12 Facts About Adnan Haidar

Adnan Haidar represented Lebanon at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Adnan Haidar was born in Drammen, Norway and grew up in the capital Oslo, where he lived in the Klemetsrud neighborhood.

Adnan Haidar played for Klemetsrud's youth sector until he joined Valerenga's youth department in 2001.

Adnan Haidar signed a professional contract with the club in 2008, making his debut against Lyn on 15 September as a substitute.

In total, Adnan Haidar made three appearances for Valerenga in all competitions in the 2008 season, winning the Norwegian Cup in his first season as a professional.

Adnan Haidar returned to Valerenga for the 2010 season and scored his first and second ever senior goals for Valerenga in his first game since returning from loan against Oppsal in the Norwegian Cup of 2010.

Adnan Haidar finished the season with six appearances and scoring two goals in all competitions.

Adnan Haidar later went to Burnley on trial, but returned without a contract.

Adnan Haidar rejected a new trial proposal at Burnley two weeks later.

Adnan Haidar has represented Norway at youth international level: he played nine matches for the under-16s in 2005 and as seven matches for the under-19 in 2008.

In October 2012, Adnan Haidar was called up to represent Lebanon, and made his debut for Lebanon in the friendly match against Yemen on 16 October.

An all-round midfielder, Adnan Haidar is not only a physical presence on the pitch but has good ball control.