Ali Abbas Sabeh (, ; born 24 June 1994) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Jwaya and the Lebanon national team.
Club career
Born in Bourj el-Barajneh, Lebanon, Sabeh started his football career in 2008 at the youth sector of local club Irshad. In 2010 he moved to Nejmeh's youth sector, and made his professional debut in 2012. After having played 15 years with Nejmeh, Sabeh announced his departure from the club in February 2025, citing personal reasons. On 16 March 2025, he signed for Ahed. Shortly after, on 16 July 2025, Sabeh joined newly promoted club Jwaya.
International career Sabeh was called up to the Lebanon national under-20 team for the 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie.
Sabeh was first called up to the Lebanon national team in October 2014, as part of a mixed squad of senior and Olympic players for friendly matches against Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He made his debut against the United Arab Emirates on 6 November, in a 3–2 defeat.
In July 2019, he was called up for the 2019 WAFF Championship squad, but withdrew injured and was replaced by Ali Daher on 31 July. Sabeh's second cap came on 7 December 2021, over seven years from his debut, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 win over Sudan in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. In December 2023, Sabeh was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Personal life Sabeh has three daughters.
Career statistics International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon201410201500201600201700201800201900202000202110202200202370Total90
Honours Nejmeh Lebanese Premier League: 2023–24 Lebanese FA Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2017, 2018, 2021 Lebanese Super Cup: 2023, 2024
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