Husseyn Zakaria Chakroun (Arabic: حسين زكريا شكرون; born 10 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96. Born in Germany, he plays for the Lebanon national team.

Husseyn Chakroun
Personal information
Full name Husseyn Zakaria Chakroun[1]
Date of birth (2004-11-10) 10 November 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Hanover, Germany[1]
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Hannover 96
Number 14
Youth career
Fortuna Sachsenross
Hannoverscher SC
0000–2023 JFV Calenberger Land
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Hannover 96 II 42 (11)
2024– Hannover 96 0 (0)
International career
2024– Lebanon 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:41, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:41, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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A youth player for Fortuna Sachsenross and Hannoverscher SC,[2] in the summer of 2023 Chakroun moved from the under-19 team of JFV Calenberger Land to Regionalliga (fourth tier) side Hannover 96 II.[3] In his first season, he helped the team to promotion to the 3. Liga.[4] On 19 April 2024, he signed his first professional contract until 2026.[5] Chakroun was integrated in the Hannover 96 squad, playing in the 2. Bundesliga during the 2024–25 season.[4]

International career

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Born and raised in Hanover, Germany to Lebanese parents, Chakroun is eligible to represent both Germany and Lebanon internationally.[4]

Chakroun was first called up to the Lebanon national team on 5 November 2024, for friendly games against Thailand and Myanmar.[6] He made his debut on 14 November, playing as a starter in a 0–0 draw to Thailand.[7]

Style of play

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Chakroun is a winger known for his speed and technical ability.[6]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 14 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Lebanon 2024 1 0
Total 1 0

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Husseyn Chakroun". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ ""Auf den Bolzplätzen von Hannover das Fußballspielen gelernt": U23-Offensivmann Husseyn Chakroun unterschreibt Profivertrag". www.hannover96.de (in German). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Zwei U23-Neuzugänge: Sean Busch und Husseyn Chakroun wechseln in die 96-Akademie". www.hannover96.de (in German). 16 June 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Erstmals eingeladen: Husseyn Chakroun für A-Nationalmannschaft Libanons nominiert". www.hannover96.de (in German). 11 June 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ ""Auf den Bolzplätzen von Hannover das Fußballspielen gelernt": U23-Offensivmann Husseyn Chakroun unterschreibt Profivertrag". www.hannover96.de (in German). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b منتخب لبنان يستعيد حضوره الدولي و٣ مغتربين جدد ينضمون اليه [Lebanon national team regains its international presence and three new expatriates join it] (in Arabic). Lebanese Football Association. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  7. ^ https://globalsportsarchive.com/match/soccer/2024-11-14/thailand-vs-lebanon/3552704/
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