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“Chouchoua” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Chouchoua refers to Zaki Khellaf, an Algerian amateur footballer famous for clumsy moves and spectacular falls.

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The “Chouchoua” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chouchoua” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2975 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Chouchoua” meme mean?

The meme expresses sympathy for a clumsy but enthusiastic beginner. It highlights comedic failure rather than technical skill. It is used to laugh kindly at a failed sports performance or a disproportionate gesture. The dominant emotion is amusement at the raw authenticity of amateur play.

Where does the “Chouchoua” meme come from?

Zaki Khellaf, nicknamed Choucha or Chouchaa, lives in the Oum El Bouaghi region of Algeria. His videos show local matches where he often falls and celebrates exuberantly. The nickname 'worst footballer in the world' is given with affectionate humor. Sequences circulated initially on social media before gaining wider traction. A penalty video reposted by the Instagram page 433 on March 8, 2023, marked a visibility peak. This post surpassed millions of likes. However, the exact origin of the first upload remains unknown in consulted sources.

How to use the “Chouchoua” meme

  • Use this term to comment on a video showing an amateur athlete falling ridiculously during a local match.
  • Employ it to highlight the disproportionate enthusiasm of a player celebrating a minor goal with excessive intensity.
  • Use it to ironize the technical quality of a sports move while acknowledging the participant's good humor.

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The “Chouchoua” card in MyMemeCards

Chouchoua card
NumberNo. 2975
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@bigtt
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Chouchoua” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chouchoua comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chouchoua?

He is Zaki Khellaf, an Algerian amateur footballer from Oum El Bouaghi, known for his viral videos.

Why is he called Chouchoua?

This humorous nickname comes from his clumsy performances and frequent falls during local matches.

Where does the Chouchoua meme come from?

The videos originate from amateur matches in Algeria, later massively distributed on TikTok and Instagram.

How do I get the Chouchoua meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chouchoua” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Chouchoua card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: CHOUCHAA'S FUNNIEST MISSES OF ALL TIME! I COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING! · The Funniest offensive Memes of Choucha Legendary Football Star Choucha /parte 3 · Choucha Mentality! · checked on October 19, 2026.

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