Mohamad Haidar

Mohamad Faouzi Haidar (, ; born 8 November 1989) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for club Nejmeh and captains the Lebanon national team.

Coming through the youth system, Haidar began his senior career in 2008 at hometown club Tadamon Sour, before moving to Safa in 2011. After two seasons Haidar moved abroad, first to Al-Ittihad and Al-Fateh in Saudi Arabia, then to Amanat Baghdad in Iraq. He returned to Safa in 2015, before joining Ahed the following season. Haidar left in 2026, after winning several domestic titles and the 2019 AFC Cup, and moved to Nejmeh.

Haidar has represented Lebanon internationally since 2011, playing in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Lebanon's first participation through qualification. He also played in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

Club career

Tadamon Sour Having joined their youth system in 2003, Haidar began his senior career for hometown club Tadamon Sour in 2008 in the Lebanese Premier League.

Safa In summer 2011, Haidar joined fellow-Lebanese Premier League side Safa in a deal worth USD$105,000. He became a key player for the team, helping them win two consecutive league titles in 2011–12 and 2012–13. Haidar also won the Lebanese Golden Ball in 2013.

In summer 2013, he moved to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Ittihad on loan. He made his debut on 13 September 2013, helping his team defeat the league title holders Al-Fateh. In January 2014, Haidar moved to Al-Fateh on a six-month loan. In summer 2014, Haidar moved to Iraqi Premier League side Amanat Baghdad on a one-year loan.

In summer 2015, Haidar returned to Lebanon to play for Safa, and won the Lebanese Premier League 2015–16. He left the club on 7 August 2026, having won one AFC Cup, five league titles, two FA Cups, and three Super Cups.

Nejmeh On 14 August 2026, Haidar joined Nejmeh.

International career

Haidar represented Lebanon at under-19 and under-23 levels.

He made his senior debut for Lebanon on 17 August 2011, in a friendly against Syria. He played in all three group stage games, against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea.

On 15 December 2024, Haidar featured in his 100th international match for Lebanon in a 2–0 friendly win over Kuwait.

Style of play Initially starting out as a winger, Haidar moved to a more central role further on in his career. He is known for his dribbling and close control of the ball, as well as his set-pieces.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Haidar goal.

Honours Safa Lebanese Premier League: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2015–16 Lebanese FA Cup: 2012–13 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2012

Ahed Lebanese Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2021–22, 2022–23 Lebanese FA Cup: 2017–18, 2018–19; runner-up: 2022–23, 2023–24 Lebanese Federation Cup: 2023 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2022; runner-up: 2021 Lebanese Super Cup: 2017, 2018, 2019; runner-up: 2023 AFC Cup: 2019; runner-up: 2023–24

Individual Lebanese Premier League Best Player: 2012–13, 2015–16 Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2015–16, Lebanese Premier League top scorer: 2011–12 Lebanese Premier League top assist provider: 2015–16