Louay Chanko


Louay Chanko is a retired Swedish-Assyrian-born Syrian footballer who played as a midfielder. After his playing career, Chanko has worked as a coach.

International career

In 2008, he was called up to Syrian national team to play against a local league club. He received first cap for Syria at 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification against Kuwait on 8 June 2008. Earlier the same the year Chanko played for the Swedish national team in a friendly against Costa Rica.
Chanko was selected to Valeriu Tiţa's 23-man final squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 in Qatar. He came as a substitute in the third group game against Jordan, replacing Ali Diab in the 63rd minute.

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Appearances in major competitions

Honours

;Djurgården
;Malmö FF