Hadj Bouguèche

Hadj Bouguèche (Arabic: حاج بوقاش; born 7 December 1983) is an Algerian football player who plays for ES Ben Aknoun.

Hadj Bouguèche

Personal information
Full name	Hadj Bouguèche
Date of birth	(1983-12-07) 7 December 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth	Arzew, Algeria
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	ES Ben Aknoun
Number	9
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2002	OM Arzew	-	(-)
2002–2004	RC Kouba	48	(12)
2004–2005	USM Blida	22	(2)
2005–2010	MC Alger	135	(41)
2010–2011	Emirates Club	20	(12)
2011–2012	Al-Qadisiyah	16	(8)
2012	Al Nassr	7	(4)
2012–2013	Al-Taawon	16	(2)
2013–2014	MC Alger	36	(5)
2014–2015	USM Bel-Abbès	15	(1)
2015–2016	USM El Harrach	40	(10)
2016–2017	MC Alger	23	(3)
2017–2018	USM El Harrach	25	(6)
2018–2020	WA Tlemcen		(3)
2020–2022	NC Magra		(8)
2022–	ES Ben Aknoun
International career
2003–2005	Algeria U23	11	(3)
2004–2007	Algeria	3	(0)
2010	Algeria A'	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

On 16 July 2010 it was announced that Bouguèche signed a two-year contract with Emirati-side Emirates Club, joining the club on a free transfer.^[1] On 20 August 2010 Bougueche made his debut for the club starting in the 3–1 win over Al Wahda in the 2010 UAE Super Cup.^[2]

On 13 July 2011 Bouguèche signed a one-year contract with Saudi Professional League side Al-Qadisiyah FC.^[3] Bouguèche moved to Al-Nassr club on 21 January 2012, they lost final in the 2012 King Cup of Champions against Al-Ahli losing 4-1 scores. His standing record in Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Nassr is 23 appearances and 12 goals. Bouguèche signed with Al-Taawon club.

International career

On 17 August 2004 Bouguèche received his first cap for the Algerian National Team as a starter in a friendly against Burkina Faso.^[4] In the 54th minute of the game, he provided an assist for Salim Arrache. The game ended 2-2. Two weeks later, he was called up to the team, this time for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gabon.^[5] With the team losing 2–0, Bouguèche was inserted into the game as a 79th-minute substitute for Slimane Raho. However, Gabon added a third goal in the 88th minute and won the game 3–0.

Honours

• Won the Algerian Cup twice with MC Alger in 2006 and 2007
• Won the Algerian Super Cup twice with MC Alger in 2006 and 2007
• Won the Algerian League once with MC Alger in 2009–2010
• Won the UAE Super Cup once with Emirates Club in 2010
• Top scorer of the Algerian Championnat National once with MC Alger in 2009–2010 with 17 goals
• Has 3 caps for the Algerian National Team

National team statistics

Algeria national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2004	2	0
2005	0	0
2006	0	0
2007	1	0
Total	3	0