Sohaib Naïr

Sohaib Naïr (Arabic: صهيب ناير; born 23 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 2 club Guingamp. Born in France, he represents Algeria at international level.

Sohaib Naïr

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Saint-Denis, France
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Guingamp
Number	18
Youth career
2018–2019	FC Montfermeil
2019–2021	Toulouse
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Toulouse B	14	(0)
2022–2024	Guingamp B	41	(2)
2024–	Guingamp	27	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2025

Club career

Naïr came through Toulouse before joining Guingamp in 2022, where he signed his first professional contract, a deal until 2025. By the 2023–24 season, he had become the captain of the club's reserve team and integrated the first team for training sessions.^[1] On 23 August 2024, Naïr made his Ligue 2 and professional debut in a match against Laval.^[2] By January 2025, he had established himself as a regular in Guingamp's back line.^[3] He signed a contract extension until 2027 on 18 February 2025.^[4] On 7 March 2025, Naïr scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 win over Clermont.^[5][6]

International career

On 17 March 2025, following Ismaël Bennacer's withdrawal due to injury, Algeria national team coach Vladimir Petković called Naïr up for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Botswana and Mozambique.^[7][8][6]

Personal life

Born in Saint-Denis, France, Naïr is of Algerian descent.^[3]