Nader Matar

Ansar Matar joined cross-city rivals Ansar on 21 September 2020. In 2020–21, he helped them win their first league title since 2007, and their 14th overall. Matar scored two goals and made three assists in 14 games.

Muaither On 16 August 2021, Matar moved to Qatari Second Division side Muaither on a free transfer. He made his debut on 15 September, in a 1–0 defeat to Lusalil.

Return to Ansar On 17 January 2022, Matar returned to Ansar in the Lebanese Premier League, signing a contract until the end of the 2021–22 season. He renewed his contract for two years until the end of the 2023–24 season, and once more for two years until end of 2025–26 season.

International career

Matar made his debut for Lebanon in a 1–0 home win against Iraq in a friendly on 22 January 2012. He was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad, playing in all three group stage games. Matar's first international goal came on 2 August 2019, in a 2–1 win against Syria at the 2019 WAFF Championship.

Style of play An attacking-minded midfielder, Matar's main characteristics are his dribbling and flair; he is also a set-piece specialist. Matar and his Moroccan wife got married in Casablanca, Morocco.

Career statistics International

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

Honours Asante Kotoko Ghana Premier League: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 Ghanaian FA Cup: 2014 Ghana Super Cup: 2012, 2013

Nejmeh Lebanese Super Cup: 2016 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2016, 2017, 2018

Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2020–21, 2024–25, 2025–26 Lebanese FA Cup: 2020–21, 2023–24; runner-up: 2021–22 Lebanese Elite Cup runner-up: 2022

Individual Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season: 2016–17