Hassan Chaitou Explained

Hassan Chaitou
Fullname:Hassan Samih Chaitou
Birth Date:16 June 1991
Birth Place:At Tiri, Lebanon
Height:1.82 m[1] [2]
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Safa
Clubnumber:16
Youthclubs1:Khoyol
Years1:2011–2013
Clubs1:Khoyol
Years2:2013–2015
Clubs2:Safa
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2023
Clubs3:Ansar
Caps3:78
Goals3:4
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Safa
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:Lebanon U22
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018–
Nationalteam2:Lebanon
Nationalcaps2:21
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:13:21, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:26 March 2024

Hassan Samih Chaitou (Arabic: حسن سميح شعيتو, pronounced as /ˈħasan saˈmiːħ ˈʃʕajto, -tu/; born 16 June 1991), also known as Shibriko (pronounced as /ʃiː'briːko, -ku/), is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left-back for club Safa and the Lebanon national team.

Coming through their youth sector, Chaitou made his senior debut in the Lebanese Second Division with Khoyol in 2011. He moved to Safa in the Lebanese Premier League two years later, helping them win a Lebanese Super Cup in 2013. Chaitou joined Ansar in 2015, quickly establishing himself as a regular. He has won a league title, two Lebanese FA Cups and one Super Cup with the side.

Chaitou initially represented Lebanon internationally at under-22 level, playing at the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification in 2012. He made his senior-team debut in 2018, and was called up to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, without featuring in the tournament.

Club career

Coming through the youth system, Chaitou began his senior career at Lebanese Second Division side Khoyol during the 2011–12 season.[3] Following two seasons, Lebanese Premier League club Safa announced the signing of Chaitou on 7 March 2013.[4] In his first season at Safa, Chaito won the 2013 Lebanese Super Cup, beating Shabab Sahel 2–1 in the final.[5] During the 2013–14 season, Chaito played four league games. The following season (2014–15), Chaito didn't feature in the league for Safa.

In 2015 Chaitou joined Ansar. He became a regular for the team, playing 15 league games during the 2015–16 season. The following season, in 2016–17, Chaitou helped his side win the 2016–17 Lebanese FA Cup; he scored three goals in 13 league games that season. In 2020–21, Chaitou helped Ansar win their first league title since 2007, and their 14th overall.[6] He also helped Ansar win the double, beating Nejmeh in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup final on penalty shoot-outs.[7]

Chaitou returned to Safa in March 2023.[8]

International career

Chaitou 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, Chaitou was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup squad.[9] However, he didn't feature in the tournament.

In December 2023, Chaitou was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[10]

Style of play

A modern full-back, Shibriko is a quick player who can both attack and defend down the wing.[11]

Personal life

Chaitou'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, Chaitou wore his club's shirt which bore its name on the back.[12]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Lebanon201820
201980
202000
202160
202210
202310
202430
Total210

Honours

Safa

Ansar

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qatar Squad Lists . 4 January 2022 . . 13 . 5 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240105071439/https://assets.the-afc.com/2023_AFC_Asian_Cup/Squad_Lists/AFC-Asian-Cup-2023%E2%84%A2-Qatar-Squad-Lists.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021: List of players: Lebanon . . 9 . 4 December 2021 . 13 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Hassan 'Shibriko' Chaito. Strack-Zimmermann. Benjamin. www.national-football-teams.com. en. 2020-05-06.
  4. Web site: حسن شعيتو مكسب جديد للصفاء. archive.alahednews.com.lb. en. 2020-05-06.
  5. Web site: Lebanon - List of Cup Winners. RSSSF. 2020-05-06.
  6. Web site: 24 April 2021. ar:لقب 14 قياسي للأنصار على حساب النجمة بعد انتظار 14 سنة في بطولة كرة القدم. A record 14th title for Ansar at the expense of Nejmeh after waiting 14 years in the football championship. 24 April 2021. bintjbeil.org. ar.
  7. Web site: 2021-05-12. بالصور: ركلات الترجيح تتوج الأنصار بالكأس. 2021-05-12. كووورة.
  8. Web site: الصفاء يعلن أولى صفقاته . 28 March 2023 .
  9. Web site: AC2019 Final Squads . 25 June 2022 . . 19.
  10. Web site: منتخب لبنان يعلن تشكيلته إلى كأس آسيا. The Lebanon national team announces its squad for the Asian Cup. Lebanese Football Association. 30 December 2023. 30 December 2023. ar.
  11. Web site: 9 January 2019. The final 23: who are they?. 26 July 2019. Lebanese Football Review. en.
  12. FA Lebanon. 15 May 2019.