Houssein Rizk
Houssein Hassan Rizk (Arabic: حسين حسن رزق, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [ħ(u)seːn rɪzʔ]; born 1 January 1997) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lebanese Premier League club Shabab Sahel.
| Rizk with Lebanon in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Houssein Hassan Rizk[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Aabbassiyeh, Lebanon[1] | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Shabab Sahel | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Nabi Chit | 20 | (3) |
| 2018– | Shabab Sahel | 33 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2015 | Lebanon U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | Lebanon | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:31, 24 April 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Nabi Chit edit
Rizk began his career with Nabi Chit during the 2017–18 Lebanese Premier League season; he scored three goals in 20 games,[2] helping his side avoid relegation by finishing in 10th place.[3]
Shabab Sahel edit
On 6 July 2018, Rizk joined newly-promoted Lebanese Premier League side Shabab Sahel.[4] In 2018–19 Rizk played 20 games, scoring once.[2] He helped Shabab Sahel win their first Lebanese Elite Cup in 2019, beating Ansar in the final on penalty shoot-outs.[5]
On 3 January 2021, Rizk sustained an ACL injury to his right knee, in a league match against Nejmeh.[6] He renewed his contract for two further seasons on 10 May.[7] Rizk sustained another ACL injury, to his left knee, in February 2022; he underwent surgery.[8]
International career edit
Rizk made his debut for the Lebanon national team on 15 October 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 away win against Sri Lanka in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[9]
Career statistics edit
International edit
- As of match played 15 October 2019[10]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours edit
Shabab Sahel
References edit
- ^ a b "Houssein Rizk". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ a b Houssein Rizk at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Summary - Premier League - Lebanon - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "رزق ينتقل إلى صفوف شباب الساحل". Elsport News (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "الساحل بطل "النخبة" للمرّة الأولى". نداء الوطن. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Mahfoud, Maroun (5 January 2021). "National team player gets injured". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "شباب الساحل يجدد لنجمه حسين رزق". كووورة. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "نجم شباب الساحل يخضع لجراحة الرباط الصليبي". كووورة. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "AFCS". stats.the-afc.com. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Houssein Rizk". FA Lebanon. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
External links edit
- Houssein Rizk at FA Lebanon
- Houssein Rizk at National-Football-Teams.com
- Houssein Rizk at Soccerway
- Houssein Rizk at Goalzz.com (also in Arabic at Kooora.com)
- Houssein Rizk at Lebanon Football Guide