Mohamed Boualem
Mohamed Boualem | |
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| Born | Mohamed Boualem August 28, 1987 Oran, Algeria |
| Other names | Hamia |
| Occupation | Footballer (attacking midfielder) |
| Years active | –2012 |
| Known for | Playing for ASM Oran, USM El Harrach, USM Alger |
Mohamed "Hamia" Boualem (born August 28, 1987) is a former Algerian footballer who operated primarily as an attacking midfielder for clubs including ASM Oran, USM El Harrach, and USM Alger. His playing career was cut short following an injury in 2012.
Personal
Originating from Oran, Boualem acquired the nickname "Hamia," a moniker given by his father.
Club career
Boualem started his football journey at his local team, RCG Oran, before transferring to ASM Oran. In January 2010, he joined USM El Harrach on a six-month loan, which was subsequently extended for the entire 2010–2011 season. His final match took place in March 2012 representing USM Alger against CS Constantine, after which a severe injury during training compelled him to end his professional career prematurely.
International career
On November 28, 2010, Boualem received an invitation to join the Algeria A' national football team for a brief training camp held in Algiers. Additionally, he was shortlisted by coach Abdelhak Benchikha among 40 candidates for the 2011 African Championship of Nations, although he did not feature in the ultimate team selection.
Honours
- Runner-up in the Algerian Cup with USM El Harrach during the 2011 season
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- 1987 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Oran
- Algerian men's footballers
- RCG Oran players
- ASM Oran players
- USM El Harrach players
- Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players
- USM Alger players
- Men's association football midfielders
- 21st-century Algerian sportsmen