Mouhammed-Ali Najib Dhaini (; born 1 March 1994) is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for club Ahed. Born in Sweden, he has played for the Lebanon national team.
Having begun his senior career in Sweden at Division 3 side BK Olympic in 2013, Dhaini joined Torns IF in the Division 2 in 2017, helping them gain promotion to the Division 1 in his first season. In 2020, he joined Superettan club Trelleborgs FF. Dhaini moved to Lebanon in 2023, joining Ansar.
Club career
Torns IF Having previously played for BK Olympic, Dhaini joined Swedish Division 2 side Torns IF on 2 January 2017. He played 27 games, 25 in the league and two in the Svenska Cupen, helping his side gain promotion to the Division 1. Dhaini was nominated 2017 Torns IF Player of the Year for his performances.
In the Division 1, Dhaini played a total of 59 games (29 in 2018 and 30 in 2019), scoring once in 2018 against Utsiktens BK. Dhaini played 90 games in total for Torns IF.
Trelleborgs FF Following a trial in December 2019, Dhaini moved to Superettan side Trelleborgs FF on a one-year contract on 17 February 2020. Following a knee operation, Dhaini made his debut on 13 July against GAIS. He played 21 league games, making three assists, and helped his side remain in the Superettan after beating IF Brommapojkarna on penalty shoot-outs in the relegation playoffs.
Trelleborg extended Dhaini's contract for two years on 14 January 2021. Dhaini scored his first goal for Trelleborg on 10 May, helping his team draw 1–1 in the 2021 Superettan against Akropolis. On 26 October, Dhaini scored a brace in a 4–0 league win against AFC Eskilstuna. During the 2022 season, he helped Trelleborg come back from 2–0 down to win 4–2 against Dalkurd on 21 August, scoring the temporary 1–2 goal.
Lebanon On 29 December 2023, Dhaini joined Lebanese Premier League side Ansar ahead of the second leg of the 2023–24 season. He left Ansar on 1 September 2026.
On 28 September 2026, Dhaini signed for Ahed.
International career
Dhaini made his debut for the Lebanon national team in a friendly against Bahrain on 12 November 2020. In December 2023, Dhaini was included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Style of play A defensive midfielder, Dhaini has been noted for his passing and ball retention. Salif Camara Jönsson, team manager at Trelleborgs FF, described Dhaini's dual game and fighting spirit as his main strengths.
Personal life Dhaini has an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister. While playing for BK Olympic, Dhaini worked at a bakery.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBK Olympic2013Division 3151———1512014Division 320010——2102015Division 3170———1702016Division 2232———232Total753100000763Torns IF2017Division 225020——2702018Division 129120——3112019Division 130020——320Total841600000901Trelleborgs FF2020Superettan21050—102702021Superettan23420——2542022Superettan27342——3152023Superettan16300——163Total871011200109912Ansar2023–24Lebanese Premier League12030——1502024–25Lebanese Premier League170———1702025–26Lebanese Premier League1001010—120Total390401000440Career total28514222101030916
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon2020102021110202260202370202410Total260
Honours Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2024–25, 2025–26 Lebanese FA Cup: 2023–24
Individual BK Olympic Player of the Year: 2016 Torns IF Player of the Year: 2017
See also List of Lebanon international footballers born outside Lebanon
References
External links
Mouhammed-Ali Dhaini at Lagstatistik