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·12 November 2025

Walid Bouchenafa, the Algerian breathing new life into football careers in Europe

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Walid Bouchenafa, the Algerian breathing new life into football careers

Walid Bouchenafa is not your average football consultant. Calm, discreet, yet remarkably effective, he has helped numerous players reignite their careers when all seemed lost. Let’s take a closer look at a figure who, thanks to his experience and vision, has managed to open doors where many saw only walls.

His approach is straightforward: find opportunities in often overlooked countries. South Korea, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria… destinations few consider, but that can change everything:

These leagues are springboards. Over there, players are respected and can become the leaders they once were. (…) I never promise the world. I promise hard work, exposure, and a true second chance.

The results speak for themselves. Thanks to him, Ulysse Ndong reclaimed his spot with the Gabonese national team.Rahavi Kifoueti returned to play for Congo-Brazzaville.

Careers revived, futures saved

Walid Bouchenafa doesn’t just work with players. He also supports coaches, often searching for new challenges, like Alain Michel or Hakim Malek, by opening up unexpected opportunities for them:

Many coaches think everything happens in Western Europe. I show them there are serious, structured, and ambitious projects elsewhere.

A former player turned coach, he understands both worlds. This dual experience gives him a complete vision of modern football, one that demands both rigor and adaptability. Today, he sees himself as a provider of solutions—a man who connects continents and cultures through the beautiful game:

I am one of the few African agents to have truly added value for both players and coaches in Europe. My goal is to build bridges, not borders.

Words that say it all. Walid Bouchenafa is the bridge who proves, day after day, that football knows no boundaries.

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