Himad Abdelli has taken a major step in his career by joining Olympique de Marseille, completing a successful first half of the 2025-2026 season and marking a new chapter for the Algerian midfielder.
The move to one of France’s most historic clubs is the result of years of steady development, beginning at Le Havre AC.
Trained in the club’s youth system, Abdelli progressed methodically through each level, establishing a reputation as a hard-working and combative midfielder with a strong personality.
Over his time at Le Havre, he featured in 121 matches, including 85 for the first team, scoring 11 goals and providing nine assists.
His consistency and technical ability laid the foundation for the next stage of his career.
In 2022, Abdelli joined SCO Angers, a transfer that proved decisive in confirming his potential.
Quickly becoming a central figure in the Angers midfield, he played 13 Ligue 1 matches and scored two goals in the first half of the 2025-2026 season before his winter transfer.
Overall, he registered 20 goals and six assists in 119 appearances for Angers, performances that attracted the attention of Marseille’s management.
Impressed by his reliability and capacity for growth, Olympique de Marseille secured his signature, offering Abdelli a platform to showcase his abilities on a higher-profile stage.
His rise at club level has also translated to international recognition.
Initially called up by Djamel Belmadi, Abdelli fully revealed his potential under Vladimir Petkovic.
Recalled at short notice to replace the injured Houssem Aouar at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, he gradually became one of Algeria’s most dependable performers.
Despite the Fennecs’ quarterfinal exit, his displays were widely praised.
Now at Marseille, Abdelli embarks on a new challenge.
Built on patience, hard work, and resilience, the Algerian midfielder faces the task of continuing his development and proving himself at one of French football’s top clubs, ready to write the next chapter of his career.
