Hassan Maatouk

Hassan Maatouk, born on August 10, 1987, is a distinguished Lebanese professional footballer who has made a significant impact in the world of football as a forward for Jwaya in the Lebanese Premier League. Renowned for his exceptional pace and technical prowess, Maatouk holds the record as Lebanon's all-time top goalscorer and most-capped player, having captained the national team from 2016 to 2024.

Beginning his senior career at the young age of seventeen with Ahed in 2004, Maatouk quickly established himself as a formidable player, securing twelve trophies, including three league titles and three FA Cups over seven years. His journey took him to the UAE in 2011, where he played for Ajman, Emirates, and Fujairah, becoming the latter's all-time top scorer with fifty-six goals. In 2017, he returned to Lebanon to join Nejmeh, where he continued to shine, winning two Lebanese Elite Cups and earning the title of Best Player in the league for two consecutive seasons.

In 2019, Maatouk made a notable move to cross-city rivals Ansar, where he played a pivotal role in leading the team to their first league title in fourteen years in 2021, finishing as the top scorer. His international career began in 2006 at the age of nineteen, and he made a remarkable impact, scoring his first and last goals for Lebanon against Bangladesh in 2011 and 2024, respectively, with his final match featuring a stunning hat-trick.

As captain, Maatouk led Lebanon to their first Asian Cup qualification in 2019 and became the first Lebanese player to reach one hundred caps in 2022. He concluded his international career with twenty-six goals in one hundred twenty-three appearances, solidifying his legacy as Lebanon's all-time top scorer and most-capped player. Throughout his career, Maatouk has received numerous accolades, including being named Best Player in the Lebanese Premier League multiple times and winning the Golden Boot twice.