Johny El Zein (born 24 March 1992), simply known as Zein, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Aris Limassol FC. Born in the United Arab Emirates, El Zein represents Belize internationally.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Johny El Zein | ||
Date of birth | 24 March 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Aris Limassol | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Ethnikos Achna | 3 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Enosis Neon Paralimni | ||
2019– | Aris Limassol | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editZein was born in Dubai, UAE played previously for Ethnikos Achna FC. Officials announced on 2 February 2018, Zein was eligible to play against Apoel FC just days after the signing.[1] Zein made his professional debut with Ethnikos Achna FC against Doxa Katokopias FC coming on as a substitute.[2][3]
Aris FC
editIn August 2019 announcement was made that the versatile winger signed for the season 2019/2020 with Aris FC.[4] He made his league Debut coming off the bench on the 54th minute and scoring one goal with a good clinical finish.[5] On Aris FC victory against Omonia Aradippou, Zein helped coming off the bench to keep the lead. The Limassol team are now 1st place of the first group.[6]
International career
editEl Zein was born in the United Arab Emirates to a Belizean Arab father and Cypriot mother. He was called up to represent the Belize national team in March 2021.[7]
Personal life
editZein has made contributions alongside his teammates at Enosis Neon Paralimni to a charitable event, which aims to raise money for children with special needs.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Μεταγραφή... από Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα (ΠΑΙΖΕΙ με ΑΠΟΕΛ)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Εύκολη τεσσάρα στο Δασάκι (φώτος)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Πάρτι με ΕΞΑΡΑ (φώτος)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Ενίσχυση με El Zein/Πληροφορίες". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ "ΙΔΑΝΙΚΟ ντεμπούτο για Johny!". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ "Μπήκε... και βοήθησε". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ "FFB announces new player to National Senior Team". Amandala Newspaper. 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Το άλλο πρόσωπο των ποδοσφαιριστών της Ένωσης- Στήριξαν φιλανθρωπικό σκοπό" (in Greek). Socialista.com.cy. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
External links
edit- Johny El Zein at Soccerway
- Johny El Zein at Footbl.com