Hicham Boudaoui

NCE

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Hicham Boudaoui

NCE

• #6 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Algeria

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 23, 1999 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'9"

Weight

134 lb

Club

Nice

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

Ligue 1

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

64.5

189/393

Impact score

5.6

282/393

Midfielder rank

74th

74/102

All rank

294th

294/393

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

423rd

423/540

All rank

1647th

1,647/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Overall

44th/101 MID

64.5

Shooting

75th/82 MID

56.7

Passing

52nd/101 MID

65.1

On Ball Attacking

50th/98 MID

63.5

Duel

45th/96 MID

63.2

Ball Control

34th/101 MID

64.7

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Ligue 1

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

168

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Oct 12, 2026

Makes impact off bench

Boudaoui played 53 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Strasbourg, replacing Djibril Coulibaly in the 37th minute and delivering an encouraging performance in midfield, according to L'Equipe.

Analysis: Boudaoui made his first significant appearance of the season after previously logging just four minutes against Auxerre, having spent recent weeks rebuilding his fitness following a summer of transfer uncertainty. The Algerian midfielder helped Nice regain control in midfield with his technical ability and distribution, earning praise from coach Olivier Pantaloni. He also nearly registered an assist with a clever backheel pass to Jonathan Clauss, whose effort was saved. Boudaoui's performance could put him in contention for a starting role moving forward, particularly with Djibril Coulibaly forced off due to headaches and Nice lacking experienced midfield depth. After a proposed summer departure failed to materialize, Boudaoui now has an opportunity to challenge Coulibaly, Axel Witsel, Morgan Sanson and Everton for regular playing time.

Oct 8, 2026

Fully fit for Strasbourg clash

Boudaoui is fully fit and available for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Strasbourg after using the international break to regain his fitness, according to Radio France.

Analysis: Boudaoui appears to have put his early-season fitness concerns behind him, giving Nice another experienced option in midfield ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Racing. The Algerian midfielder made a brief appearance against Auxerre before remaining on the bench against Lille, and he now faces an uphill battle to reclaim a starting role with the Djibril Coulibaly-Axel Witsel partnership having started every match since Matchday 2. Boudaoui's uncertain future at the club could also influence his role moving forward, though he'll be looking to earn more minutes and rebuild his place in the rotation.