Wassim Aouachria

Wassim Chouaib Aouachria (; born 12 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward.

A youth product of Marseille, Aouachria moved to English club Charlton Athletic in 2019, making his senior debut in 2020. Aouachria was born in France to Algerian parents, and holds dual-citizenship; he represented Algeria internationally at youth level at the 2018 Mediterranean Games.

Club career

Youth career Aouachria was born on 12 March 2000 in Roubaix, France, to parents from Annaba, Algeria. He began playing youth football at local club Aubagne in 2006, aged six, before joining Marseille's under-14 team in 2013. The player stated that "the reason for leaving Marseille was due to his lack of promotion to the reserve team and his unwillingness to continue with the under-19 team".

On 2 May 2019, his contract was extended until June 2021. During a training session with the first team, Aoucharia suffered an ACL injury; he had scored five goals in nine starts for the U23 team prior to his injury.

Aouachria made his professional debut for the senior team on 10 November 2020, scoring in a 3–1 win against Leyton Orient in the EFL Trophy.

On 23 May 2022, it was announced that Aouachria was leaving Charlton Athletic at the end of his contract.

Loans to the National League On 31 August 2021, Aouachria joined Aldershot Town on an initial three-month loan.

On 11 December 2021, Aouachria joined National League South side Braintree Town on loan until 3 January 2022.

On 18 March 2022, Aouachria joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on a month's loan. Aouachria scored his first goal for Hampton & Richmond Borough in a 2–0 victory over Billericay Town on 9 April 2022.

Waterford On 4 July 2022, Aouachria joined Waterford of the League of Ireland First Division, the Republic of Ireland's second tier. He scored his first goals on 31 July, helping his team beat St Patrick's Athletic 3–2 with a brace in the FAI Cup.

Galway United On 4 July 2023, it was announced that Aouachria had joined League of Ireland First Division leaders Galway United.

Glentoran On 23 June 2024, Aouachria signed for NIFL Premiership side Glentoran. On 16 May 2025, Glentoran confirmed his departure on the expiry of his contract.

International career Born in France, Aouachria has represented Algeria internationally at under-18 level at the 2018 Mediterranean Games: he played against France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Spain. In an interview in 2020, Aouachria stated his preference to represent Algeria internationally over France.

Style of play Aouachria is a versatile forward capable of playing as a number 10 or a winger.

Honours Galway United League of Ireland First Division: 2023

Glentoran County Antrim Shield: 2024–25