Achref Abada
Algerian footballer (born 1999)
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Achref Abada (Arabic: أشرف عبادة; born 15 June 1999) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a Center back for USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 June 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Tebesbest, Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Center back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | USM Alger | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | MC El Eulma | ||
| 2021–2026 | ASO Chlef | 106 | (0) |
| 2026– | USM Alger | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Algeria A' | 5 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 March 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12 December 2025 | |||
Club career
ASO Chlef
On 26 September 2021, Abada joined ASO Chlef.[3][4] Strong and experienced, Abada had an excellent 2024–25 season. Coach Sead Ramović sees him as the player who can immediately strengthen CR Belouizdad’s defense. Still under contract for one more season, Abada could join the club thanks to his current team’s financial situation. A reliable profile to help the club aim higher next season.[5]
USM Alger
On 31 January 2026, Achref Abada officially joined USM Alger on a contract lasting three and a half seasons, from ASO Chlef. With this signing, the Soustara based club strengthened its defensive line by recruiting a 26-year-old player, regarded as one of the promising defenders in his position. Abada notably distinguished himself during the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, held in Qatar, where he delivered several solid performances.[6][7]
In a statement published on 5 February 2026 on its official social media platforms, USM Alger announced that the player had been officially registered and cleared by FIFA, following the review of the administrative file submitted by the club. The Red and Black management further specified that the player’s registration on FIFA’s electronic platform was completed on 31 January 2026 at 00:05, ensuring full compliance with all administrative and legal procedures related to the transfer.[6][7]
The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in Algerian football history, valued at 100 million dinars. USM Alger paid 8 billion centimes immediately, with 2 billion centimes due at the end of the season. Abada also receives a monthly salary of 410 million centimes. ASO Chlef secured a clause granting 30% of any future transfer fee.[8] The deal also includes a special clause: USM Alger will finance ASO Chlef’s summer training camp next year if Abada is selected for the national team to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[9]
Achraf Abada was unable to participate in the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup with USM Alger due to an administrative issue related to his registration on the CAF player list, despite being signed during the winter transfer window.[10]
International career
Abada was called for 2024 African Nations Championship[11] and 2025 FIFA Arab Cup[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 9 January 2026 [13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| ASO Chlef | 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | 24 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||||
| 2023–24 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| 2024–25 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| 2025–26 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 112 | 0 | ||||
| USM Alger | 2025–26 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 112 | 0 | |||
Honours
ASO Chlef