Adil Boulbina

Adil Boulbina (Arabic: عديل بولبينة; born May 2, 2003) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays for Al-Duhail.

Adil Boulbina

Personal information
Full name	Adil Boulbina
Date of birth	(2003-05-02) May 2, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	El Milia, Algeria
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Al-Duhail
Number	77
Youth career
	NRHI El Ancer
	CRB El Kennar
	ASSW Jijel
	Paradou AC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2025	Paradou AC	102	(35)
2025–	Al-Duhail	0	(0)
International career‡
2021–2023	Algeria U20	7	(2)
2022–	Algeria U23	5	(1)
2021–2025	Algeria A'	3	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 8 December 2021

Club career

On June 14, 2025, Adil Boulbina, the top scorer of the 2024–25 Algerian Ligue 1 season, flew to Doha, Qatar, to finalize his transfer to Al-Duhail SC. Boulbina was accompanied by Sofiane Zetchi, son of Paradou AC president Kheiredine Zetchi. The contract, set to last five years, is expected to be signed on June 16, 2025, following the mandatory medical examinations. The transfer fee is estimated at over €4 million, which would mark a record for a player transferred from the Algerian league, surpassing Hicham Boudaoui’s move to OGC Nice in 2019. A clause also guarantees 25% of any future transfer fee to Paradou AC. He reportedly turned down offers from other clubs, such as Hull City and Zamalek SC, considering Al-Duhail SC’s offer to be more beneficial both sportingly and financially.^[1][2][3]

On June 19, 2025, Boulbina has signed a 5 year deal with Al-Duhail SC, despite European interest. The move was reportedly facilitated by coach Djamel Belmadi, who promised a 1 or 2 season stint before a transfer to Braga, a club linked to Al Duhail’s Qatari investors. The long contract helps the Qatari club protect its investment.^[4]

International career

Adil Boulbina has been called up by coach Madjid Bougherra to join the Algeria A' national football team. Boulbina participate in the preparatory training camp ahead of the friendly match against Rwanda, scheduled for June 9, 2025, at Mustapha Tchaker Stadium.^[5] Boulbina stood out by scoring the opening goal of the match, confirming his good form with the local national team. A regular call-up for the Algeria A’ squad, Boulbina is considered one of the promising talents of Algerian football.^[6]

Career statistics

Club

As of 12 June 2025 ^[7]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Paradou AC	2020–21	Ligue 1	2	1	—		—		—		2	1
	2021–22		25	3	—		—		—		25	3
	2022–23		23	2	2	0	—		—		25	2
	2023–24		27	9	2	1	—		—		29	10
	2024–25		25	20	2	0	—		—		27	20
	Total		102	35	6	1	—		—		108	36
Career total			102	35	6	1	—		—		108	36