Alaa Mezher

Alaa Mohamad Kheir Mezher (; born 12 December 1992) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Emirati club Al-Ittifaq.

Career

Youth career Born in the United Arab Emirates, Mezher began his youth career at Al-Shaab and Sharjah, before joining the youth sector of Italian club Juventus in 2009.

Lebanon Mezher moved to Lebanon in 2012, He scored a goal against Safa, in a 5–1 defeat.

Mezher then played for Salam Zgharta in the 2015–16 season, and moved to Safa ahead of the 2016–17 season. He came on as a substitute in Safa's 2–0 defeat to Nejmeh in the Lebanese Super Cup.

BTU United and Shabab Arabi In January 2017, Mezher moved to BTU United in the Thai League 4 on a one-year contract. He moved back to the Lebanese Premier League in summer 2017, playing for newly-promoted side Shabab Arabi in the 2017–18 season.

United Arab Emirates In summer 2018, Mezher joined Dibba Al Fujairah in the UAE Pro League. He played seven games in all competitions – two in the league.

Mezher then moved to the UAE Division One, playing for Hatta in the second half of the 2018–19 season, and Al Hamriya in the 2020–21 season.

Nejmeh On 7 August 2021, Mezher returned to Lebanon, signing for Nejmeh ahead of the 2021–22 season. He left the club in June 2022, following the end of his contract.

Return to the UAE In July 2022, Mezher moved back to the UAE, joining Gulf FC in the UAE First Division.

Personal life Mezher is a Lebanese citizen born in the United Arab Emirates who holds Emirati residence.

Honours Safa Lebanese FA Cup runner-up: 2016–17 Lebanese Super Cup runner-up: 2016

Nejmeh Lebanese FA Cup: 2021–22 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2021 Lebanese Super Cup runner-up: 2021