Hassan Chaitou

Hassan Chaitou
Chaitou with Ansar in 2020
Personal information
Full name Hassan Samih Chaitou
Date of birth (1991-06-16) 16 June 1991 (age 35)
Place of birth At Tiri, Lebanon
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Tripoli
Youth career
2010–2011 Khoyol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Khoyol
2013–2015 Safa 4 (0)
2015–2023 Ansar 78 (4)
2023–2025 Safa 45 (0)
2025–2026 Nejmeh 16 (0)
2026– Tripoli 0 (0)
International career‡
2012 Lebanon U22 5 (0)
2018–2024 Lebanon 21 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:20, 27 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 March 2024

Hassan Samih Chaitou (Arabic: حسن سميح شعيتو, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [ˈħasan saˈmiːħ ˈʃʕajto, -tu]; born 16 June 1991), also known as Shibriko (شبريكو), is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left-back for Lebanese Premier League club Tripoli.

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 won a league title, two Lebanese FA Cups and one Super Cup in eight seasons with the side. Chaitou returned to Safa in 2023, and moved to Nejmeh in 2025, winning the Lebanese FA Cup.

Chaitou initially represented Lebanon internationally at under-22 level, playing in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualifiers. He made his senior-team debut in 2018, and was called up to the 2019 and 2023 AFC Asian Cups.

Early life

Born in At Tiri, Lebanon, Chaitou was raised in Haret Hreik, in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Chaitou's nickname, "Shibriko", originated in his childhood after he wore a jersey belonging to his older brother, who played for a local club named Shibriko in Haret Hreik. Friends began calling him by the name printed on the shirt, and the nickname eventually replaced his given name among family, friends and later throughout his football career.

While in his second year of studying electronics at the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL), he was encouraged by his cousin to join Khoyol. After playing in the youth championship, he was promoted to the first team.

Club career

Chaitou (right) with Ansar against Ahed in 2020

Safa

Coming through the youth system, Chaitou began his senior career at Lebanese Second Division side Khoyol during the 2011–12 season. Following two seasons, Lebanese Premier League club Safa announced the signing of Chaitou on 7 March 2013. 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 (2014–15), Chaito did not feature in the league for Safa.

Ansar

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. He also helped Ansar win the double, beating Nejmeh in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup final on penalty shoot-outs.

During his final seasons at Ansar, Chaitou missed time after suffering a fractured ankle that required surgery. Chaitou remained with Ansar until 2023, serving as club captain before departing for Safa.

Safa, Nejmeh, Tripoli

Chaitou returned to Safa in March 2023. In August 2025, he joined Nejmeh. In September 2026, Chaitou signed for Tripoli.

International career

Chaitou with the Lebanon national team against Iran in 2022

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. However, he did not play in the tournament. In December 2023, Chaitou was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Style of play

A modern full-back, Chaitou is a quick player who can both attack and defend down the wing. Chaitou initially played as a striker during his first-team spell at Khoyol before later being converted into a full-back.

Personal life

Before beginning his football career, Chaitou studied electronics at the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL). In September 2026, he obtained his bachelor's degree in physical education from USAL.

Career statistics

International

As of match played 26 March 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Lebanon 201820
201980
202000
202160
202210
202310
202430
Total 210

Honours

Safa

Ansar

Nejmeh

References

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  2. ↑ "AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qatar Squad Lists" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021: List of players: Lebanon" (PDF). FIFA. 4 December 2021. p. 9. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
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