Baghdad Bounedjah, born on November twenty-four, nineteen ninety-one, is a prominent Algerian professional footballer renowned for his role as a striker. Currently, he showcases his talents at Al-Shamal in the Qatar Stars League, while also representing the Algeria national team.
Bounedjah's football journey began in Algeria, where he played for RCG Oran and USM El Harrach, before making a significant move to Étoile du Sahel in Tunisia. In two thousand fifteen, he joined the prestigious Qatari club Al Sadd, where he made an indelible mark on the league.
During the two thousand eighteen to nineteen Qatar Stars League season, Bounedjah achieved a remarkable feat by scoring thirty-nine goals, setting a league record. His prowess on the field was further highlighted in the same year when he emerged as the world's leading goalscorer, netting a total of fifty-eight goals throughout the calendar year.
On the international stage, Bounedjah made his senior debut for Algeria in two thousand fourteen. He has since represented his country at the two thousand sixteen Summer Olympics and participated in five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, he was part of the squad that clinched the title in two thousand nineteen, scoring the decisive goal in the final.