Farid Boulaya (commonly spelled Farid Boulaya) is an Algerian professional footballer who has played primarily as an attacking midfielder and playmaker. Below are key details about his career, with emphasis on his time at FC Metz.

• Full name: Farid Boulaya
• Date of birth: 29 September 1990
• Place of birth: Lyon, France
• Nationality: Represents Algeria at international level; born in France
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfield

Club career highlights (selected)

• Early career: Came through youth systems in France and played for lower-division clubs early in his senior career.
• FC Metz: Boulaya joined Metz in January 2019 on loan from Le Mans before signing permanently. At Metz he featured in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, contributing as an offensive midfielder with creativity, passing and occasional goals. His time at Metz helped re-establish him in top-flight French football following earlier spells in Ligue 2.
• Other clubs: Prior to Metz he played for teams including FC Istres, AC Arles-Avignon, Clermont Foot and AS Béziers; after Metz he moved on to other clubs (including a transfer to Qatar or clubs outside France in later years—details vary by season).

International career

• Eligible for Algeria and France through birth and heritage, Boulaya opted to represent Algeria at senior international level. He received call-ups and has been capped by the Algerian national team.

Style of play

• Creative playmaker with good close control, vision and ability to link midfield to attack. Often deployed in advanced midfield roles where he can influence the final third.

Notable statistics

• Appearances and goal totals fluctuate season by season; for precise, up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, assists by competition and season), consult an authoritative database such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway or the official club/national federation pages.

Sources and updates

• Information compiled from public records and football databases. For current club affiliation, squad number and latest statistics, check club announcements or live databases because transfers and seasons change frequently.