Jad Smaira

Jad Victor Karim Smaira (; born 9 November 2003) is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot First Division club Karmiotissa. Born in Switzerland, he has played for the Lebanon national team.

Early life Smaira was born in Zug, Switzerland, to parents Karim and Johanna. Smaira attended the Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé in Dubai.

Club career Smaira began his football career at Dubai City, where he won the Dubai Super Cup trophy. In 2021, he joined the Holy Cross Crusaders, the soccer team of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. During his three seasons at the club, Smaira made 25 appearances in the Patriot League conference of the NCAA Division I, starting in 23 matches.

After spending half a season at AEK Athens B in the Super League Greece 2, Smaira transferred to Achyronas-Onisilos in the Cypriot Second Division on a one-year contract on 16 January 2025. On 2 June 2026, his contract was extended until summer 2026. Smaira joined Cypriot First Division side Karmiotissa on 21 July 2026.

International career Smaira received his first call-up to the Lebanon national team in December 2024, ahead of two friendly matches against Kuwait. He made his international debut in both games, appearing as a substitute on each occasion. Smaira was called up to the under-23 team for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification, where he contributed to the team's first-ever qualification for the final tournament. He was called up for the final tournament, held in Saudi Arabia in January 2026.

Personal life Smaira holds Lebanese, Greek, and Canadian nationality.

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