria duty

Lakhdar Belloumi is also pleased to see his son regain an important role with Algeria. The winger’s displays for Hull City have earned him a return to the national team with renewed confidence.

Bachir Belloumi was called up by Brahim Hemdani for the September international camp and will join Algeria at a particularly encouraging stage of his career. After improving his regularity and influence at club level, he will aim to carry that momentum into international football.

Algeria will soon play their opening match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Zambia.

At 24, Belloumi appears to have found an environment in England that has allowed him to flourish. His early-season statistics and his contribution against strong opponents have changed perceptions of his status.

The next challenge will be to sustain that progress over a longer period. His father sees clear potential, and Belloumi now has the opportunity to continue building his reputation for both Hull City and Algeria.