Zineddine Belaïd, 27, has transferred from JS Kabylie to Al Taawoun in Saudi Arabia after the activation of a clause, which was estimated at 1.2 million euros. The departure of the captain and Algerian international, who joined the club in August 2025, is described as a significant loss for JS Kabylie from a sporting perspective, though the deal is financially beneficial. Belaïd was considered an important player in the defense and one of the most reliable players in the league, and his exit highlights the difficulty Algerian clubs face in retaining international-level players against the economic power of Gulf clubs. The centre-back has 19 caps for his country and a current Transfermarkt market value of €1.80m.