Rahim Alhassane

Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano (born 1 January 2002), sometimes known as Abdel Rahim, is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Bologna. Born in Nigeria, he plays for the Niger national team.

Club career Early career After playing for the Juvenil side of CF Rayo Majadahonda, Alhassane made his senior debut with farm team CD Paracuellos Antamira in 2020. On 1 September 2021, he was loaned to Segunda División RFEF side Gimnástica Segoviana CF for one year.

Oviedo On 15 July 2024, Alhassane agreed to a three-year contract with Segunda División club Real Oviedo. He made his professional debut on 17 August, starting in a 1–0 away win over Deportivo de La Coruña, and finished the season as a first-choice ahead of Carlos Pomares as the club achieved promotion to La Liga.

Alhassane made his debut in the top tier of Spanish football on 15 August 2025, starting in a 2–0 away loss to Villarreal CF.

Bologna On 20 July 2026, Alhassane left Spain and joined Serie A side Bologna.

International career Born in Nigeria, Alhassane is of Nigerien descent. He debuted with the Niger national team on 23 March 2022, in a 1–1 friendly draw against Mozambique.