Honours & Achievements

A career built on results and impact

From continental competitions and youth development titles to league promotion and the emergence of young professionals, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros’ career reflects a performance-driven culture across several international environments.

Major Honours

World Cup
DR Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Qualification – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with DR Congo, ending a 52-year absence from the global stage and marking a major turning point in Congolese football history.

AFCON
DR Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Semi-finalist – AFCON 2023

As assistant coach to Sébastien Desabre, he contributed to the historic run of the Congolese national team to the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON
Morocco
Africa Cup of Nations

Round of 16 – AFCON 2025 (Morocco)

Participation of the Congolese national team in the final phase of AFCON 2025 held in Morocco, with qualification for the Round of 16.

CAF
Morocco
Wydad Athletic Club

Finalist – CAF Champions League 2011

A high-level continental campaign with Wydad Casablanca, culminating in an African final.

FR
France
Amiens SC

3rd in the U18 Championship & Gambardella semi-final

Significant youth development results, including a third-place national finish and a Coupe Gambardella semi-final.

Player Development

Over five seasons at Wydad, 17 players became professionals, demonstrating an ability to turn youth development into a true performance driver.

Development · Standards · Progression

International Dimension

From French youth development to African competitions, through championships in Morocco, the Emirates, China and North America, this journey reflects rare international experience.

UEFA Pro · Clubs · National Teams