Karim Boudiaf
كريم بوضياف
#15 · Midfielder · age 35
French-born midfield veteran; key defensive screen.
Club
Al-Duhail
Qatar · Qatar Stars League
Caps
120
Intl goals
6
56
WC26 rating
low confidence limited data · estimated
- Recent form
- 43
- Career peak
- 43
- League level
- 70
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 100
- Longevity
- 37
Independent rating — league strength (Opta-anchored) × competition tier × position-normalized output. Thin data: leans on league tier, caps and FC26 prior. Not affiliated with EA or FIFA.
Boudiaf is the unsung backbone of the Qatar setup — he protects the centre-backs, breaks up opposition counters, and lets Afif, Ali and Al-Haydos focus on the final third. His French youth-system technical base shows in tight-area possession.
Strengths
- Defensive positioning
- Pressing triggers
- Tackling
Recent form
Al-Duhail regular through 2025-26 and Qatar starter throughout qualifying.
Was the captain of the France U-20s that won the 2010 Mediterranean Games before choosing Qatar at senior level.