Mouhammed-Ali Dhaini

Mouhammed-Ali Najib Dhaini (; born 1 March 1994) is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. Born in Sweden, he has played for the Lebanon national team.

Having begun his senior career in Sweden at Division 3 side BK Olympic in 2013, Dhaini joined Torns IF in the Division 2 in 2017, helping them gain promotion to the Division 1 in his first season. In 2020, he joined Superettan club Trelleborgs FF. Dhaini moved to Lebanon in 2023, joining Ansar.

Club career

Torns IF Having previously played for BK Olympic, Dhaini joined Swedish Division 2 side Torns IF on 2 January 2017. He played 27 games, 25 in the league and two in the Svenska Cupen, helping his side gain promotion to the Division 1. Dhaini was nominated 2017 Torns FF Player of the Year for his performances.

In the Division 1, Dhaini played a total of 59 games (29 in 2018 and 30 in 2019), Dhaini played 90 games in total for Torns IF. Dhaini moved to Superettan side Trelleborgs FF on a one-year contract on 17 February 2020. Following a knee operation, Dhaini made his debut on 13 July against GAIS. He played 21 league games,

Trelleborg extended Dhaini's contract for two years on 14 January 2021. On 26 October, Dhaini scored a brace in a 4–0 league win against AFC Eskilstuna. During the 2022 season, he helped Trelleborg come back from 2–0 down to win 4–2 against Dalkurd on 21 August, scoring the temporary 1–2 goal.

Ansar On 29 December 2023, Dhaini joined Lebanese Premier League side Ansar ahead of the second leg of the 2023–24 season. He left Ansar on 1 September 2026.

International career

Dhaini made his debut for the Lebanon national team in a friendly against Bahrain on 12 November 2020.

Style of play A defensive midfielder, Dhaini has been noted for his passing and ball retention.

Personal life Dhaini has an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister.

International

Honours Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2024–25, 2025–26 Lebanese FA Cup: 2023–24

Individual 2017 Torns IF Player of the Year: 2017