Houssein Rizk


Houssein Hassan Rizk is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Shabab Sahel.

Club career

Nabi Chit

Rizk began his career with Nabi Chit during the 2017–18 Lebanese Premier League season; he scored three goals in 20 games, helping his side avoid relegation by finishing in 10th place.

Shabab Sahel

On 6 July 2018, Rizk joined newly-promoted Lebanese Premier League side Shabab Sahel. In 2018–19 Rizk played 20 games, scoring once. He helped Shabab Sahel win their first Lebanese Elite Cup in 2019, beating Ansar FC|Ansar] in the final on penalty shoot-outs.
On 3 January 2021, Rizk sustained an Anterior [cruciate ligament injury|ACL injury] to his right knee, in a league match against Nejmeh. He renewed his contract for two further seasons on 10 May. Rizk sustained another ACL injury, to his left knee, in February 2022; he underwent surgery.

International career

Rizk made his debut for the Lebanon national team on 15 October 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 away win against Sri Lanka in the 2022 [FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers].

Honours

Shabab Sahel