Mahdi Wissam Zein (; born 23 May 2000) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Ansar and the Lebanon national team.
Club career On 29 April 2019, Nejmeh renewed the contract of Zein for five years, renewable for two additional seasons. On 2 April 2021, Zein scored his first senior goal against Shabab Sahel, helping his side win 3–0 in the league. In July 2024, Zein renewed his contract with Nejmeh for two more years.
On 5 January 2026, Zein transferred to cross-city rivals Ansar on a two-and-half-year contract.https://elmaestrosport.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D8%B6%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84/
International career
Zein represented Lebanon at under-16, under-19 and under-23 levels. His senior debut came on 4 December 2021, as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Algeria in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. On 25 June 2023, Zein scored his first senior international goal in a 4–1 win against Bhutan in the 2023 SAFF Championship.
Style of play Zein plays as a playmaking midfielder, operating in a role that links defence and attack. He is noted for his through passes and ball control.
Personal life Mahdi Zein's paternal uncle, Haitham Zein, is a former Lebanese international.
Career statistics International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon2021202022302023101Total151
Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zein goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Mehdi ZeinNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India4–04–12023 SAFF Championship
Honours Nejmeh Lebanese Premier League: 2023–24 Lebanese FA Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23 Lebanese Elite Cup: 2021 Lebanese Super Cup: 2023, , 2024
Ansar Lebanese Premier League: 2025–26
See also List of association football families
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