Sid Ahmed Aouadj ( ar, سيد احمد عواج; born July 2, 1991, in Oran) is an Algerian

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who plays as a

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for Al-Diriyah.

Club career

On May 13, 2010, Aouadj made his professional debut for

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in a league game against

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. He started the game before being subbed off in the 64th minute. On 5 August 2021, Aouadj joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Kholood. On 6 July 2023, Aouadj joined Al-Diriyah.

International career

On November 2, 2010, Aouadj was called up to the Algerian Under-23 National Team for a pair of friendlies against

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. In July 2011, Aouedj was selected as part of Algeria's squad for the

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. On July 24, 2011, in the final against Egypt, Aouedj scored the only goal of the game in the 16th minute to help Algeria win its first

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. On November 16, 2011, he was selected as part of Algeria's squad for the 2011 CAF U-23 Championship in

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Honours

*Won the

once with the Algerian National Military Team in 2011

References

External links

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Mouloudia.com Profile
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