Achref Abada

Achref Abada (; born 15 June 1999) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club USM Alger and the Algeria national team.

Club career ASO Chlef On 26 September 2021, Abada joined ASO Chlef. Coach Sead Ramović saw him as the player who could immediately strengthen CR Belouizdad’s defense. Still under contract for one more season, Abada joined the club because of his current team’s financial situation.

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 solid performances in every game.

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. 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.

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.

International career Abada was called for 2024 African Nations Championship and 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.

On 31 May 2026, Abada was named in Vladimir Petković's 26-man Algeria squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

Honours ASO Chlef Algerian Cup: 2022–23

USM Alger Algerian Cup: 2025–26