Walid Shour

Walid Adel Shour (; born 10 June 1996) is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for club Jwaya and the Lebanon national team.

Starting his senior career at Ahed, he was loaned out to Racing Beirut for one season in 2018–19. Upon his return to Ahed he helped them win the 2019 AFC Cup, before being sent on a one-year loan to Shabab Sahel in 2021–22. In summer 2024, Shour joined Brisbane Roar in Australia.

Born in Sierra Leone, Shour was called up to represent Sierra Leone internationally at senior level in 2019, without making an appearance. He opted to represent Lebanon, making his senior debut in 2021 and playing in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Early life Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Shour began playing at hometown club Kallon in 2010. In 2011, he moved to English club Luton Town, staying until 2014. He was named Best Player of the 2016 China International Football League Summer Cup.

Club career Ahed and loans On 27 July 2018, Shour signed for Lebanese Premier League side Ahed; he was sent on loan to Racing Beirut on 11 September. During his time on loan, Shour played 13 league games.

Upon his return to Ahed, Shour played in the cancelled 2019–20 Lebanese Premier League. Shour scored his first senior goal on 10 April 2021, helping Ahed win 2–1 against Shabab Sahel. Shour also played one game in the 2019 AFC Cup, which Ahed won. He played 13 league games and scored once. Shour made 20 appearances for the Roar in his first season before agreeing a mutual termination of his contract, a year ahead of its expiry.

Jwaya On 14 July 2025, Shour joined newly promoted club Jwaya.

International career

Born in Sierra Leone to a Lebanese father and a Sierra Leonean mother, Shour was eligible to represent both Sierra Leone and Lebanon internationally. In August 2019, he was called up to Sierra Leone's preliminary squad ahead of the first round of qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but was eventually dropped from the final selection.

On 2 September 2021, Shour made his international debut for Lebanon in the 2022 FIFA World Cup third qualifying round, coming on as a 90th-minute substitute in a 0–0 away draw to the United Arab Emirates. In December 2023, Shour was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. On 9 October 2025, he scored his first international goal in a 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Bhutan, helping Lebanon win 2–0.

Career statistics International

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

Honours Ahed Lebanese Premier League: 2022–23 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2022 Lebanese Super Cup: 2019; runner-up: 2023 Lebanese FA Cup runner-up: 2022–23, 2023–24 AFC Cup: 2019; runner-up: 2023–24