Abdouni began his playing career at USM El Harrach and made his first team debut in the 1999–2000 in the Algerian second division.
That same season, he helped the team gain promotion to the top flight, although they would get relegated just one year later.
He received all 4 of his call-ups to the Algerian national team during his spell with USM Alger.
He subsequently received a 3-year ban from the CAF, a decision upheld by FIFA, disallowing him from playing in any competition (domestic or international).
[1] Although unable to participate in any games, he signed with USM Alger at the beginning of the 2007 season.