Hassan Chaito (footballer, born 1991)


Hassan Samih Chaito, also known as Shibriko, is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club Ansar and the Lebanon national team. A modern day full-back, Shibriko is a quick player who can both attack and defend down the flank.

Club career

Coming through the youth system, Chaito began his senior career at Lebanese Second Division side Khoyol during the 2011–12 season. Following two seasons at Khoyol, on 7 March 2013, Lebanese Premier League club Safa announced the signing of Chaito. In his first season at Safa, Chaito won the 2013 Lebanese Super Cup, beating Shabab Sahel 2–1 in the final. During the 2013–14 season, Chaito played four league games. The following season, Chaito didn't feature in the league for Safa.
In 2015 Chaito joined Ansar. He would become a regular for the team, playing 15 league games during the 2015–16 season. The following season, in 2016–17, Chaito helped his side win the 2016–17 Lebanese FA Cup; he scored three goals in 13 league games that season.

International career

Chaito played for the Lebanon national under-22 team at the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification in 2012. His senior international debut for Lebanon came on 20 November 2018, in a friendly against Australia; Lebanon lost 3–0. In December 2018, Chaito was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad. However, he didn't feature in the tournament.

Personal life

Chaito's nickname comes from the name of his local club in Haret Hreik where he used to play: Shibriko. Indeed, when playing football with his friends, Chaito would wear his club's shirt which bore its name on the back.

Honours and achievements

Club

Safa
Ansar