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.

Zein
Personal information
Full name Johny El Zein
Date of birth (1992-03-24) 24 March 1992 (age 32)
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

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Zein 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

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In 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

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El 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

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Zein 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

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  1. ^ "Μεταγραφή... από Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα (ΠΑΙΖΕΙ με ΑΠΟΕΛ)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Εύκολη τεσσάρα στο Δασάκι (φώτος)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Πάρτι με ΕΞΑΡΑ (φώτος)". kerkida.net | Αθλητικά, Κύπρος, Ειδήσεις, Sports. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Ενίσχυση με El Zein/Πληροφορίες". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  5. ^ "ΙΔΑΝΙΚΟ ντεμπούτο για Johny!". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Μπήκε... και βοήθησε". Kerkida.net. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  7. ^ "FFB announces new player to National Senior Team". Amandala Newspaper. 13 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Το άλλο πρόσωπο των ποδοσφαιριστών της Ένωσης- Στήριξαν φιλανθρωπικό σκοπό" (in Greek). Socialista.com.cy. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
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