Ryad Hachem

Ryad Hachem (born 26 May 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Nantes.

Career Born in Livry-Gargan, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hachem came through the academies of US Sevran, Red Star, Drancy, and Paris FC. He went on to play for the reserve sides of Paris FC and Guingamp before making his senior debut with Cholet in the 2021–22 Championnat National season.

Hachem transferred to his former club Red Star in 2022, where he had previously played in the under-9 and under-11 categories. In the 2023–24 season, he was an instrumental player in Habib Beye's side's Championnat National triumph and promotion to Ligue 2. On 18 October 2024, Hachem scored his first Ligue 2 goal in a 2–2 draw against Caen. After controlling the ball with his chest, he sent a volley into the top corner with a shot with the exterior of his left foot. The goal was described as "incredible" by RMC Sport.

On August 27 2026, Hachem joined fellow Ligue 2 side Nantes.

Personal life Hachem is of Algerian descent from the town of Ghazaouet, Tlemcen Province. His younger brother Abdelsamad Hachem joined him at Red Star in 2025.

Honours Red Star Championnat National: 2023–24