Introduction
Karim Boudiaf (Arabic: كريم بوضياف; born 16 September, 1990) is a Qatari footballer of Moroccan-Algerian descent. He currently plays for Lekhwiya SC in the Qatar Stars League. He can play as a central defender and as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
On September 5, 2010, Boudiaf started for Lekhwiya in the final of the 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup against Al-Arabi Sports Club. However, he was red carded in the 64th minute and Lekhwiya went on to lose the match 1-0.
International career
Boudiaf was born in France, and is of Moroccan-Algerian descent. On December 22, 2009, Boudiaf was called up to the Algerian Under-23 national team for a training camp in Algiers.
Boudiaf acquired Qatari nationality and was called up to the Qatar national football team on November 13, 2013. He was capped in an unnoficial friendly exhibition match against Saudi club Al Hilal. He made his official debut for the team on 25 December in the 2014 WAFF Championship in a 1–0 win against Palestine. Boudiaf's first goal came fifteen caps in. He cancelled out a Stuart Dallas goal as Qatar drew with Northern Ireland in England.
International goals
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 31 May 2015 | Gresty Road, Crewe, England |  Northern Ireland |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 8 September 2015 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong |  Hong Kong |
1–0 | 3–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3. | 8 October 2015 | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar |  China PR |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4. | 10 November 2016 | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar |  Russia |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Lekhwiya
- Qatar Stars League (5): 2010–11, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17