Nabil Bahoui
Birth date5 February 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeStockholm, Sweden
Height1.88 m
PositionForward, winger
Clubnumber39
Youthyears 11996
Youthclubs 1Mälarhöjdens IK
Youthyears 22003–2007
Youthclubs 2IF Brommapojkarna
Years 12008–2012
Clubs 1IF Brommapojkarna
Caps 156
Goals 117
Years 22009–2010
Clubs 2→ Gröndals IK (loan)
Caps 24
Goals 21
Years 32010
Clubs 3→ Väsby United (loan)
Caps 38
Goals 31
Years 42011
Clubs 4→ Akropolis IF (loan)
Caps 43
Goals 40
Years 52013–2015
Clubs 5AIK
Caps 564
Goals 526
Years 62015–2016
Clubs 6Al-Ahli
Caps 610
Goals 60
Years 72016–2017
Clubs 7Hamburger SV
Caps 77
Goals 70
Years 82017
Clubs 8Hamburger SV II
Caps 81
Goals 80
Years 92017–2019
Clubs 9Grasshoppers
Caps 929
Goals 93
Years 102018
Clubs 10→ AIK (loan)
Caps 1011
Goals 103
Years 112019
Clubs 11De Graafschap
Caps 117
Goals 110
Years 122019–2022
Clubs 12AIK
Caps 1275
Goals 1222
Years 132023
Clubs 13Qatar SC
Caps 138
Goals 130
Years 142023–2024
Clubs 14Persepolis
Caps 148
Goals 141
Years 152025–2026
Clubs 15IF Brommapojkarna
Caps 1514
Goals 150
Nationalyears 12010
Nationalteam 1Sweden U19
Nationalcaps 11
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22014–2015
Nationalteam 2Sweden
Nationalcaps 28
Nationalgoals 20
Club-update24 March 2026

Nabil Bahoui (naˈbɪlː bahʊˈiː; Arabic: نبيل بحوي; born 5 February 1991) is a Swedish former professional footballer who last played as a forward for Allsvenskan club IF Brommapojkarna.[1]

Club career

IF Brommapojkarna

In 2008, Bahoui joined the main team of IF Brommapojkarna. Where he was able to appear effective and attract the attention of media. He was a key player of the team in many competitions.[2]

He was also loaned to Gröndals IK, AFC Eskilstuna and Akropolis IF.[citation needed]

AIK

On 8 November 2012, it was announced that Bahoui had signed a 3.5-year contract with AIK. He chose at first number 14. However, due to an agreement with fellow midfielder Lalawélé Atakora, who at the time was wearing number 11, he got to switch from 14 to 11.[citation needed]

His first and early full season in the Allsvenskan has been considered exceptional, using his attacking abilities to score and find best chances, helped AIK to fight with Malmo for the league title. He was one of the most influential and key players of his team in this era.[3][4]

Al-Ahli

In 2015, he joined Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club. Later, the club negotiated a replacement for him and both sides decided not to continue the cooperation. After negotiations, he parted ways with Al-Ahli.[5]

Hamburger SV

He joined Hamburger SV in 2016.[6] Where he played few matches and his contract was not renewed.[citation needed]

Grasshopper Club Zürich

In 2017, Bahoui signed a three-year contract with Grasshopper Club Zürich.[7]

AIK (loan)

In 2018, he loaned to AIK and played a key role for the team.[8]

De Graafschap

He joined De Graafschap in 2019 and played few matches for the club.[citation needed]

Return to AIK

In 2019, Bahoui joined AIK Fotboll with a new contract.[citation needed]

Qatar SC

In 2023, Bahoui has signed for Qatar Stars League club Qatar SC.[9][10] He left the club after playing 8 league matches.[citation needed]

Persepolis

On 12 September 2023, Bahoui signed a one-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis.[11][12] On 19 October 2023, He made his debut in a 3–1 away win against Paykan.[13]

International career

On 26 August 2014, Nabil was picked out in the Sweden national team to play a friendly game against Estonia and he was also in the squad when Sweden played against Austria in the 2016 European Championship qualifiers.[14]

Style of play

Bahoui usually comes inside the box from the wing and dribbling at opponents. With a high shooting ability he has a "vicious strike from distance".[15]

The main characteristic of his playing style is that he shoots "well" and is dangerous in free kicks. Also, he has high physical strength and considered good at scoring goals.[16]

Personal life

Bahoui's parents were born in Morocco.[17] Bahoui goes by the Swedish-style nickname "Nabbe". In April 2020, he participated in the online FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup, in which he finished a semifinalist, losing to the eventual winner, Mohamed Daramy. He defeated the representatives for PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, and Olympique Lyon to reach that point, scoring 12 goals and conceding 5.[18]

Career statistics

[19][20]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brommapojkarna2009Allsvenskan8210——92
2010Allsvenskan6010——70
2011Superettan13023——153
2012Superettan281500——2815
Total55174300—5920
Gröndals (loan)2010Division 1 Norra3100——31
Väsby United (loan)2010Superettan8100——81
Akropolis (loan)2011Division 1 Norra3000——30
AIK2013Allsvenskan29742——339
2014Allsvenskan2614103[a]1—3015
2015Allsvenskan95211[a]2—128
Total64267343—7532
Al-Ahli2015–16Saudi Professional League10030——130
Hamburger SV2015–16Bundesliga6000——60
2016–17Bundesliga1000——10
Total700000—70
Hamburger SV II2016–17Regionalliga Nord10———10
Grasshoppers2017–18Swiss Super League12020——140
2018–19Swiss Super League17310——183
Total2933000—323
AIK (loan)2018Allsvenskan11341——154
De Graafschap2018–19Eredivisie7000—4[b]1111
AIK2019Allsvenskan82104[a]1—133
2020Allsvenskan17400——174
2021Allsvenskan3220——52
Total2883041—359
Qatar SC2022–23QSL8000——80
Total8000——80
Persepolis2023–24Pro League810030—111
Total810030—111
Career total242602471144128172
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearances in the 2019 Eredivisie relegation play-offs

Honours

AIK

References

  1. ^ https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/OkknMw/nabil-bahoui-avslutar-karriaren
  2. ^ "Everton transfer news: Toffees to land Swedish attacker ahead of Southampton?". talkSPORT. 2014-07-26. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  3. ^ "بررسی سابقه نبیل باهویی، مهاجم جدید پرسپولیس" (in Persian). طرفداری. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  4. ^ "بهت هواداران پرسپولیس از کارنامه و عملکرد نبیل باهویی (+جزییات)" (in Persian). Noandish.com. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  5. ^ "الاهلي السعودي ينهي رسميا عقد المحترف السويدي نبيل بهوي" (in Arabic). Elsport News. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  6. ^ "Hamburg sign free agent Nabil Bahoui - Sports Mole". amp.sportsmole.co.uk. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  7. ^ "Nabil Bahoui joins Grasshopper Zürich". HSV.de. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  8. ^ "آشنایی جامع با نبیل باهویی مهاجم جدید پرسپولیس" (in Persian). طرفداری. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  9. ^ "Officiellt: Bahoui lämnar Qatar SC" (in Swedish). fotbollskanalen. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  10. ^ "نادي قطر يتعاقد رسميا مع السويدي نبيل بهوي" (in Arabic). Elsport News. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  11. ^ "Persepolis complete signing of Nabil Bahoui". Tehran Times. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  12. ^ "Swedish striker joins Tehran's FC Persepolis". en.irna.ir. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  13. ^ "اولین حضور نبیل باهویی: ۸ دقیقه، یک خطا" (in Persian). ورزش سه. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  14. ^ "Nabil Bahoui". national-football-teams.com
  15. ^ "The best players in Sweden: Liverpool, Southampton and Aston Villa targets plus more". talkSPORT. 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  16. ^ "آخرین گزینه پرسپولیس؛ "باهوی" بهتر از چیزی که آمار نشان می‌دهد!" (in Persian). فوتبالی. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  17. ^ "SvenskaFans" (in Swedish). www.svenskafans.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  18. ^ Stay and Play Cup
  19. ^ "N. Bahoui". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  20. ^ SvFF profile