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Paul Rustom

b. 1983

Lebanese footballer

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Born 1983. Paul Rustom is a Lebanese association football player and association football coach.

Paul Emile Rustom (; born 26 January 1983) is a Lebanese football coach and former player who is head coach of club Sagesse. He is the son of Emile Rustom, a football manager and former player.

Club career Rustom began his career at Sagesse, before moving to Ansar on 23 August 2007. After finishing runner-up in the Lebanese Premier League and the Lebanese Elite Cup, he signed for Nejmeh in September 2008. He won the 2008–09 Lebanese Premier League, and the 2009 Lebanese Super Cup after beating Ahed in the final.

In 2010 he signed with Akhaa Ahli Aley, before returning to Sagesse in the Lebanese Second Division the following year. He signed for Racing Beirut in September 2012, scoring his first goal on 27 October in a 4–2 defeat to Ansar. On 1 June 2013, he scored a brace to secure the win against Tadamon Sour in the final game of the season, helping Racing Beirut reach third place in the league table for the first time in 40 years.

Rustom returned from retirement in March 2021, signing for Sagesse in the Second Division ahead of the second leg.

International career Rustom began his international career in 2003, playing in the qualifiers for the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Managerial career On 12 August 2020, Rustom was appointed assistant coach of the Lebanon national under-20 team. In 2023, after a season as assistant coach, Rustom was appointed head coach of Sagesse.

Personal life Rustom is the son of the Lebanese football manager and former player Emile Rustom. He also has two siblings: Elie and Lawrence.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Rustom?

Lebanese footballer

When was Paul Rustom born?

Paul Rustom was born on 26 January 1983 in Beirut.

What is Paul Rustom's occupation?

Paul Rustom is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Paul Rustom?

Paul Rustom is Lebanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Rustom

· Wikidata: Q7153367

· DBpedia: Paul Rustom

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