CR Belouizdad, short for Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad, is a top-tier Algerian football club based in the Belouizdad district of Algiers, competing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. The team plays its home games at the Stade du 20 Août 1955. Founded in 1962, the club's colors are red and white. Historically, the club emerged after Algerian independence and quickly established itself as a competitive force in the capital. CR Belouizdad entered a defining golden era in the late 1990s and early 2000s, securing several Algerian Cup titles and establishing a reputation for disciplined, effective football. In recent years, the club has transformed into a dominant force, winning multiple consecutive league championships and re-establishing itself as a major power in Algerian football. The modern squad is built on a solid defensive foundation and clinical attacking players. The supporters are known for their fervent and organized support. CR Belouizdad has successfully transitioned from a respected cup team to the standard-bearer of Algerian club football in the current decade.