Mohamad Ghaddar
![]() Ghaddar with Kelantan in 2012 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mohamad Mahmoud Ghaddar[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1 January 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Beirut, Lebanon[1] | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Nejmeh | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
1998–2000 | Nejmeh | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2009 | Nejmeh | (52) | |
2009–2010 | Al-Shabab | 18 | (5) |
2010 | Al Ahly | 4 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Tishreen | 11 | (5) |
2011–2012 | Al-Jaish | 6 | (1) |
2012 | Kelantan | 17 | (9) |
2013 | Felda United | 6 | (2) |
2014 | Kelantan | 14 | (4) |
2014–2015 | Al-Faisaly | 0 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Naft Al-Wasat | 12 | (5) |
2016–2017 | Al-Faisaly | 1 | (1) |
2017 | Kelantan | 11 | (18) |
2017 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 10 | (5) |
2018 | Kelantan | 5 | (1) |
2019 | Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 15 | (7) |
2020– | Nejmeh | 10 | (4) |
National team | |||
1999–2001 | Lebanon U20 | ||
2001–2004 | Lebanon U23 | ||
2006–2017 | Lebanon | 44 | (19) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:20, 24 April 2021 (UTC) |
Mohamad Mahmoud Ghaddar (Arabic: محمد محمود غدار; born 1 January 1984) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Lebanese Premier League club Nejmeh.
Club career[]
Nejmeh[]
Ghaddar started his youth career at Nejmeh on 26 February 1998.[2] 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 season title, which was the club's first Lebanese Premier League title for over 20 years. Over the course of the decade Ghaddar went on to claim another four league titles and pick up successive league top-scorer awards while cementing his reputation as one of Lebanon's finest strikers.
Al Shabab[]
In December 2009, Ghaddar signed for Bahraini Premier League side Al-Shabab for the 2009–10 season.[3] On 18 March 2010 Ghaddar scored his first goal for Al-Shabab in a 3–1 win over Muharraq.[4] Two weeks later he scored a double against Busaiteen in a 3–1 away win on 2 April.[5] On 15 May, Ghaddar scored his second league double in a 2–1 win against Malkiya.[6] His five goals in six games at the end of the 2009–10 season helped the club stave off relegation to the second division.[7]
Al Ahly[]
Ghaddar signed a four-year-contract with Egypt's Al Ahly for the 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League season, become the first Lebanese player to sign for the Egyptian team.[8] 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.[9] Ghaddar was released by the club after just six months of his handful of appearances.
Ghaddar joined the Syrian club, Tishreen SC for the 2010/11 season, but he eventually joined Al-Jaish SC Damascus on the same year.
Kelantan[]
Ghaddar officially joined the 2011 Malaysia Super League champion and 2011 FA Cup 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 playing in the 2012 AFC Cup.[10]
After his duty with the national team, he officially joined Kelantan on 29 December 2011 and made his first appearance with the club and also scored his first goal at the same time in a 3–1 win against Perak FA during a pre season friendly match, scoring through a penalty in the 90th minute.[11]
He started the season scoring 2 goals in 6 appearances, both with penalties. However, he was deregistered for Kelantan's Super League squad in February, replaced by Onyekachi Nwoha. After his impressive performance in 2012 AFC Cup, scoring 6 times in 4 appearances, he was re-registered for Kelantan Super League squad in April, at the expense of Nwoha's place.[12] He scored on his return to Super League against PBDKT T-Team FC, again with a penalty in a 2–1 win on 17 April 2012.[13]
Ghaddar wins his first title with Kelantan, when he helps Kelantan to win the Malaysia FA Cup for the first time, by beating Sime Darby F.C. 1–0 in the final on 19 May 2012. He scored the only goal in the final, converting a penalty in the 58th minute.[14]
Ghaddar became an internet sensation in May 2012 after an attempted piece of footwork was widely derided.[15]
FELDA United[]
Ghaddar had refused to extend his contract with Kelantan FA. However, he signed a one-year contract with FELDA United FC.[16][17][18] He made goal in his debut, which helped his club draw 1–1 against Terengganu FA in the opening match. During March 2013, Ghaddar have experienced back injury and unable to play for his team. FELDA decided to replace him and signed a new foreigner player during April transfer window.[19]
Kelantan[]
2014 season[]
Ghaddar made a return to Malaysia Super League after signing a two years contract with his former club, Kelantan FA. Previously, he had played with Felda United but he was released due to his injury. He scored a brace in his return against PKNS Selangor during the opening day of the 2014 season which Kelantan won 2–1. On 23 April, his contract was terminated by Kelantan FA.
2017 season[]
Ghaddar re-sign for the third time with Kelantan FA after he was unveiled as one of their new import player on 15 January 2017. He scored 18 goals in 11 matches for kelantan before decide to move to JDT.[20] He scored 2 goals during his 2017 season debut against PKNS.
Johor Darul Ta'zim[]
After much speculation about his future, on 16 May 2017 Johor Darul Ta'zim announced that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Ghaddar for an undisclosed fee. However it was reported that Ghaddar had cost around RM 1,000,000 to RM 5,000,000 and he was reported to be paid from RM 170,000 to RM 200,000 monthly which will make him the highest wage receiver in Malaysia football history.[21][22] Ghaddar made his debut for Johor Darul Ta'zim in a 1–0 win over PKNS and provided the assist for the winning goal of the match on 24 May 2017.[23]
Ghaddar scored his first goal for Johor Darul Ta'zim in a 2–0 home win over Penang on 1 July 2017. On 15 July 2017, Ghaddar scored two goals in five games as his club defeated Sarawak 3–1. He then scored another two goals on 22 July 2017 against T-Team and on 26 July 2017 against Perak. Ghaddar has concluded his performance with 5 goals in 10 league appearances for Johor Darul Ta'zim.
On November 2017, Melaka United has showed their interest in getting Ghaddar for a season-long move.[24] On 22 November 2017, Ghaddar has rejected Melaka United offered.[25] He has been released from the club after the 2017 season ends.
Return to Kelantan[]
On 12 February 2018, Ghaddar returns to Kelantan for the fourth time before the transfer window closed on 11 February as he replaces Morgaro Gomis who reportedly being injured.[26] Ghaddar made his debut for Kelantan in 3–2 win over Perak on 24 February 2018 at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium. After suffering ACL injuries and loss of form, his contract was terminated by mutual consent on May the same year.[27]
Johor Darul Ta'zim II[]
Ghaddar made his debut for Malaysian Premier League side Johor Darul Ta'zim II, the reserve team of Johor Darul Ta'zim, in 2–1 win over Sabah on 2 February 2019, scoring a header to equalize the game.[28] Ghaddar scored seven goals in 15 league games.[29]
Return to Nejmeh[]
On 7 September 2020, Ghaddar returned to Nejmeh.[30]
International career[]
Ghaddar played for the Lebanon national under-20 football team alongside national teammates Ali El Atat and Ramez Dayoub.
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.[31]
Ghaddar made his debut for the national team in 2006.
He also was called up by Lebanon's head coach, Theo Bucker for the 2012 Arab Nations Cup. He shows a good performance in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification with help Lebanon a marvelous return.[citation needed]
On 8 September 2014 he scored a historic goal over the Brazil's Olympic team in a 2–2 draw.[32]
On 12 June 2017, Ghaddar refused a call-up to the national team for a match against Malaysia, where he was playing his club football.[33] He has not appeared for the national team since.[34]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of 2 May 2018[35]
Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Kelantan | 2012 | Malaysia Super League | 22 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 45 | 21 |
2013 | Malaysia Super League | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 6 | ||
Total | 32 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 60 | 27 | ||
Felda United | 2013 | Malaysia Super League | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Kelantan | 2014 | Malaysia Super League | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | – | 26 | 5 | |
Al-Faisaly | 2014–15 | Jordan Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Naft Al-Wasat | 2015–16 | Iraqi Premier League | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
Al-Faisaly | 2016–17 | Jordan Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kelantan | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 11 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 18 | |
Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2017 | Malaysia Super League | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 11 |
Kelantan | 2018 | Malaysia Super League | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Career total | 92 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 141 | 72 |
International[]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Lebanon[29] | 2006 | 4 | 3 |
2007 | 3 | 4 | |
2008 | 10 | 4 | |
2009 | 5 | 0 | |
2011 | 4 | 2 | |
2012 | 2 | 1 | |
2013 | 6 | 1 | |
2014 | 3 | 1 | |
2015 | 6 | 2 | |
2016 | 0 | 0 | |
2017 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 44 | 19 |
- Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first.[36]
Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 27 January 2006 | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
2 | 24 December 2006 | Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | ![]() |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2009 Arab Nations Cup qualification |
3 | 2–0 | |||||
4 | 8 October 2007 | Saida International Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon | ![]() |
2–1 | 4–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
5 | 4–1 | |||||
6 | 30 October 2007 | Fatorda Stadium, Margao, India | ![]() |
1–1 | 2–2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
7 | 2–1 | |||||
8 | 2 January 2008 | Thamir Stadium, Salmiya, Kuwait | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–3 | Friendly |
9 | 9 April 2008 | Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | ![]() |
4–0 | 4–0 | 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
10 | 27 May 2008 | Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, Qatar | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
11 | 7 June 2008 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ![]() |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
12 | 17 August 2011 | Saida International Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon | ![]() |
2–1 | 2–3 | Friendly |
13 | 6 September 2011 | Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | ![]() |
1–1 | 3–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
14 | 27 May 2012 | Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
15 | 15 October 2013 | Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
16 | 5 March 2014 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | ![]() |
1–0 | 5–2 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
17 | 24 May 2015 | Saida International Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon | ![]() |
2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
18 | 16 June 2015 | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
19 | 28 March 2017 | Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
Controversies[]
League match controversy[]
On 12 June 2012, Mohd Amri Yahyah and Mohd Bunyamin Omar have physically attacked Ghaddar in a Malaysian Super League (MSL) match at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu. During the game, Ghaddar was left in agonizing pain after Mohd Amri Yahyah unsportingly punched his private parts. Ghaddar took a few minutes to recover as he lay on the ground.[37]
Based on the incident, Selangor's Amri Yahyah and Bunyamin Omar have been handed three match suspensions and fined RM 1,500 each while Ghaddar was handed one match suspension and fined RM 2,000 by the Disciplinary Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).[38][39]
Kelantan FA controversy[]
Ghaddar was brought to the disciplinary committee Kelantan FA (KAFA) after he failed to report to the team on August 5, 2012, for their 2012 Malaysia Cup campaign that begins on 22 August 2012. He just arrived on 16 August 2012 when he returns to his country to get married after the 2012 Malaysia Super League ended on 14 July 2012.[40][41]
Honours[]
The Lebanese national team's technical unit has honored Nejmeh striker Ghaddar for being the top scorer at the 2007 AFC Cup. National team coach Emile Rustom presented Ghaddar the golden boot during a ceremony at the Meridien Commodore hotel in Beirut.[42] On 28 March 2021, the AFC nominated Ghaddar among the best all-time strikers of the AFC Cup.[43]
Nejmeh
- Lebanese Premier League: 2003–04, 2004–05
- Lebanese Elite Cup: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Lebanese Super Cup: 2002, 2004
- Lebanese FA Cup runner-up: 2020–21
Al Ahly
- Egyptian Premier League: 2010–11
Kelantan
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Johor Darul Ta'zim II
Individual
- AFC Cup top goalscorer: 2007
- Lebanese Premier League top goalscorer: 2006–07, 2007–08
- Malaysia Super League top goalscorer: 2017
See also[]
References[]
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- ^ Mohammad Ghaddar provides assist as leaders JDT beat PKNS in MSL http://www.espnfcasia.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/3132896/mohammad-ghaddar-assist-as-leaders-jdt-beat-pkns-in-msl
- ^ Melaka United ikat Ghaddar http://www.kosmo.com.my/sukan/melaka-united-ikat-ghaddar-1.553587
- ^ Ghaddar tolak lamaran MU https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2017/11/354047/ghaddar-tolak-lamaran-mu
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- ^ "Ghaddar departs again, new centre back signed". Goal.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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- ^ Naharnet Newsdesk – Ghaddar Honored as Top Scorer of AFC Cup
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