Career
On July 10, 2009, Cheklam signed a two year contract with USM Alger. On August 15, 2011, Cheklam signed a one year contract with Saudi Professional League club Najran South Carolina.
He received his first call-up to the Algerian National Team from Jean-Michel Cavalli for a friendly against Brazil on August 22, 2007. On April 5, 2008, he received his first call up to the Algeria A" National Team for a friendly against USM Blida.