Mohamed Al Zeno
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Mohamed Al Zeno (born 5 February 1983 in Aleppo
, Syria
) is a Syrian
professional footballer who plays for Al-Karamah, which competes in the Syrian Premier League
the top division in Syria
..
, he went later to the youth team from Al-Shorta Aleppo. After playing a few games in the Al-Shorta under-17 youth team, he was considered Al-Shorta's professional team and, in 1999, signed his first professional contract.
, he finished as top goalscorer of the Syrian second Division. After the Syrian League season 2001-2002, Al-Shorta Aleppo was dissolved and Al Zeno went to Damascus
and signed a two year contract with Al-Shorta Damascus.
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he scored two goals and reached with his team the AFC Cup finals.
On July 2007, Al Zeno transferred to Al-Majd and formed an impressive attacking triangle with Syria
n forward Raja Rafe
.
In the 2007–08 season Al Zeno scored 11 goals as Al-Majd finish in second-place and he scored two goals in the Arab Champions League 2007-08
, the first goal was on 30 September 2007 against Al-Hilal in the Round of 32, the second goal was on 25 December 2004 against Raja Casablanca the game ended 1–1.
The following season Al Zeno finished as top scorer in the 2008–09 Syrian Premier League season
with 17 goals and he scored three goals at the 2009 AFC Cup.
He played his first game for Rah Ahan on 6 October 2009 against PAS Hamedan
in the Persian Gulf Cup.
and signed a six months contract. He made his KPL
debut in the game against Al Salibikhaet
on 14 January 2010 in which he scored two goals. The game ended 3–0 for Al-Arabi.
. He played his first game for Al-Karamah on 14 September 2010 against Muangthong United in the 2010 AFC Cup Quarter-finals.
. He played his first game for Al-Naser on 3 February 2011 against Al-Qadsia in the Kuwaiti Premier League
.
since 2004. In the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
, he came on as a substitute for Raja Rafe
in the match against Bahrain
on the 13th October 2004 in the Abbasiyyin Stadium
in Damascus
, the match was finished 2–2.
He was a part of the Syria national football team in the 2007 Nehru Cup in India
. He scored two goals in the friendly tournament, he also scored in a 4–1 win over Kyrgyzstan
and a 5–1 win over Cambodia
.
He scored two goals in Syria's 3–0 win over Afghanistan
and he scored one goal in Syria's 4–1 win over Indonesia
in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier
.
In the 2009 Nehru Cup
in India
, Al Zeno scored one goal in a 2–0 victory over Kyrgyzstan
in Syria's opening match of the tournament. He also scored a goal in Syria's 4–0 win over Sri Lanka
and another in the 1–0 win over Lebanon
and finished as top scorer of the friendly tournament.
Al Zeno was selected to Valeriu Tiţa
's 23-man final squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup
in Qatar
. On the 17th of January 2011, he scored one goal against Jordan
in the Asian Cup third group match against Jordan
. Syria lost the match 1–2.
Al-Jaish
Aleppo
Aleppo is the largest city in Syria and the capital of Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Syrian governorate. With an official population of 2,301,570 , expanding to over 2.5 million in the metropolitan area, it is also one of the largest cities in the Levant...
, Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
) is a Syrian
Syrian people
The Syrian people are the inhabitants and citizens of Syria. Syrians are tied together by geography, linguistic heritage, religion, and similar Eastern Mediterranean ethnicities...
professional footballer who plays for Al-Karamah, which competes in the Syrian Premier League
Syrian Premier League
The Syrian League is the highest division in football in Syria. The league began play in 1966.- Current clubs :*Al-Futowa *Al-Ittihad *Al-Jaish *Al-Jazeera *Al-Karamah *Al-Majd...
the top division in Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
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Early career
Al Zeno's career began with the Al-Ittihad Aleppo youth squad under coach "Omar Al Shaaban" in the "Al Smoud Football school" in AleppoAleppo
Aleppo is the largest city in Syria and the capital of Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Syrian governorate. With an official population of 2,301,570 , expanding to over 2.5 million in the metropolitan area, it is also one of the largest cities in the Levant...
, he went later to the youth team from Al-Shorta Aleppo. After playing a few games in the Al-Shorta under-17 youth team, he was considered Al-Shorta's professional team and, in 1999, signed his first professional contract.
Al-Shorta Aleppo
In season 1999-2000 Al Zeno played for Al-Shorta's professional team in the Syrian second Division and reached the rise in the Syrian Premier LeagueSyrian Premier League
The Syrian League is the highest division in football in Syria. The league began play in 1966.- Current clubs :*Al-Futowa *Al-Ittihad *Al-Jaish *Al-Jazeera *Al-Karamah *Al-Majd...
, he finished as top goalscorer of the Syrian second Division. After the Syrian League season 2001-2002, Al-Shorta Aleppo was dissolved and Al Zeno went to Damascus
Damascus
Damascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...
and signed a two year contract with Al-Shorta Damascus.
Al-Shorta
Al Zeno played tow seasons with Al-Shorta Damascus, his first saison with Al-Shorta Damascus was in season 2002-03, he scored his first goal for his new team on 1 November 2002 against "Al-Yaqaza Deir ez-Zor" in the Syrian Premier LeagueSyrian Premier League
The Syrian League is the highest division in football in Syria. The league began play in 1966.- Current clubs :*Al-Futowa *Al-Ittihad *Al-Jaish *Al-Jazeera *Al-Karamah *Al-Majd...
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Al-Jaish
Al Zeno transferred to Al-Jaish in 2004. He played with Al-Jaish three season's, in his first season with Al-Jaish, Al Zeno won the 2004 AFC Cup, the second most important association cup in Asia. In the quarter finals re-match on 21 September 2004 against India Champions East Bengal, he scored one goal. The game ended 3–0 for Al-Jaish. In the semi finals against Singapore's Champion Home UnitedHome United FC
Home United Football Club is a professional soccer club which plays in Singapore's S.League.-History:The Police Sports Association was founded in the mid-1940s to organise football activities for the Singapore Police Force. They sent two teams to compete in the Singapore Amateur Football...
he scored two goals and reached with his team the AFC Cup finals.
Al-Majd
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
n forward Raja Rafe
Raja Rafe
Raja Rafe is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Shorta and the Syrian National team.-International goals:- Club :*Al-Majd**Syrian Cup:***Runner-up : 2008-09-National Team:*Nehru Cup:**Runner-up : 2009...
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In the 2007–08 season Al Zeno scored 11 goals as Al-Majd finish in second-place and he scored two goals in the Arab Champions League 2007-08
Arab Champions League 2007-08
-The Format:* Each federation enter with teams from their top Leagues* The Number of teams of each federation enters based on the previous editions results of the Arab Champions League...
, the first goal was on 30 September 2007 against Al-Hilal in the Round of 32, the second goal was on 25 December 2004 against Raja Casablanca the game ended 1–1.
The following season Al Zeno finished as top scorer in the 2008–09 Syrian Premier League season
Syrian Premier League 2008–09
The Syrian Premier League 2008-09 is the 38th season of the Syrian Premier League, Syria's premier football league. The season began on 10 October 2008 and finished on 12 June 2009.Afrin and Al-Horriya were relegated from the previous season....
with 17 goals and he scored three goals at the 2009 AFC Cup.
Rah Ahan F.C.
On September 18, 2009, Al Zeno moved to Rah Ahan in the Iranian Pro League and signed a One year contract, but after four months the contract has been dissolved.He played his first game for Rah Ahan on 6 October 2009 against PAS Hamedan
PAS Hamedan F.C.
PAS Hamedan Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Hamedan, Iran.-Establishment:PAS Hamedan was formed as a result of the dissolution of PAS Tehran F.C...
in the Persian Gulf Cup.
Al-Arabi
On January 2010, Al Zeno moved to Al-Arabi in the Kuwaiti Premier LeagueKuwaiti Premier League
The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
and signed a six months contract. He made his KPL
Kuwaiti Premier League
The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
debut in the game against Al Salibikhaet
Al Salibikhaet
Al Sulaibikhat is a Kuwaiti football club that is in Sulaibikhat City in the Al Asimah Governorate , which is the capital's governorate.-Sulibikhaet statistics:** In 2008/2009 Salibikhaet Promoted to Kuwaiti Premier League-Current squad:...
on 14 January 2010 in which he scored two goals. The game ended 3–0 for Al-Arabi.
Al-Karamah
On August 2010, Al Zeno moved to Al-Karamah in the Syrian Premier LeagueSyrian Premier League
The Syrian League is the highest division in football in Syria. The league began play in 1966.- Current clubs :*Al-Futowa *Al-Ittihad *Al-Jaish *Al-Jazeera *Al-Karamah *Al-Majd...
. He played his first game for Al-Karamah on 14 September 2010 against Muangthong United in the 2010 AFC Cup Quarter-finals.
Al-Naser
On February 1, 2011, Al Zeno moved to Al-Naser in the Kuwaiti Premier LeagueKuwaiti Premier League
The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
. He played his first game for Al-Naser on 3 February 2011 against Al-Qadsia in the Kuwaiti Premier League
Kuwaiti Premier League
The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times...
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International career
Al Zeno has been a regular for the Syria national football teamSyria national football team
The Syria national football team represents Syria in association football and is controlled by the Syrian Football Association, the governing body for football in Syria. Syria's home grounds are Abbasiyyin Stadium and Aleppo International Stadium...
since 2004. In the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for Asia.44 Asian teams are affiliated with FIFA, but Cambodia, Philippines, Bhutan and Brunei decided not to take part, and Myanmar was banned from the competition, so a total of 39 teams took part, competing...
, he came on as a substitute for Raja Rafe
Raja Rafe
Raja Rafe is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Shorta and the Syrian National team.-International goals:- Club :*Al-Majd**Syrian Cup:***Runner-up : 2008-09-National Team:*Nehru Cup:**Runner-up : 2009...
in the match against Bahrain
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
on the 13th October 2004 in the Abbasiyyin Stadium
Abbasiyyin Stadium
Abbasiyyin Stadium in Damascus is an all-seater stadium in Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Al-Jaish. The stadium was built in 1976 and holds 30,000 spectators....
in Damascus
Damascus
Damascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...
, the match was finished 2–2.
He was a part of the Syria national football team in the 2007 Nehru Cup in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He scored two goals in the friendly tournament, he also scored in a 4–1 win over Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan national football team
The Kyrgyzstan national football team is the national team of Kyrgyzstan and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic.-History:...
and a 5–1 win over Cambodia
Cambodia national football team
The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Football Federation of Cambodia . It was known as the Khmer Republic national football team from 1970 to 1975. It finished fourth in the 1972 Asian Cup, but is currently one of the weakest teams in the...
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He scored two goals in Syria's 3–0 win over Afghanistan
Afghanistan national football team
The Afghanistan national football team is the national team of Afghanistan and is controlled by the Afghanistan Football Federation. The national team was founded in 1922 that joined FIFA in 1948 and the AFC in 1954...
and he scored one goal in Syria's 4–1 win over Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify...
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In the 2009 Nehru Cup
2009 Nehru Cup
The 2009 Nehru Cup International Football Tournament also known as the ONGC Nehru Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by ONGC, was the 14th edition of the Nehru Cup a friendly tournament organized by the All India Football Federation ....
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Al Zeno scored one goal in a 2–0 victory over Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan national football team
The Kyrgyzstan national football team is the national team of Kyrgyzstan and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic.-History:...
in Syria's opening match of the tournament. He also scored a goal in Syria's 4–0 win over Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka national football team
The Sri Lanka national football team represents Sri Lanka in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, the governing body for football in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's home grounds are Sugathadasa Stadium and Kalutara Stadium and their head coach is Jang Jung...
and another in the 1–0 win over Lebanon
Lebanon national football team
The Lebanon national football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in international association football. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
and finished as top scorer of the friendly tournament.
Al Zeno was selected to Valeriu Tiţa
Valeriu Tiţa
Valeriu Tiţa is a Romanian football coach. He is the former manager of Syrian club Al-Ittihad Aleppo with whom he won the AFC Cup in 2010 and former manager of the Syrian national team....
's 23-man final squad for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup
2011 AFC Asian Cup
The 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar on 7–29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup...
in Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
. On the 17th of January 2011, he scored one goal against Jordan
Jordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
in the Asian Cup third group match against Jordan
Jordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
. Syria lost the match 1–2.
International goals
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- Scores and results table. Syria's goal tally first:
Club
Al-Jaish
- AFC CupAFC CupThe AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
(1 title): 2004
Individual
- Syrian League Top GoalscorerSyrian Premier League top scorersThis is the list of Syrian Premier League top scorers season by season....
: 2009Syrian Premier League 2008–09The Syrian Premier League 2008-09 is the 38th season of the Syrian Premier League, Syria's premier football league. The season began on 10 October 2008 and finished on 12 June 2009.Afrin and Al-Horriya were relegated from the previous season....
(17 goals) - Top Goalscorer Nehru Cup: 20092009 Nehru CupThe 2009 Nehru Cup International Football Tournament also known as the ONGC Nehru Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by ONGC, was the 14th edition of the Nehru Cup a friendly tournament organized by the All India Football Federation ....
(3 goals)