SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

BAGHDAD BOUNEDJAH
BAGHDAD BOUNEDJAH
BAGHDAD BOUNEDJAH
Algeria flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Algeria
Team
ALGERIA (Africa)
Coach
DJAMEL BELMADI
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 5 6 2 4 5 5 31 2.1 £1.5M

Player: Baghdad Bounedjah

Full name: Baghdad Bounedjah

  • Nationality: Algerian
  • Date of birth: April 24, 1991
  • Place of birth: Oran, Algeria
  • Position: Striker / Forward

Club career (highlights):

  • Early career: Began his senior career in Algeria, playing for RCG Oran and then USM El Harrach.
  • ES Tunis (Tunisia): Moved to Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2013, becoming one of the club's key forwards and winning domestic titles and continental honors, including the CAF Champions League.
  • Al Sadd (Qatar): Transferred to Al Sadd SC in 2017. At Al Sadd he became a prolific goalscorer, winning multiple Qatar Stars League titles, Qatar Cup/Trophy titles and contributing heavily in league and cup competitions.

International career with Algeria:

  • Senior debut: Made his senior international debut for Algeria in 2014.
  • Caps & goals: Regularly called up across multiple years; has scored important goals for the national team (exact counts change over time).
  • Notable achievement: Was part of the Algeria national team that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He was a member of the squad and contributed to the campaign.

Playing style: Clinical finisher with strong positioning in the penalty area, good movement to create space, and effective in aerial duels. Known for consistent goal-scoring at club level and ability to convert chances.

Honors & awards (selected):

  • Domestic league titles with Espérance and Al Sadd.
  • CAF Champions League winner with Espérance (club continental success).
  • Qatar Stars League titles and domestic cups with Al Sadd.
  • Africa Cup of Nations winner with Algeria (2019).
  • Individual scoring awards and top-scorer recognitions in domestic competitions (varies by season).

Note: Club affiliations, appearance and goal totals change with ongoing seasons; for the latest statistics (caps, goals, current club status), consult up-to-date sources such as club websites, national team records, or major football databases.