Forge FC have completed the signing of highly rated attacking midfielder Aghilas Sadek from Montréal Acad., confirming the move as a done deal in the Canadian Premier League club’s latest piece of business.
The 17-year-old, who holds both Canadian and Algerian nationality, has officially joined Forge FC from the Montréal outfit, with the transfer registered on 2026-04-02. Contract details remain undisclosed, including the transfer fee, which is listed as “?” and a market value recorded as “None,” suggesting the move may have been completed without a significant fee or as part of a youth development pathway. His new deal with Forge FC is in place until an unspecified end date, with no formal contract expiry currently listed.
Sadek arrives in Hamilton as an attacking midfielder, the position identified as his main role in midfield. Standing at 1.79m and born in Longueuil, Québec, he fits the profile of a modern No. 10: technically inclined, versatile, and comfortable operating between the lines. Forge FC, one of the flagship clubs of the CanPL, have now secured a promising domestic talent from within the Canadian system, strengthening both their squad depth and their long-term succession planning.
The move represents a step up from a youth and academy environment into a fully professional league. Sadek’s previous club, Montréal Acad., competes outside the top-flight league structure, whereas Forge FC participate in the Canadian Premier League, the country’s national professional competition. While both clubs are Canadian, the switch places Sadek on a larger competitive stage, with increased exposure and regular first-team opportunities a realistic prospect if he progresses well.
No detailed appearance or performance statistics for Sadek’s time at Montréal Acad. are provided in the available data, and there is no record of recent matches, goals, or assists attached to his profile. Likewise, there are no specific senior-season metrics yet for Forge FC, underlining that this move marks the beginning of his professional journey rather than the continuation of an established first-team career.
Internationally, Sadek’s profile is intriguing. Listed with nationalities of Canada and Algeria, he remains eligible for either country at senior level, though he is not currently recorded as having represented either national team. For Canadian football, his development at Forge FC will be monitored as part of the broader push to grow homegrown attacking talent. From an Algerian perspective, his dual eligibility and North African heritage could attract interest if he breaks through and establishes himself in the CanPL.
The deal also raises the possibility of future movement. With no market value currently assigned and no public indication of a long-term contract end date, Sadek could, in theory, become a free agent down the line if no extension is agreed, potentially opening the door to other clubs in Canada, North America, or even Europe should his performances merit attention.
At just 17, Sadek’s transfer from Montréal Acad. to Forge FC is a foundational stage in his career. If he adapts quickly to the demands of the Canadian Premier League and makes the most of the platform now in front of him, this confirmed move could be remembered as the launchpad that shaped his professional trajectory and his future reputation for both club and, potentially, country.
