Nabil Bahoui

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Date of birth (1991-02-05) 5 February 1991 (age 35)
Place of birth Stockholm, Sweden
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)
Nabil Bahoui
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-02-05) 5 February 1991 (age 35)
Place of birth Stockholm, Sweden
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)
Youth career
1996 Mälarhöjdens IK
2003–2007 IF Brommapojkarna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 IF Brommapojkarna 56 (17)
2009–2010Gröndals IK (loan) 4 (1)
2010Väsby United (loan) 8 (1)
2011Akropolis IF (loan) 3 (0)
2013–2015 AIK 64 (26)
2015–2016 Al-Ahli 10 (0)
2016–2017 Hamburger SV 7 (0)
2017 Hamburger SV II 1 (0)
2017–2019 Grasshoppers 29 (3)
2018AIK (loan) 11 (3)
2019 De Graafschap 7 (0)
2019–2022 AIK 75 (22)
2023 Qatar SC 8 (0)
2023–2024 Persepolis 8 (1)
2025–2026 IF Brommapojkarna 14 (0)
International career
2010 Sweden U19 1 (0)
2014–2015 Sweden 8 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 March 2026

Nabil Bahoui (Swedish pronunciation: [naˈbɪlː bahʊˈiː]; Arabic: نبيل بحوي; born 5 February 1991) is a Swedish former professional footballer who last played as a forward for Allsvenskan club IF Brommapojkarna.[1]

IF Brommapojkarna

In 2008, Bahoui joined the main team of IF Brommapojkarna. Where he was able to appear effective and attract the attention of media. He was a key player of the team in many competitions.[2]

He was also loaned to Gröndals IK, AFC Eskilstuna and Akropolis IF.[citation needed]

AIK

Bahoui playing against HJK Helsinki in 2014

On 8 November 2012, it was announced that Bahoui had signed a 3.5-year contract with AIK. He chose at first number 14. However, due to an agreement with fellow midfielder Lalawélé Atakora, who at the time was wearing number 11, he got to switch from 14 to 11.[citation needed]

His first and early full season in the Allsvenskan has been considered exceptional, using his attacking abilities to score and find best chances, helped AIK to fight with Malmo for the league title. He was one of the most influential and key players of his team in this era.[3][4]

Al-Ahli

In 2015, he joined Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club. Later, the club negotiated a replacement for him and both sides decided not to continue the cooperation. After negotiations, he parted ways with Al-Ahli.[5]

Hamburger SV

He joined Hamburger SV in 2016.[6] Where he played few matches and his contract was not renewed.[citation needed]

Grasshopper Club Zürich

In 2017, Bahoui signed a three-year contract with Grasshopper Club Zürich.[7]

AIK (loan)

In 2018, he loaned to AIK and played a key role for the team.[8]

De Graafschap

He joined De Graafschap in 2019 and played few matches for the club.[citation needed]

Return to AIK

In 2019, Bahoui joined AIK Fotboll with a new contract.[citation needed]

Qatar SC

In 2023, Bahoui has signed for Qatar Stars League club Qatar SC.[9][10] He left the club after playing 8 league matches.[citation needed]

Persepolis

On 12 September 2023, Bahoui signed a one-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.[11][12] On 19 October 2023, He made his debut in a 3–1 away win against Paykan.[13]

International career

On 26 August 2014, Nabil was picked out in the Sweden national team to play a friendly game against Estonia and he was also in the squad when Sweden played against Austria in the 2016 European Championship qualifiers.[14]

Style of play

Bahoui playing against Malmö FF at the Friends Arena in 2014

Bahoui usually comes inside the box from the wing and dribbling at opponents. With a high shooting ability he has a "vicious strike from distance".[15]

The main characteristic of his playing style is that he shoots "well" and is dangerous in free kicks. Also, he has high physical strength and considered good at scoring goals.[16]

Personal life

Bahoui's parents were born in Morocco.[17] Bahoui goes by the Swedish-style nickname "Nabbe". In April 2020, he participated in the online FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup, in which he finished a semifinalist, losing to the eventual winner, Mohamed Daramy. He defeated the representatives for PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, and Olympique Lyon to reach that point, scoring 12 goals and conceding 5.[18]

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