Ahmad Zreik
Ahmad Adib Zreik (Arabic: أحمد أديب زريق; born 27 October 1990) is a Lebanese former professional footballer who played as a winger.
| Zreik with Ahed in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ahmad Adib Zreik[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Bint Jbeil, Lebanon[1] | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2009 | Ahed | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2022 | Ahed | 131+ | (43) |
| 2021 | → Al-Wehdat (loan) | 19 | (3) |
| Total | 150+ | (46) | |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Lebanon U19[2] | (3) | |
| 2009–2013 | Lebanon | 23 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Ahed edit
Coming through the youth system, Zreik began his career at Ahed aged 18 in 2008.[3]
Al-Wehdat edit
On 11 February 2021, Zreik joined Jordanian Pro League side Al-Wehdat,[4] on loan until 30 November.[5] He made his debut in the Jordan Shield Cup on 23 February, in a 1–0 win in the group stage against Sahab.[6] Zreik's first assist came on 4 March, in the second game of the Shield Cup group stage against Ma'an, which ended 4–0.[7] On 13 March, Zreik scored his first goal in the final against Al-Jalil, opening the scoring in the first minute; Al-Wehdat eventually lost on penalty shoot-outs after drawing 1–1.[8]
On 4 April, Zreik helped Al-Wehdat win the Jordan Super Cup against Al-Jazeera, scoring a header at the end of the first half in a 2–0 win.[9] Zreik made his AFC Champions League debut on 14 April, drawing 0–0 against Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr; he was named player of the match.[10] On 26 April, Zreik became the first Lebanese player to score in the AFC Champions League, helping Al-Wehdat win their first game in the competition 2–1 against Al Nassr,[11] also making an assist;[12] he was included in the AFC Champions League Team of the Week.[13]
Zreik made his league debut on 9 May, playing the second half of a 2–0 away win against Ma'an.[14] He scored his first league goal on 16 July, helping his team beat Sahab 2–1.[15] On 15 August, Zreik scored in the 2021 Jordan FA Cup round of 32 against Shabab Hwarah, which Al-Wehdat won 4–1.[16] He finished the season with three goals and one assist in 19 league games.[17]
Return to Ahed edit
On 12 January 2023, Zreik announced his retirement from football.[3]
International career edit
Zreik represented Lebanon at the 2008 AFC U-19 Championship, having scored two goals in five appearances during the qualifiers. He scored in Lebanon's 5–1 defeat to Tajikistan.
Zreik made his senior debut for Lebanon in a 2–0 home loss against China in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match on 14 November 2009. He was substituted onto the field in the 60th minute for Mahmoud El Ali.[18] He made his last international appearance in 2013.[3]
Career statistics edit
International edit
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zreik goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 January 2012 | Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon | Iraq | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 11 May 2012 | Tripoli Municipal Stadium, Tripoli, Lebanon | Egypt | 1–2 | 1–4 | Friendly |
Honours edit
Ahed
- AFC Cup: 2019
- Lebanese Premier League: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Lebanese FA Cup: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2017–18, 2018–19
- Lebanese Elite Cup: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2022
- Lebanese Super Cup: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
Al-Wehdat
- Jordan Super Cup: 2021[9]
- Jordan Shield Cup runner-up: 2021[8]
Individual
- Lebanese Premier League Best Player: 2016–17[19]
- Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season: 2008–09,[20] 2011–12,[21] 2015–16,[22] 2016–17,[19] 2017–18[23]
- Lebanese Premier League top assist provider: 2008–09
References edit
- ^ a b "Ahmad Zreik". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ (PDF). The AFC. 1 November 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "زريق يعلن اعتزاله كرة القدم". كووورة. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "اللبناني زريق يوقع رسميا للوحدات". كووورة. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "رسميا : الوحدات ينجز صفقته المنتظرة - ملاعب". www.mala3eb.com (in Arabic). 6 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ Mahfoud, Maroun (1 March 2021). "Lebanese Players Abroad: February 2021, Week 4". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Abou Diab, Rami (8 March 2021). "Lebanese Players Abroad: March 2021, Week 1". FA Lebanon. from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ a b "الوحدات يخسر لقب الدرع أمام الجليل – نادي الوحدات" (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ a b "الوحدات يظفر بكأس السوبر الأردني للمرة 14 في تاريخه". رؤيا الأخباري (in Arabic). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Mahfoud, Maroun (19 April 2021). "Lebanese Players Abroad: April 2021, Week 3". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "أحمد زريق يقود الوحدات لأول فوز في أبطال آسيا". الأخبار (in Arabic). Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ Mahfoud, Maroun (30 April 2021). "Al Wehdat with a Lebanese taste". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "الوحدات يسيطر على تشكيلة جولة أبطال آسيا". كووورة. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ Abou Diab, Rami (10 May 2021). "Lebanese Players Abroad: May 2021, Week 1". FA Lebanon. from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "اللبناني احمد زريق يسجل في فوز الوحدات الاردني". Elsport News (in Arabic). Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "الوحدات يتخطى شباب حوارة بكأس الأردن – الموقع الرسمي لنادي الوحدات" (in Arabic). Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Ahmad Zreik". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Lebanon vs. China PR - 14 November 2009 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ a b "مهرجان كرة المنار الـ 21 لونه "أصفر"" (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ مهرجان المنار... والكأس بين العهد والساحل. al-akhbar (in Arabic). 13 May 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "...مهرجان كرة المنار يختار نجارين". www.sport.almanar.com.lb. Retrieved 13 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ . An-Nahar. 6 June 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ اللواء, جريدة. "النجماوي حسن معتوق أفضل لاعب في لبنان!". جريدة اللواء (in Arabic). Retrieved 19 February 2019.
External links edit
- Ahmad Zreik at FA Lebanon
- Ahmad Zreik at National-Football-Teams.com
- Ahmad Zreik at Soccerway
- Ahmad Zreik at FootballDatabase.eu
- Ahmad Zreik at Goalzz.com (also in Arabic at Kooora.com)
- Ahmad Zreik at Lebanon Football Guide