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 in the final on penalty shoot-outs.
On 3 January 2021, Rizk sustained an 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 qualifiers.

Honours

Shabab Sahel