Transfer News: Hamid Ahadad Joins East Bengal FC On A One-Year Deal

Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 21:57 IST

East Bengal FC signed Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad for the 2025-26 season, with an option to extend.

Hamid Ahadad signed with East Bengal (EBFC)

East Bengal FC confirmed the signing of Moroccan national team forward Hamid Ahadad on Tuesday for the 2025-26 season, with an option to extend for an additional year. Ahadad will wear jersey number 17.

Welcoming Ahadad to the Red & Gold Brigade, Mr Thangboi Singto, Head of Football at East Bengal FC said, “We are delighted to welcome Hamid to the East Bengal FC family. His experience, versatility and proven track record at the highest level will significantly strengthen our attacking prowess. We believe Hamid will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our ambitions in the upcoming season."

Who Is East Bengal’s Hamid Ahadad?

A versatile attacker capable of playing as a centre-forward or winger, Ahadad has built an impressive career across top-tier African leagues. He joins East Bengal FC from Morocco’s Botola Pro Inwi side Maghreb de Fès, where he played 1,432 minutes across 19 matches, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists last season. In 162 Botola Pro Inwi matches overall, the 30-year-old has logged 45 goals and 14 assists.

Ahadad’s standout performances include a successful stint with Zamalek SC in Egypt where he won the Egyptian Premier League (2020-21), the Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup (2018) and the CAF Confederation Cup (2018-19). He also won the Botola Pro Inwi with Raja Casablanca in 2019-20. Ahadad has also represented Botola Pro Inwi clubs FUS Rabat and Wydad AC in the past.

Speaking about Ahadad’s inclusion, East Bengal FC Head Coach Oscar Bruzon said, “Hamid is primarily a centre-forward who is also capable of playing on the left wing as well as an attacking midfielder. He is a consistent goal scorer with a strong instinct for finding the back of the net. His skills and vast experience of playing for various top-level Moroccan and Egyptian clubs along with his international experience can indeed be a significant asset to the team."

Thrilled to embark on his journey with East Bengal FC, Ahadad said, “I have heard great things about this club. Joining a club with such a century-long legacy is an honour. I have played for Zamalek SC in the past, so I am well aware of the pressure and intensity associated with iconic derbies. Now I can’t wait to experience the Kolkata derby, which is one of the biggest derbies in Asia. I want to give my best for this club and its passionate fans, and win as many trophies as possible."

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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