Mohammed Ghaddar
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Mohammed Mahmoud Ghaddar ' onMouseout='HidePop("33550")' href="/topics/Lebanon">Lebanon
) is a Lebanese
footballer who currently plays for Kelantan FA
in the Malaysian Super League
and the Lebanon national football team
.
Ghaddar is the first ever Lebanese
footballer to play for Kelantan FA
.
title, which was the club's first Lebanese Premier League title for over 20 years. Over the course of the decade Ghaddar went onto claim another four league titles and pick up successive league top-scorer awards while cementing his reputation as one of Lebanon's finest strikers.
side Al-Shabab for the 2009–10 season. On 18 March 2010 Ghaddar scored his first goal for Al-Shabab in a 3–1 loss to Muharraq
. Two weeks later he scored a double against Busaiteen
in a 3–1 away win on 2 April. On 15 May, Ghaddar scored his second league double in a 2–1 win against Malkiya
. His five goals in six games at the end of the 2009–10 season helped the club stave off relegation to the second division.
for the 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League season
, become the first Lebanese player to sign for the Egyptian team. Ghaddar debuted for Al-Ahly on 6 August 2010 in a 0–0 draw with Ittihad El-Shorta
where he was substituted onto the field for Mohamed Talaat
on 76 minutes. He made one appearance for Al-Ahly during the 2010 CAF Champions League group stage
on 12 September 2010 in a 2–1 win against Nigerian
side Heartland F.C.
where he was substituted onto the field for Mohamed Fadl
on 76 minutes. Ghaddar was released by the club after just six months of his handful of appearances.
Mohammed joined the Syrian club, Tishreen SC for the 2010/11 season, but Mohammed eventually joined Al-Jaish SC Damascus on the same year.
Runners-Up , Kelantan FA
on November 8 2011, signing a 2 year contract with the club. The club is located in East Coast of Malaysia and will be playing in the 2012 AFC Cup
.
alongside national teammates Ali El Atat
and Ramez Dayoub
. He got a few caps for the under-23 team, but his great talent made him eligible to be a senior representative.
During the qualification for the 2004 Summer Olympics, Ghaddar was part of the Lebanese under-23 team that made it to the final round of the Asian qualifiers.
Mohammed Ghaddar has been a very important member of the national team
since his debut for the national team in 2005. Recently, he scored a double in both legs against India
, both home and away games. Lebanon got a 4–1 victory in Saida
in which he scored in the 62nd and 76th minute. In the Jawaharlar Nehru Stadium in Goa
, he equalised in the 76th minute and scored a penalty
in the 88th minute in the 2–2 draw. Lebanon won 6–3 on aggregate.
He scored the first two of four goals against the Somalia national football team
in an Arab Nations Cup Qualifier. He scored in the 4th and 28th minute. Ali Nasseredine
added in the 72nd minute and Paul Rustom
finished off Somalia with a goal in the 83rd minute.
He also got a goal against the Maldives national football team
, but this time, he got the last goal of four. Mahmoud El Ali
, Ali Yaacoub
and Abbas Ahmed Atwi
got the first three in under 15 minutes time. Ghaddars turn came three minutes later in the 13 minute, and he scored again in the 40th minute.
He scored the first goal for Lebanon with a penalty kick in a friendly match against the Kuwait national football team
. Lebanon
lost the game 3 – 2. Ghaddar scored in the 14th minute, and Mahmoud El Ali
added in the 41st minute, but Kuwait
came back with 3 goals.
He got the opening goal of the away friendly against the Qatar national football team
in Doha
. His goal came in 20 minutes time, before two Qatari goals finished off Lebanon's hopes of winning.
"top scorer" cup during a ceremony at the Meridien Commodore hotel in Beirut
.
Ghaddar scored five goals during the championship.
Honours:
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
) is a Lebanese
Lebanese people
The Lebanese people are a nation and ethnic group of Levantine people originating in what is today the country of Lebanon, including those who had inhabited Mount Lebanon prior to the creation of the modern Lebanese state....
footballer who currently plays for Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
in the Malaysian Super League
Malaysian Super League
The Malaysia Super League is a Malaysian professional league for association football. At the top flight of the Malaysian football league system and it is managed by the Malaysia Super League Sdn Bhd, under supervision of the Football Association of Malaysia...
and the Lebanon national football team
Lebanon national football team
The Lebanon national football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in international association football. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
.
Ghaddar is the first ever Lebanese
Lebanese people
The Lebanese people are a nation and ethnic group of Levantine people originating in what is today the country of Lebanon, including those who had inhabited Mount Lebanon prior to the creation of the modern Lebanese state....
footballer to play for Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
.
Nejmeh
Ghaddar started his career with Nejmeh in 1998 as a 14-year-old. After graduating from the youth academy he made his first-team debut two years later and was a member of the squad that claimed the 1999–00 seasonLebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
title, which was the club's first Lebanese Premier League title for over 20 years. Over the course of the decade Ghaddar went onto claim another four league titles and pick up successive league top-scorer awards while cementing his reputation as one of Lebanon's finest strikers.
2009–10 season
Ghaddar signed for Bahraini Premier LeagueBahraini Premier League
The Bahraini Premier League is the main football competition in Bahrain. The first season was held in 1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Cup. The championship is currently contested by 10 clubs-Current Structure:...
side Al-Shabab for the 2009–10 season. On 18 March 2010 Ghaddar scored his first goal for Al-Shabab in a 3–1 loss to Muharraq
Muharraq
Muharraq , is Bahrain's third largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The city is located on Muharraq Island and has long been a centre of religiosity...
. Two weeks later he scored a double against Busaiteen
Busaiteen
Busaiteen is a small town in northern Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island, just north of Muharraq City.-Education:Busaiteen has to its credit the first school in Bahrain and in the entire Persian Gulf region, which is Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifia School....
in a 3–1 away win on 2 April. On 15 May, Ghaddar scored his second league double in a 2–1 win against Malkiya
Malkiya
Malkiya may refer to:*Malkia, a kibbutz in northern Israel*Malkiya, a town in Bahrain*Malkiya Club, a football club from the town in Bahrain*Al-Malikiyah, a town in Syria*al-Malkiyya, a depopulated Palestinian village in Israel...
. His five goals in six games at the end of the 2009–10 season helped the club stave off relegation to the second division.
2010–11 season
Ghaddar signed a four-year-contract with Egypt's Al-AhlyAl-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
for the 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League season
2010–11 Egyptian Premier League
The 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League is the fifty-fourth season of the Egyptian Premier League since its establishment in 1948. It began on 5 August 2010 and ended on 11 July 2011. The league was suspended on 27 January 2011 due to the Egyptian Revolution and resumed on 13 April 2011. A total of 16...
, become the first Lebanese player to sign for the Egyptian team. Ghaddar debuted for Al-Ahly on 6 August 2010 in a 0–0 draw with Ittihad El-Shorta
Ittihad El-Shorta
Ittihad El-Shorta , or Police Union, commonly known simply as El-Shorta is an Egyptian association football club, based in Cairo...
where he was substituted onto the field for Mohamed Talaat
Mohamed Talaat
Mohamed Talaat is an Egyptian Footballer. He plays as a striker for Egyptian Premier League club Al-Ahly as well as the Egypt U-20 national team.-Career:...
on 76 minutes. He made one appearance for Al-Ahly during the 2010 CAF Champions League group stage
2010 CAF Champions League group stage
The 2010 CAF Champions League group stage matches took place between 16 July and 19 September 2010. The draw for the two groups took place on 13 May 2010, at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo....
on 12 September 2010 in a 2–1 win against Nigerian
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
side Heartland F.C.
Heartland F.C.
Heartland F.C is a Nigerian soccer club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. With local rivals Enugu Rangers, they are one of two Nigerian teams that have never been relegated....
where he was substituted onto the field for Mohamed Fadl
Mohamed Fadl
Mohamed Fadl |football]] player. Who plays for Al-Ahly as well as Egypt, who played with the team in 2008 African Nations Cup and won the sixth title.He is a good header.Fadl played for Egypt in the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship.-External links:...
on 76 minutes. Ghaddar was released by the club after just six months of his handful of appearances.
Mohammed joined the Syrian club, Tishreen SC for the 2010/11 season, but Mohammed eventually joined Al-Jaish SC Damascus on the same year.
Kelantan FA
Mohammed officially joined the 2011 Malaysia Super League champion and 2011 FA Cup2011 Malaysia FA Cup
The 2011 Malaysia FA Cup, also known as Astro Malaysia FA Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by Astro Arena, is the 22nd season of the Malaysia FA Cup, a knockout competition for Malaysia's state football association and clubs....
Runners-Up , Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
on November 8 2011, signing a 2 year contract with the club. The club is located in East Coast of Malaysia and will be playing in the 2012 AFC Cup
2012 AFC Cup
The 2012 AFC Cup will be the 9th edition of the AFC Cup, played between clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.-Allocation of entries per association:...
.
International career
Mohammed played for the Lebanon national under-20 football teamLebanon national under-20 football team
The Lebanon national under-20 football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in the under-20, the under-19 or youth football competitions. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
alongside national teammates Ali El Atat
Ali El Atat
Ali Fouad El Atat is a footballer who plays for Al-Mabarrah and Lebanon national football team. Born to Lebanese parents, he grew up in the suburbs of Beirut where he started playing football.-International career:...
and Ramez Dayoub
Ramez Dayoub
Ramez Dayoub born 9 August 1984 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Selangor FA in the Malaysia Super League and the Lebanon national football team.-External links:*...
. He got a few caps for the under-23 team, but his great talent made him eligible to be a senior representative.
During the qualification for the 2004 Summer Olympics, Ghaddar was part of the Lebanese under-23 team that made it to the final round of the Asian qualifiers.
Mohammed Ghaddar has been a very important member of the national team
Lebanon national football team
The Lebanon national football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in international association football. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
since his debut for the national team in 2005. Recently, he scored a double in both legs against India
India national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
, both home and away games. Lebanon got a 4–1 victory in Saida
Sidon
Sidon or Saïda is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate of Lebanon, on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 km north of Tyre and 40 km south of the capital Beirut. In Genesis, Sidon is the son of Canaan the grandson of Noah...
in which he scored in the 62nd and 76th minute. In the Jawaharlar Nehru Stadium in Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
, he equalised in the 76th minute and scored a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in the 88th minute in the 2–2 draw. Lebanon won 6–3 on aggregate.
He scored the first two of four goals against the Somalia national football team
Somalia national football team
The Somalia national football team, nicknamed The Ocean Stars, is the national football team of Somalia. It is controlled by the Somali Football Federation, and is a member of the Confederation of African Football and the Union of Arab Football Associations . It has never qualified for the final...
in an Arab Nations Cup Qualifier. He scored in the 4th and 28th minute. Ali Nasseredine
Ali Nasseredine
Ali Nasseredine - is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Jordan League club Al-Jazeera.-Club career:On October 31, 1997 Nasseredine was signed to the youth teams of Nejmeh...
added in the 72nd minute and Paul Rustom
Paul Rustom
Paul Emile Rustom is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for nejmeh as a striker, wearing the number 18. He began his international career in 2003, playing in the qualifiers for the 2004 Summer Olympics. He is a former Sagesse FC player, until he signed for Al Ansar on August 23, 2007...
finished off Somalia with a goal in the 83rd minute.
He also got a goal against the Maldives national football team
Maldives national football team
The Maldives national football team is the national team of the Maldives and is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives. A member of the AFC, it qualified for the second stage of Asian qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, where it drew with South Korea at home 0–0.Maldives most significant...
, but this time, he got the last goal of four. Mahmoud El Ali
Mahmoud El Ali
Mahmoud El Ali is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Al-Ahed in Lebanon. He represents the Lebanon national football team at international level. He is a striker.-Career:...
, Ali Yaacoub
Ali Yaacoub
Ali Yaacoub is a Lebanese international footballer. He currently plays for Lebanese club Al-Ahed who compete in the Lebanese Premier League. He is a midfielder. He recently wore the number 15 shirt in the game against the Singapore national football team.-External links:...
and Abbas Ahmed Atwi
Abbas Ahmed Atwi
Abbas Ahmed Atwi is Lebanese footballer. He currently plays in midfield for Nejmeh and serves as the team's captain, wearing the number 10 shirt. He is not related fellow Lebanese footballer and Al-Ahed player, Abbas Ali Atwi....
got the first three in under 15 minutes time. Ghaddars turn came three minutes later in the 13 minute, and he scored again in the 40th minute.
He scored the first goal for Lebanon with a penalty kick in a friendly match against the Kuwait national football team
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
. 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...
lost the game 3 – 2. Ghaddar scored in the 14th minute, and Mahmoud El Ali
Mahmoud El Ali
Mahmoud El Ali is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Al-Ahed in Lebanon. He represents the Lebanon national football team at international level. He is a striker.-Career:...
added in the 41st minute, but Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
came back with 3 goals.
He got the opening goal of the away friendly against the Qatar national football team
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
in Doha
Doha
Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
. His goal came in 20 minutes time, before two Qatari goals finished off Lebanon's hopes of winning.
Club
Nejmeh- Lebanese Premier LeagueLebanese Premier LeagueLebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
: 5- Winner: 1999-00Lebanese Premier LeagueLebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
, 2001–02Lebanese Premier LeagueLebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
, 2003–042003–04 Lebanese Premier League-League standings:-References:*...
, 2004–05, 2008–09
- Winner: 1999-00
- Lebanese FA CupLebanese FA CupThe Lebanese FA Cup is the top knockout tournament in Lebanese football. The most successful team is Al-Ansar, winning 12 titles.- Finals :*1938 : Al Nahda FC *1939 : Helmi Sport*1940 : Helmi Sport*1941 : Al Nahda FC...
: 1- Winner: 1998Lebanese FA CupThe Lebanese FA Cup is the top knockout tournament in Lebanese football. The most successful team is Al-Ansar, winning 12 titles.- Finals :*1938 : Al Nahda FC *1939 : Helmi Sport*1940 : Helmi Sport*1941 : Al Nahda FC...
- Winner: 1998
- Lebanese Super CupLebanese Super Cup-Winners:*1996 : Al-Ansar*1997 : Al-Ansar*1998 : Al-Ansar*1999 : Al-Ansar*2000 : Nejmeh*2002 : Nejmeh*2004 : Nejmeh*2008 : Al-Ahed*2009 : Nejmeh*2010 : Al-Ahed-External Links:...
: 4- Winner: 2000Lebanese Super Cup-Winners:*1996 : Al-Ansar*1997 : Al-Ansar*1998 : Al-Ansar*1999 : Al-Ansar*2000 : Nejmeh*2002 : Nejmeh*2004 : Nejmeh*2008 : Al-Ahed*2009 : Nejmeh*2010 : Al-Ahed-External Links:...
, 2002Lebanese Super Cup-Winners:*1996 : Al-Ansar*1997 : Al-Ansar*1998 : Al-Ansar*1999 : Al-Ansar*2000 : Nejmeh*2002 : Nejmeh*2004 : Nejmeh*2008 : Al-Ahed*2009 : Nejmeh*2010 : Al-Ahed-External Links:...
, 2004Lebanese Super Cup-Winners:*1996 : Al-Ansar*1997 : Al-Ansar*1998 : Al-Ansar*1999 : Al-Ansar*2000 : Nejmeh*2002 : Nejmeh*2004 : Nejmeh*2008 : Al-Ahed*2009 : Nejmeh*2010 : Al-Ahed-External Links:...
, 2009Lebanese Super Cup-Winners:*1996 : Al-Ansar*1997 : Al-Ansar*1998 : Al-Ansar*1999 : Al-Ansar*2000 : Nejmeh*2002 : Nejmeh*2004 : Nejmeh*2008 : Al-Ahed*2009 : Nejmeh*2010 : Al-Ahed-External Links:...
- Winner: 2000
- Lebanese Elite CupLebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
: 5- Winner: 2001Lebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
, 2002Lebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
, 2003Lebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
, 2004Lebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
, 2005Lebanese Elite CupThe Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
- Winner: 2001
Individual
The Lebanese national team's technical unit has honored Nejmeh striker Mohammed Ghaddar for being the top scorer at the AFC Cup. National team coach Emile Rustom presented Ghaddar the AFC Cup 2007AFC Cup 2007
The 2007 AFC Cup was the 4th edition of the AFC Cup, playing between clubs from nations who are members of the Asian Football Confederation.-Qualification:...
"top scorer" cup during a ceremony at the Meridien Commodore hotel in Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
.
Ghaddar scored five goals during the championship.
Honours:
- AFC Cup Top Scorer: 1