Tarek El Ali


Tarek Ahmad El Ali is a former footballer who played as a forward. Born in Sierra Leone, he played for the Lebanon national team.

Club career

Nejmeh

El Ali signed for Lebanese Premier League side Nejmeh's youth team on 4 August 2003. He began his senior career aged 17, in 2004–05. In his only season at Nejmeh, El Ali helped his side win the league, the Elite Cup, and the Super Cup.

Mabarra

In 2005 the Lebanese forward moved to Mabarra, staying seven seasons at the club, until 2012. El Ali won the Lebanese FA Cup with Mabarra 2007–08, the club's first, and competed in the 2009 AFC Cup. On 5 May 2009, El Ali scored his first AFC Cup goal against Iraqi club Erbil. However, with two wins in six matches, Mabarra came last in their group and were knocked-out of the competition.

Ahed

In 2012 El Ali moved to Ahed. During his four-season stay, he won a league title, two Elite Cups, and a Super Cup.

Loan to Tadamon Sour

On 17 August 2016, Tadamon Sour announced the signing of El Ali on a one-year loan from Ahed. Following a year at Tadamon Sour, playing 16 games and scoring twice, the loan was extended for two more years.

Return to Ahed

On 12 September 2019, Ahed announced the return from loan of El Ali. In his first season after returning to the club, El Ali helped Ahed lift the 2019 Super Cup, as well as the 2019 AFC Cup.

International career

On 18 April 2007, El Ali scored two goals for Lebanon U23, in a 2–1 win against Indonesia in the 2008 Olympic Games Qualifiers. He also played for the senior team, scoring two goals in five games between 2007 and 2011.

Honours

Nejmeh
Mabarra
Ahed
Individual