Hassan Chaitou

Hassan Samih Chaitou (, ; born 16 June 1991), also known as Shibriko , is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left-back for club Nejmeh.

Coming through their youth sector, Chaitou made his senior debut in the Lebanese Second Division with Khoyol in 2011. He moved to Safa in the Lebanese Premier League two years later, helping them win a Lebanese Super Cup in 2013. Chaitou joined Ansar in 2015, quickly establishing himself as a regular. He won a league title, two Lebanese FA Cups and one Super Cup in eight seasons with the side. Chaitou returned to Safa in 2023, and moved to Nejmeh in 2025.

Chaitou initially represented Lebanon internationally at under-22 level, playing in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualifiers. He made his senior-team debut in 2018, and was called up to the 2019 and 2023 AFC Asian Cups.

Early life Chaitou was raised in Haret Hreik, in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Chaitou's nickname, "Shibriko", originated in his childhood after he wore a jersey belonging to his older brother, who played for a local club named Shibriko in Haret Hreik. Friends began calling him by the name printed on the shirt, and the nickname eventually replaced his given name among family, friends and later throughout his football career. he was encouraged by his cousin to join Khoyol. Following two seasons, Lebanese Premier League club Safa announced the signing of Chaitou on 7 March 2013. In his first season at Safa, Chaito won the 2013 Lebanese Super Cup, beating Shabab Sahel 2–1 in the final. During the 2013–14 season, Chaito played four league games. He also helped Ansar win the double, beating Nejmeh in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup final on penalty shoot-outs.

During his final seasons at Ansar, Chaitou missed time after suffering a fractured ankle that required surgery. In August 2025, Shibriko joined Nejmeh.

International career

Chaitou played for the Lebanon national under-22 team at the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification in 2012. However, he did not play in the tournament.

Style of play A modern full-back, Shibriko is a quick player who can both attack and defend down the wing. Chaitou initially played as a striker during his first-team spell at Khoyol before later being converted into a full-back.

Honours Safa Lebanese Super Cup: 2013

Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup: 2016–17, 2020–21; runner-up: 2021–22 Lebanese Super Cup: 2021 Lebanese Elite Cup runner-up: 2022

Nejmeh Lebanese FA Cup: 2025–26