Ali Sabeh


Ali Abbas Sabeh is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Jwaya and the Lebanon national team.

Club career

Born in Bourj el-Barajneh, Lebanon, Sabeh started his football career in 2008 at the youth sector of local club Irshad SC|Irshad]. In 2010 he moved to Nejmeh's youth sector, and made his professional debut in 2012. After having played 15 years with Nejmeh, Sabeh announced his departure from the club in February 2025, citing personal reasons. On 16 March 2025, he signed for Ahed FC|Ahed]. Shortly after, on 16 July 2025, Sabeh joined newly-promoted club Jwaya.

International career

Sabeh was called up to the Lebanon national under-20 team for the 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie.
On 6 November 2014, Sabeh made his senior debut for Lebanon in a 3–2 defeat against the United [Arab Emirates national football team|United Arab Emirates]. In July 2019, he was called up for the 2019 WAFF Championship squad, but withdrew injured and was replaced by Ali Daher on 31 July. Sabeh's second cap came on 7 December 2021, over seven years from his debut, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 win over Sudan in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. In December 2023, Sabeh was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Personal life

Sabeh has three daughters.

Honours

Nejmeh