Achref Abada (Arabic: أشرف عبادة; born 15 June 1999) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a Center back for USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and the Algeria national team.[1][2]
Club career
ASO Chlef
On 26 September 2021, Abada joined ASO Chlef.[3][4] 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.[5]
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 several solid performances.[6][7]
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.[6][7]
The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in Algerian football history, valued at 100 million dinars. USM Alger paid 8 billion centimes immediately, with 2 billion centimes due at the end of the season. Abada also receives a monthly salary of 410 million centimes. ASO Chlef secured a clause granting 30% of any future transfer fee.[8] 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.[9]
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.[10]
International career
Abada was called for 2024 African Nations Championship[11] and 2025 FIFA Arab Cup[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 9 January 2026 [13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| ASO Chlef | 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | 24 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||||
| 2023–24 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| 2024–25 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | ||||
| 2025–26 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 112 | 0 | ||||
| USM Alger | 2025–26 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 112 | 0 | |||
Honours
ASO Chlef
References
- ^ “Achref ABADA”. lfp.dz. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “ASO Chlef : Achref Abada, le défenseur qui monte (vidéo)”. dzfoot.com. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “أولمبي الشلف-المدافع أشرف عبادة يمضي ثلاث مواسم”. 90dakika.dz. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “المدافع المحوري ( متعدد المناصب ) ” أشـرف عــبــادة ” ، سادس المستقدمين في صفوف النادي”. ASO Chlef. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “CRB : Ramovic veut Abada pour muscler sa défense”. Competition. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b “Transferts : Abada s’engage officiellement avec l’USMA”. competition.dz. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ a b “USM Alger : Achraf Abada s’engage pour trois ans et demi”. mediafootdz.dz. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ “Mercato / USMA : Achref Abada, les chiffres qui donnent le vertige”. La gazette du fennec. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ “Abada, le transfert record de la Ligue 1 !”. L’Algerie Aujourdhui. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ “USMA : Abada et Azzi non-qualifiés en coupe d’Afrique !”. DZ Foot. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ “Bougherra dévoile la liste définitive de l’Algérie pour le CHAN”. cafonline.com. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “EN A’ : La liste des 23 de Bougherra pour la Coupe Arabe !”. dzfoot.com. 23 November 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ “Achref Abada”. Soccerway.
- ^ “Coupe d’Algérie : L’ASO Chlef remporte son second trophée”. lnf-amateur.dz. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2025.