PFC Litex Lovech
Born in Saint-Étienne, Boudarène began his career with the local AS Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2, helping the team to a promotion to Ligue 1 in 1999. In 2001, he moved to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and played for the club until 2006, when he was transferred to Ligue 2 side Dijon FCO. In June 2007, Boudarène was acquired by the Bulgarian club PFC Litex Lovech.