Nabil Bahoui

Nabil Bahoui (born 5 February 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis.
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.
He was also loaned to Gröndals IK, AFC Eskilstuna and Akropolis IF.
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.
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.
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.
Hamburger SV
He joined Hamburger SV in 2016. Where he played few matches and his contract was not renewed.
Grasshopper Club Zürich
In 2017, Bahoui signed a three-year contract with Grasshopper Club Zürich. His good performance in the team led to new offers for him.
AIK (loan)
In 2018, he loaned to AIK and played a key role for the team.
De Graafschap
He joined De Graafschap in 2019 and played few matches for the club.
Return to AIK
In 2019, Bahoui joined AIK Fotboll with a new contract.
In many matches, he was able to play a key role in making the result of the game in addition to scoring goals, and he performed well during his time in the team.
Qatar SC
In 2023, Bahoui has signed for Qatar Stars League club Qatar SC. He left the club after playing 8 league matches.
Persepolis
On 12 September 2023, Bahoui signed a one-year contract with Persian Gulf Pro League champions Persepolis. On 19 October 2023, He made his debut in a 3–1 away win against Paykan.
International career
On 26 August 2014, Nabil was picked out in the Swedish 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.
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".
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.
Personal life
Bahoui's parents were born in Morocco. 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.
Career statistics
Honours
AIK
Allsvenskan: 2018
References
External links
EA Sports tournament page
Stats at aftonbladet.se
1991 births
Living people
Swedish people of Moroccan descent
Swedish men's footballers
Moroccan men's footballers
Sweden men's international footballers
Sweden men's youth international footballers
Swedish expatriate men's footballers
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Germany
Expatriate men's footballers in Germany
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland
Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands
Expatriate men's footballers in the Netherlands
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Qatar
Expatriate men's footballers in Qatar
Men's association football forwards
IF Brommapojkarna players
AFC Eskilstuna players
AIK Fotboll players
Al-Ahli Saudi FC players
Hamburger SV players
Hamburger SV II players
Grasshopper Club Zürich players
De Graafschap players
Qatar SC players
Allsvenskan players
Superettan players
Ettan Fotboll players
Saudi Pro League players
Bundesliga players
Regionalliga players
Swiss Super League players
Eredivisie players
Qatar Stars League players
Footballers from Stockholm