Husseyn Chakroun

Husseyn Zakaria Chakroun is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Hannover 96. Born in Germany, he plays for the Lebanon national team.

Club career

Chakroun began his youth career at Fortuna Sachsenross and Hannoverscher SC. In the summer of 2023, he transferred from the under-19 team of JFV Calenberger Land to Hannover 96 II, the reserve team of Hannover 96 competing in the Regionalliga Nord, the fourth tier of German football. In his debut season, he played a key role in helping the team secure first place in the league and achieve promotion to the 3. Liga, recording eight goals and 12 assists in 34 appearances. On 19 April 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Hannover 96, valid until 30 June 2026.
During the 2024–25 season, Chakroun was integrated into the first-team squad of Hannover 96, which competed in the 2. Bundesliga. He made his league debut on 22 February 2025, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw against SC Paderborn. That season, he featured in 20 matches in the 3. Liga, scoring four goals and providing three assists, and made one appearance in the 2. Bundesliga. On 27 June 2025, his contract was extended by one year, until 30 June 2027.
Chakroun scored his first goal for Hannover 96 on 28 September 2025, helping his team defeat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–1 in the 2025–26 2. Bundesliga.

Born in Hanover, Germany, to Lebanese parents, Chakroun is eligible to represent both Germany and Lebanon at the international level.
He received his first call-up to the Lebanon national team on 5 November 2024 for friendly matches against Thailand and Myanmar. Chakroun made his international debut on 14 November 2024, starting in a 0–0 draw against Thailand. He scored his first goal for Lebanon on 25 March 2025 in a 5–0 victory over Brunei during the 2027 [AFC Asian Cup qualification – third round|2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification] campaign.

Chakroun primarily operates as a winger and is noted for his speed and technical ability.

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1		Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar		4–0	5–0	2027 AFC [Asian Cup qualification – third round\|2027 Asian Cup qualification]
2		Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar		2–0	4–0	2027 Asian Cup qualification

Hannover 96 II