Biography

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Born in Lille on 8 December 2004, Badredine Bouanani joined the Dogues at the age of 7 and spent his entire youth career there. An impressive, technically gifted attacking midfielder with the ability to play as a second striker, he chose OGC Nice to sign his first professional contract. 

After learning his trade in the reserve team during the first half of the season, Badredine benefited from Didier Digard's trust to make his top-flight debut on 11 January against Montpellier (J18, 6-1). With an assist that night, followed by three more in subsequent games, 'Bad' never left the pro squad.

The young Aiglon finished the season on a high with his impressive pace and technical ability, playing in the last 16 Ligue 1 matches. Voted Young Player of the Season by Gym fans, the young winger has already made his mark, notably with his incredible equaliser against Clermont (J32, 1-2) and his assist for Gaëtan Laborde against Rennes (J34, 2-1). These performances have also earned him a call-up to the Algerian national team for the first half of 2023.

In his second pro season (2023-24), he spent the first 6 months in the red-and-black jersey, before being loaned out to Lorient for the return phase (11 games and 1 goal with Les Merlus). Back in the county, he discovered Franck Haise and enjoyed a truly full season. Appearing 37 times, he scored 5 goals, provided 3 assists - including 2 sublime ones at the Parc des Princes - and played a major role in the final sprint.