RedaHammache
Sporting Director Assistant Sporting Director Head of Recruitment International Senior Scout
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Professional identity
Profile
With over 20 years of experience in professional football, I have built a strong reputation in talent identification, recruitment and development, from elite academies to top-level professional players.
Known for my rare dual expertise in recruiting both young talent and professionals, I have contributed to the success of several leading French clubs and built an extensive network across Europe, Africa, South America and the Middle East.
My adaptability and strategic vision have enabled me to succeed at clubs with a wide range of ambitions, from youth development projects to top-level teams focused on immediate performance.
Family and personal life
Married — 3 children — 43 years old
Nationalities: French / Algerian
Education and qualifications
UEFA B Licence — B.E.E.S. Level 1 Football (2009)
B.E.A.T.E.P. (2004) | B.E.E.S.A.P.T. (2003)
Baccalaureate and university studies in economics
Languages
English (C1 — advanced)
Spanish (B1 — intermediate)
Italian (A1 — beginner)
A career built over time
Professional achievements
Experience
Over 20 years of experience in professional football, including more than 10 years as Head of Recruitment / Sporting Director.
Talents signed
Signing international talents such as Kylian Mbappé, Tiémoué Bakayoko, Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, Nicolas Pépé, Victor Osimhen, Zeki Çelik, Gabriel, Andrés Cubas, Birger Meling and Niclas Eliasson.
International strategy
Expert in international market strategy for professional players and in identifying young talent.
International markets
Strong knowledge of international markets: Europe, Africa, South America and the Middle East.
Recognition
Regularly approached by major clubs such as Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, PSG, OGC Nice, RB Leipzig and Southampton, as well as the Qatar Stars League…
Method and know-how
Core skills and expertise
Strategic scouting and talent identification
Youth development and elite pathways
Market knowledge and network development
Contract negotiation
Player integration
Squad management and department structuring
Data and performance analysis
Adaptability and multicultural leadership
From vision to action
Experience· International expertise· Media· Testimonials
From youth scouting to sporting leadership
Professional experience
Youth
Building the foundations
2005 — 2009
Stade Rennais FC
Youth Scout / Assistant Paris Regional Coordinator
- Developed the club’s recruitment database for the Paris region; supervised local scouts and oversaw the identification and signing of leading French prospects such as T. Bakayoko.
2009 — 2012 & 2013 — Feb. 2017
RC Lens
Paris Scout-Coordinator, then Head of Youth Recruitment
- Led a stable nationwide scouting team and developed a leading recruitment model for the academy.
- Identified and signed leading French prospects at a very early stage, including J. Reine-Adélaïde and M. Sagnan…
2012 — 2013
AS Monaco FC
Youth Scout-Coordinator for the Paris region
- Responsible for talent identification and methodological coordination across the Paris region.
- Early identification and signing of leading French prospects such as K. Mbappé.
Senior
Structuring performance
Feb. 2017 — Dec. 2019
Lille OSC
First-Team Scout and Academy Supervisor
- Key member of the recruitment team led by Luis Campos.
- Contributed to major signings including N. Pépé, V. Osimhen, B. Soumaré, J. Ikoné, Z. Çelik and Gabriel.
- Built a strong link between the academy and the first-team recruitment strategy.
Dec. 2019 — Feb. 2022
Nîmes Olympique
Sporting Director
- Led the entire sporting strategy and recruitment policy throughout the club’s Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons.
- Recruited high-impact international players, including A. Cubas, B. Meling and N. Eliasson, on a limited budget.
- Maintained competitiveness at the highest level through intelligent market targeting and an innovative, rigorous approach.
May 2022 — Jan. 2025
Red Star FC
Sporting Director
- Oversaw the entire sporting department, including recruitment, medical, logistics and performance.
- Built a strong, dominant team structure, supported by key signings that secured rapid promotion from the third tier to Ligue 2.
- Strengthened the club’s identity and laid the foundations for its ambition to reach Ligue 1, with the team in a play-off position for promotion during the 2025–2026 season.
Jan. 2025 — Jun. 2026
SM Caen
Head of Recruitment
- Led the club’s overall recruitment strategy for both the first team and the academy.
- Improved recruitment effectiveness through processes based on targeted data analysis and market expertise.
- Aligned the recruitment philosophy with the club’s long-term sporting and regional identity.
From the pitch to the stands
A career at the heart of the game
Borderless vision
International expertise and key strengths
- Excellent knowledge of European, African, South American and Middle Eastern markets.
- Known for my professionalism, integrity and ability to adapt to different environments.
- Regular appearances in national and international media as a recruitment expert.
- Driven by innovation, human values and club development.
Tools
Software & data
Advanced user of analysis and recruitment platforms including Wyscout, HUDL, StatsPerform, Scouting System, Scoutastic, Data'Scout, StatsBomb, SAP Sports One, TransferRoom, MyCoach and SkillCorner.
Combining data analysis with on-the-ground expertise to optimise recruitment strategies and player assessment.
External perspectives
In the media
“Reda Hammache, Nîmes’ new sporting director, arrived with ideas and convictions. He is not daunted by the limited resources at his disposal.”L’Équipe — Dec. 2019
“Reda Hammache brings stability and identity to every project he leads. His work at Red Star FC laid solid foundations for the club’s rise.”Red Star FC — Official website interview — Apr. 2023
“Reda Hammache explained his methods and the thinking behind SM Caen’s transfer strategy: a clear and structured vision, both for youth recruitment and professional recruitment.”Sweet FM Podcast “Rouge et Bleu” — Sept. 2025
Market recognition
Public interest from major French clubs
Olympique de Marseille
During his time at RC Lens, Reda Hammache attracted interest from Olympique de Marseille twice in 2016: in October, to join Luis Campos, who had a preliminary agreement with OM at the time; then in December, for a leadership role in youth recruitment. (Sources: France Football / MadeInLens / La Provence)
OGC Nice
Considered for the Head of Recruitment position alongside Gilles Grimandi as part of the restructuring of the club’s scouting strategy. (Sources: France Football / L’Équipe)
Olympique Lyonnais
Considered by Eagle Football Group and its owner John Textor for a senior recruitment role at OL. Highly regarded for his strategic vision and experience working alongside top-level sporting directors. (Source: L’Équipe)
Professional perspectives
Professional testimonials
Transition phase2019
From recruitment to sporting leadership
At the time of my appointment at Nîmes Olympique, these testimonials highlighted my ability to step up into my first Sporting Director role.
“On a personal level, he is a good man who understands every aspect of how professional clubs operate. His strength is that he is serious and organised.”
“He understands things quickly, acts and thinks fast, and has very modern ideas. Lille was his springboard: he already knew youth football extremely well, and there he discovered post-academy development and the professional game. He is willing to take risks and will always try to find the best idea or the best direction.”
Consolidation phase2024
Confirmed by results
Following Red Star FC’s promotion to Ligue 2, these testimonials highlight the strength of my methods, my vision and the impact of my work as Sporting Director.
“He is an outstanding professional with whom I had a very good relationship. For me, Reda may be the greatest specialist I have known in many years when it comes to knowing where the talent is and where the good players are in French football. He has an eye for it. The hardest thing in football is finding the right pieces to build a good puzzle and projecting how a player will develop in the future. You need that sensitivity to make such a projection, and he has it. He did an excellent job with me.”
“Reda did a great deal of groundwork. With him, we know where we are going.”
“He was a mature young man and a very articulate speaker, so I made him my U17 captain. He is pragmatic in what he does and deeply passionate. He was never afraid to take responsibility. He is highly observant, remembers everything and pays attention to the smallest detail.”
Interview · Nosotros
A way of thinking and acting
Three convictions that run through my career, beyond roles and contexts.
“Football is a puzzle.”
Individual qualities reveal their full value when they find their place within a team, a footballing project and a human dynamic.
“Results should be seen as the consequence of a job well done.”
Under pressure, I prioritise processes, transparency and long-term work over immediate reactions.
“Anticipation is a necessity.”
Preparing for several scenarios enables me to stay ahead of events and turn constraints into opportunities.