Eyad Hammoud Explained

Eyad Hammoud
Fullname:Eyad Omar Hammoud
Birth Date:2001 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Majdal Anjar, Lebanon
Height:1.65 m[1]
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2009–2017
Youthclubs1:Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Youthyears2:2017–2019
Youthclubs2:Sheffield Wednesday
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Ansar
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Totalcaps:3
Totalgoals:0
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:Bulgaria U16
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Bulgaria U17
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:Bulgaria U18
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2019
Nationalteam4:Lebanon U19
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:0

Eyad Omar Hammoud (; Bulgarian: Ияд Омар Хамуд; born 24 July 2001) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward.[2] [3]

Born in Lebanon to a Lebanese father and a Bulgarian mother, Hammoud moved to Bulgaria at a young age and obtained citizenship; he represented Bulgaria at youth level between 2016 and 2019, before switching allegiance to Lebanon.

Club career

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Hammoud made his professional debut for Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 20 November 2016, in the local derby against Botev Plovdiv. At age of 15 years, 3 months and 26 days he became the second-youngest player to play in Bulgarian First League.[4] [5] Lokomotiv won the match 2–0, with Hammoud assisting the first goal.[6]

Sheffield Wednesday

In the beginning of 2017, Hammoud trialled with Sheffield Wednesday, returning to Lokomotiv with and option to sign with the team in the summer.[7] On 27 June 2017, he signed a two-year contract with the club, joining the under-18 team until gaining a work permit.[8] [9] Hammoud trialed with Preston North End in April 2019, but returned to Sheffield until he was released by the club on 8 May.[10] [11]

Ansar

On 6 August 2019, Hammoud signed for Lebanese Premier League side Ansar on a five-year deal.[12]

International career

On 23 May 2017, Hammoud played for Bulgaria U16 in the 1–1 draw against Cyprus U16.[13] He was also called up for the U18 team in March 2019 to play two friendly games against Ukraine U18.[14] In August 2019 Hammoud switched allegiance to Lebanon, representing his native country's under-19 team in two friendly games against Armenia.[15]

Style of play

A center forward with good technical skills, Hammoud is a fast player, both on and off the ball, with good vision and positioning in the field. Hammoud's link up play with his team mates, as well as his eye for goal, are vital in his teams' attacking plays.[16]

Personal life

Hammoud was born in Majdal Anjar, Lebanon. His father, Omar, is Lebanese and his mother, Maria, is Bulgarian from Burgas. He moved with his family to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in 2009 at the age of eight.[17] He holds dual citizenship, Lebanese and Bulgarian.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Sheffield Wednesday

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HAMMOUD, Eyad - Scouting Team. www.scouting-team.com. 4 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190425070042/http://www.scouting-team.com/players/1425/hammoud_eyad.html. 25 April 2019. dead.
  2. Web site: HAMMOUD, Eyad - Scouting Team. www.scouting-team.com. 4 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190425070042/http://www.scouting-team.com/players/1425/hammoud_eyad.html. 25 April 2019. dead.
  3. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday vs Burnley on 03 Nov 18 - Match Centre - Sheffield Wednesday. www.swfc.co.uk. 4 May 2019.
  4. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=635296 Рекорд! Детето чудо на Локо (Пловдив) отвя Антонио Вутов и всички останали
  5. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=635382 Уточнение: Левскар все още държи рекорда за най-млад играч в елита
  6. http://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=635290 Локо Пд се качи на трона под тепетата с два шедьовъра
  7. http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-legend-says-forward-sign-sheffield-wednesday-official-sent-week-talks/ Club legend says forward should sign for Sheffield Wednesday, official sent this week for talks
  8. https://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=671411 Бижуто на Локо (Пд) вече е собственост на славен английски клуб
  9. http://www.scouting-team.com/news/2555/Iyad_Hamud_signs_a_contract_with_sheffield_wednesday_fc_england.html Eyad Hammoud signs a contract with Sheffield Wednesday FC, England
  10. Web site: Seven more leave Wednesday. www.swfc.co.uk. en-gb. 12 May 2019.
  11. Web site: Some Sheffield Wednesday fans react with shock as Owls release Eyad Hammoud. Cusick. Aiden. 8 May 2019. Here Is The City. en. 12 May 2019.
  12. Web site: الأنصار يتعاقد مع اللبناني البلغاري حمود. Lebanon. Football. football-lebanon.com. 2019-08-07.
  13. https://www.sportal.bg/news.php?news=665669 България U16 завърши 1:1 с Кипър U16 в контрола
  14. Web site: Български Футболен Съюз - Групата на България U18 за приятелските двубои с Украйна U18. bfunion.bg. 2019-08-21.
  15. Web site: منتخب شباب لبنان يخسر أمام أرمينيا ودياً. lebanonfg.com. en. 2019-08-21.
  16. Web site: Eyad Hammoud - Forward - Under-18 profiles - Sheffield Wednesday. www.swfc.co.uk. 4 May 2019.
  17. Web site: Blitz.bg/Sport. Кой е Ияд Хамуд и как Ботев го изпусна с лека ръка (СНИМКИ). 2020-09-03. Blitz.bg/sport. bulgarian.
  18. Web site: حمود يحقق الثنائية مع شيفيلد ونسداي الإنكليزي. Lebanon. Football. football-lebanon.com. 2019-05-04. 10 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191210102901/http://football-lebanon.com/details.php?id=6719. dead.
  19. Web site: حمود يحقق الثنائية مع شيفيلد ونسداي الإنكليزي. Lebanon. Football. football-lebanon.com. 2019-05-04. 10 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191210102901/http://football-lebanon.com/details.php?id=6719. dead.
  20. Web site: Ияд Хамуд: Надявам се, че това ще е стимул за младите. Sportal.bg. 4 May 2019.