Baghdad Bounedjah
Algerian association football player
Algeria
Forward
Baghdad Bounedjah: profile
Baghdad Bounedjah (born 24 November 1991 in Oran, Algeria) is a former Algerian footballer who played as a forward.
Bounedjah made the step into senior football with RCG Oran in 2007. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Union Sportive Madinet El Harrach (2011–2013), where he made 48 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 97 appearances and 42 goals.
At international level, Bounedjah represented Algeria (2014–present). Our match database lists 11 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 23 June 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Algeria at under-23 level.
Oran has produced 131 footballers in our database, including Abdellah Liegeon, Youcef Belaïli and Ali Benarbia.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 27 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Algeria, Tunisia and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.43 (42 in 97)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 66% of Algerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Sadd Sports Club (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nabil Bentaleb, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Ibrahim Maza (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 | RCG Oran |
– | – | |
| 2011–2013 | Union Sportive Madinet El Harrach |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 48 | 16 |
| 2013–2015 |  Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 47 | 25 |
| 2015 | Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015– |  Al Sadd Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 97 | 42 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Algeria U23 |
Under-23 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014– | Algeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (11)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Jun 2019 | Algeria 2–0 Kenya | 34 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 19 Jul 2019 | Senegal 0–1 Algeria | 2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 2 Sep 2021 | Algeria 8–0 Djibouti | 40 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Oct 2021 | Niger 0–4 Algeria | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 16 Nov 2023 | Algeria 3–1 Somalia | 31 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 15 Jan 2024 | Algeria 1–1 Angola | 18 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 20 Jan 2024 | Algeria 2–2 Burkina Faso | 51 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 20 Jan 2024 | Algeria 2–2 Burkina Faso | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 4 Sep 2025 | Algeria 3–1 Botswana | 71 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 4 Sep 2025 | Algeria 3–1 Botswana | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 13 Nov 2025 | Algeria 3–1 Zimbabwe | 14 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Baghdad Bounedjah?
Baghdad Bounedjah was born on 24 November 1991, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Baghdad Bounedjah born?
Baghdad Bounedjah was born in Oran, Algeria.
Which national team does Baghdad Bounedjah play for?
Baghdad Bounedjah played international football for Algeria.
Which clubs has Baghdad Bounedjah played for?
Baghdad Bounedjah's recorded clubs are RCG Oran, Union Sportive Madinet El Harrach, Étoile Sportive du Sahel and Al Sadd Sports Club.
How tall is Baghdad Bounedjah?
Baghdad Bounedjah is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Baghdad Bounedjah play?
Baghdad Bounedjah played as a forward.
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Faouzi GhoulamAlgeria · b. 1991
Saphir TaïderAlgeria · b. 1992
Mehdi AbeidAlgeria · b. 1992
Essaïd BelkalemAlgeria · b. 1989
Liassine CadamuroAlgeria · b. 1988
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