Achref Abada
Squad number 3 · USM Alger
Their 2026 World Cup
Achref Abada travelled to the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, wearing number 3, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 4 matches (1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats) and bowed out in the round of 32, beaten by Switzerland 2-0.
Defence went to A. Mandi (4 matches, 360′) and R. Bensebaïni (4 matches, 360′).
Another 3 players in the Algeria squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the Algeria team page.
Biography
Achref Abada (Arabic: أشرف عبادة; born 15 June 1999) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club USM Alger and the Algeria national team.
ASO Chlef On 26 September 2021, Abada joined ASO Chlef. Coach Sead Ramović saw him as the player who could immediately strengthen CR Belouizdad’s defense. Still under contract for one more season, Abada joined the club because of his current team’s financial situation.
USM Alger On 31 January 2026, Achref Abada officially joined USM Alger on a contract lasting three and a half seasons, from ASO Chlef. With this signing, the Soustara based club strengthened its defensive line by recruiting a 26-year-old player, regarded as one of the promising defenders in his position. Abada notably distinguished himself during the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, held in Qatar, where he delivered several solid performances.
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