Abbas Ibrahim Assi (; born 9 July 1995) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder or right-back.
Club career On 8 January 2022, Assi joined Iraqi Premier League side Naft Maysan on a six-month loan from Shabab Sahel. He made his debut on 8 February, coming on as a half-time substitute in a 1–1 draw against Al-Naft. Assi suffered a severe injury to his right foot in May that ended his season prematurely, forcing him to return to Lebanon to undergo surgery. As the initial surgery was not successful, he underwent a second – successful – surgery in October which extended his return a further three months.
In May 2024, after 10 years at Sahel, Assi moved to Safa on a free transfer.
International career Assi made his international debut for Lebanon on 6 November 2014, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 friendly defeat to the United Arab Emirates.
Style of play Mainly used as a central midfielder, Assi has also been deployed as a right-back.
Career statistics International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon201410201500201600201700201800201900202000202190202230Total130
Honours Shabab Sahel Lebanese Elite Cup: 2019 Lebanese Challenge Cup: 2014, 2015 Lebanese Second Division: 2017–18
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