Khaled Rajab

Khaled Rajab (Arabic: خالد رجب; born 26 February 2002) is a Lebanese Australian footballer who plays as a or for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup. Rajab previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs where he made his National Rugby League (NRL) debut. He also plays for the Lebanon international rugby league team.

Background Rajab was born in New South Wales, Australia. He is Muslim and of Lebanese descent. Rajab played his junior football for Bankstown Sports, whom he joined as a four-year-old. Rajab graduated from Al Noori Muslim School in Greenacre in 2019.

Playing career Rajab played in every Canterbury junior rank, including Harold Matthews Cup, Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and was the SG Ball player of the year in 2021.

2022 In 2022, Rajab captained the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Jersey Flegg side. He also played in four games for the Bulldogs in the NSW Cup including the NSW Cup grand final loss against the Penrith Panthers NSW Cup team.

International career In 2022, Rajab was named in the Lebanon squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Rajab made his international debut against Ireland in a 42–18 victory for Lebanon.

Rajab's impressive form on the international stage attracted considerable attention from Phil Gould and rugby league commentators, with Gould declaring on Twitter "I'm sure he will debut next year, probably at 7". Rajab played four games for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.

2024 After beginning the season in Ron Massey Cup, Rajab signed with the Newtown club and made his debut in NSW Cup round 9 against St. George Illawarra, winning 26-10. On 29 September, Rajab played for Newtown in their 2024 NSW Cup Grand Final victory over North Sydney.