Ali Nizar Hamam (; born 25 August 1986) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a right-back.
After playing for Taqadom Anqoun and Ahli Saida in his early career, Hamam joined Nejmeh in 2008, winning two league titles and one Super Cup. After six seasons at Nejmeh, Hamam moved to Iran at Zob Ahan, where he won the Hazfi Cup twice and the Super Cup once. He returned to Nejmeh in 2018, winning one league title, two FA Cups, and two Elite Cups. Hamam played for Jwaya between 2024 and 2026.
Hamam played for the Lebanon national team between 2009 and 2019, and was capped 56 times, scoring three goals. He was part of the team that played in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Lebanon's first participation through regular qualification.
Club career
Hamam started his career with Taqadom Anqoun. After playing for Ahli Saida, Hamam moved to Nejmeh in August 2008.
In July 2014, Hamam joined Iranian club Zob Ahan. In 2020, he was voted best right-back of the 2016 AFC Champions League. Hamam terminated his contract with Zob Ahan in December 2017, and returned to Nejmeh ahead of the second half of the 2017–18 season on a four-and-a-half-year contract. In September 2021, he renewed his contract with Nejmeh for one season.
In August 2024, Hamam joined Jwaya. He departed the club in August 2026.
International career
In December 2018, Hamam was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. On 16 October 2019, Hamam announced his retirement from international football, with three goals in 56 matches.
Style of play Hamam's main qualities are his experience on the field and his defensive abilities, as well as his attacking threat.
Career statistics Club
ClubDivisionSeasonLeagueHazfi CupAsiaTotal Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Zob AhanPersian Gulf Pro League2014–15 25 0 5 0 – – 30 0Persian Gulf Pro League2015–16 24 1 5 0 7 0 36 1 Persian Gulf Pro League2016–17 24 2 4 0 4 0 32 2 Persian Gulf Pro League2017–1871000071Career Total804 14 0 11 0 1074
International Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hamam goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Ali HamamNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition115 November 2015Saida Municipal Stadium, Saida, Lebanon4–07–02018 FIFA World Cup qualification 210 October 2017Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon4–05–02019 AFC Asian Cup qualification 39 November 2017National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore1–01–0Friendly
Honours Nejmeh Lebanese Premier League: 2008–09, 2013–14, 2023–24 Lebanese FA Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23; runner-up: 2020–21 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2018, 2021 Lebanese Super Cup: 2009; runner-up: 2021
Zob Ahan Iranian Hazfi Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16 Iranian Super Cup: 2016
Individual IFFHS All-time Lebanon Men's Dream Team Fans' Asian Champions League XI: 2016 Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14
See also List of Lebanon international footballers
References
External links
Ali Hamam at RSSSF