Hussein Akil

Hussein Akil (; born 3 May 1990) is a footballer who plays for Australian club St George FC. Born in Australia, Akil played for the Lebanon national under-23 team.

Club career
In 2008 Akil debuted for the Bankstown City Lions in the New South Wales Premier League aged 17. On 10 February 2011, it was announced that Akil had signed with the first-team of New South Wales Premier League side Sydney Olympic, having been transferred from Lebanese Premier League side Al-Mabarrah.

Woodlands Wellington
Akil debuted for Woodlands Wellington in a 1–0 away win against Young Lions on 12 February. One week later, Akil scored his first goal for Woodlands Wellington in a 3–1 home win against Geylang United on 19 February.

On 23 November 2012, it was announced by Woodlands Wellington that he would not be retained for the 2013 season.

Club career statistics

Hussein Akil's Profile

All numbers encased in brackets signify substitute appearances.

International career
In 2008 Hussein represented Australia at U-19 Schoolboy level where he participated in international friendlies in the United Kingdom.

In 2010, Akil was called up to the Lebanon national under-23 football team by its coach Emile Rustom for a friendly against Syria on 23 December. Akil was substituted onto the field in the 45th minute for Mohamad Haidar, as Lebanon won the match 2–0.

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Category:Lebanese footballers
Category:Australian soccer players
Category:Lebanese expatriate footballers
Category:Woodlands Wellington FC players
Category:Living people
Category:1990 births
Category:Australian people of Lebanese descent
Category:Association football midfielders