Career
He plays mainly as a defensive midfielder. Born in Bou Saâda, El Orfi began his career in the youth ranks of his hometown club, Amel Bou Saâda, eventually making his way to the first team In 2007, he signed for Paradou Air Corps. JS Kabylie
On June 4, 2010, El Orfi was loaned out by Paradou Air Corps to JS Kabylie for one season.
In June 2011, his loan was extended for another season.
USM Alger
In the summer of 2012, El Orfi joined USM Alger from Paradou Air Corps, signing a two year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed.
On September 15, he made his debut for the club as starter in the first week encounter of the 2012-2013 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 against CS Constantine. On October 3, 2012, El Orfi received his first official call-up to the Algeria national football team for the return leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.