Hady Ghandour

Early life Ghandour was born in Westminster, London, England on 27 January 2000, His father, Ismail, had moved to the United Kingdom from Tripoli, Lebanon at age 13, to study at the Royal Russel School in Croydon, South London.

While living in England, Ghandour used to play for AC Tripoli's youth team in Lebanon during the Easter and summer vacations. His first league game came four days later against Cheshunt. On 7 December 2019, he scored four goals against Chertsey Town, helping his side win 5–0. and Supporters' Most Improved Player of the Season. for whom he had already trialed a few years prior. On 15 October 2020, he made his debut in the Professional Development League against QPR, becoming the first Lebanese to do so. He played as a winger, helping create Charlton's second goal in a 3–0 win. The match ended in a 3–1 win, with Ghandour providing a key pass to help set-up the 1–0 lead. Ghandour scored his first goal for the Under-23s against Bristol City on 30 November 2020, scoring a chip goal following an individual run where he beat three defenders. On 11 January 2021, Ghandour scored a brace for the Under-23s in a 4–0 home win against Cardiff City. Charlton Athletic exercised the option of an extra year on 18 May.

2021–22 season: Loans to Maidstone United and Chelmsford City Ghandour scored his first goal for Charlton on 24 July 2021, equalising in a 1–1 pre-season friendly draw against Reading. Ghandour made his EFL Cup debut on 10 August, as a starter in a 1–0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon.

On 21 October 2021, Ghandour joined Maidstone United in the National League South on a one-month loan. He made his debut on 23 October, as a starter in a 2–0 defeat to Dorking Wanderers. Ghandour finished his loan spell with five games.

Ghandour was once again loaned out to the National League South, joining Chelmsford City on 7 January 2022. He played his first game on 11 January, starting against Bowers & Pitsea in the Essex Senior Cup; City lost on penalty shoot-outs following a 0–0 draw after regular time. Ghandour's first league game came four days later, in a 0–0 home draw against Welling United. On 17 January, he provided an assist in a 1–1 draw against St Albans City. He played five games in the league and cup.

On 11 March 2022, Ghandour returned to Maidstone United on loan for the rest of the 2021–22 season. He made his second debut on 15 March, as an 86th-minute substitute in a 2–0 win against Dulwich Hamlet. Ghandour scored against Chelmsford City on 30 April, to help his side win 3–1; with the three points, Maidstone were mathematically crowned National League South champions. He finished the season with two goals in 10 games for the club.

Maidstone United On 21 June 2022, Ghandour signed on a permanent basis with his former loan club Maidstone United ahead of the 2022–23 National League. Ghandour was sidelined throughout September due to an adductor muscle injury. He underwent an operation for a double hernia repair in October, and was due to recover within two to four weeks. On 15 February 2023, the club announced the departure of Ghandour by mutual consent.

Aldershot Town On 26 April 2023, Ghandour signed for National League club Aldershot Town on a contract through the end of the 2023–24 season. On 22 December 2023, he joined National League South side Farnborough on a one-month loan, which was later extended to two months.

Ghandour signed a new contract with Aldershot Town on 24 April 2024 for the 2024–25 season. He began the season strongly, scoring twice in the opening match against Forest Green Rovers. On 5 December 2024, he returned to Farnborough on an initial one-month loan. However, a shoulder injury sidelined him until the end of the season, when he recovered in time to participate in Aldershot's successful 2024–25 FA Trophy campaign.

On 3 July 2025, Ghandour extended his contract with Aldershot Town for the 2025–26 season.

Eastleigh On 29 June 2026, Ghandour joined National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal.

International career

Youth Born in England, Ghandour is eligible to represent Lebanon internationally through his parents.

In 2017 Ghandour represented Lebanon U19 at the 2018 AFC Championship qualification, playing against Iraq and Qatar.

Ghandour was due to join the Lebanon U23 camp in Iraq in January 2021; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, he was not able to join the national team.

Senior Ghandour was called up to the senior team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in September 2021. He made his debut on 7 September, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat away to South Korea.

Style of play Ghandour is a dynamic striker who has also played as a winger on occasion,

Personal life Ghandour is a supporter of English club Leeds United, and his favourite player is Robert Lewandowski, also citing David Beckham as a source of inspiration.

Career statistics

Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2018–19

Honours Maidstone United National League South: 2021–22

Aldershot Town FA Trophy: 2024–25

Individual Tooting & Mitcham United Managers' Player of the Season: 2019–20 Tooting & Mitcham United Supporters' Most Improved Player of the Season: 2019–20