Wehbi Jihad Fawaz (; born 5 May 2006) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for club Jwaya. Born in the Ivory Coast, he plays for the Lebanon national team.
Early life Fawaz was born and raised in the Marcory suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to a Lebanese family originally from Jwaya.
Club career Fawaz began his youth career at Sporting Qlaileh, making one senior appearance in the 2021–22 Lebanese Second Division, before the club changed its name to Tawfeer in January 2024. In January 2025, he signed for French club Atlas Paillade in the Régional 1, and also played at university level, winning the French University Championship in Montpellier.
In July 2025, Fawaz returned to Lebanon, signing for hometown club Jwaya. On 18 October 2025, Fawaz scored his first goal for Jwaya in a 5–0 win against Racing Beirut.
International career Fawaz was called up to the Lebanon national under-23 team for training camps in February and September 2026.
Fawaz received his first call-up to the Lebanon national team from head coach Madjid Bougherra in September 2026, ahead of friendly matches against the Maldives and Kyrgyzstan in October. He made his debut on 1 October, providing two assists to Ali Kassas in a 6–0 win against the Maldives, becoming the first player to record two assists on his international debut for Lebanon.https://the-lfa.com.lb/news/LEBxKYR_pre.php
Style of play Fawaz plays in midfield. He has been described as having good game awareness, quick decision-making and technical ability, while also being noted for his physical strength and ability to contribute to attacking moves.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueLebanon CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSporting QlailehLebanese Second Division2021–2210——10JwayaLebanese Premier League2025–262121010232Lebanese Premier League2026–270031—31Total2124110263Career total2224110273
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon202620Total20
See also List of Lebanon international footballers born outside Lebanon
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