He is Béchar-born. As an adolescent he lived in Algiers. And a youngster who came to develop his talent with the ball at his feet on the other side of the Mediterranean. Since arriving in the most beautiful city in the world, Hicham Boudaoui has yet to speak in public, leaving his football to do the talking. After a very promising start in French football (13 matches in all competitions, 2 goals and 2 assists), OGC Nice’s number 28 sat down to tell us a unique story. His story. 20 years of effort, sacrifice and great surprises, narrated by a lad who is so charming yet determined: it warranted a cartoon.