Rony Azar
Rony Charbel Azar (; born 20 February 1983) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a forward. Coming through the youth system, Azar began his career at Nejmet Sahra, helping them win the Lebanese Third Division in 2002–03 and gain promotion to the Lebanese Second Division. In 2005 Azar moved to Safa in the Lebanese Premier League, staying there 10 seasons. During his stay, he helped Safa win multiple cups, most notably the club's first two league titles. He was also runner-up at the 2008 AFC Cup. Azar moved on a two-year loan to Tripoli, before joining Racing Beirut in 2018. He returned to Safa in summer 2021. Azar played for the Lebanon national under-23 team between 2003 and 2004, during the 2004 Summer Olympics qualifiers. He also represented the senior side in 2004 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, playing three games. Club career Growing up in the Sin el Fil district of Beirut, Azar began his career at Nejmet Sahra in 1996, aged 13. He helped his side win the Lebanese Third Division in 2002–03, gaining promotion to the Lebanese Second Division. In 2005, Azar moved to Lebanese Premier League club Safa. He helped the club