On 30 June 2009, he went on trial with Ligue 1 side Valenciennes FC but was not offered a deal.
[1] On 5 January 2010, Taïbi signed with Ligue 2 side FC Istres.
[2] He made his debut for the club on 19 February 2010 in a 2–1 league loss to Le Havre AC.
[4] In 2004, Taïbi was called up to the Algerian Under-20 National Team to take part in the Tournoi de Mulhouse.
[5] Despite the team losing in the semi-finals, Taïbi was chosen as the Player of the Tournament.