Mahdi Zein

Mahdi Wissam Zein (مهدي وسام زين; born 23 May 2000) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Nejmeh 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.

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
Regarded as one of Lebanon's most promising players, Zein is a playmaking midfielder, capable of moving play from the defence to the attack. His main abilities are his through passes and ball control.

Personal life
Mahdi Zein's uncle, Haitham Zein, is a former Lebanese international.

International

 * Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zein goal.

Honours
Nejmeh
 * Lebanese Premier League: 2023–24
 * Lebanese FA Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23; runner-up: 2020–21
 * Lebanese Elite Cup: 2021
 * Lebanese Super Cup: 2023; runner-up: 2021