1. Rabih Ataya helped them win a Lebanese FA Cup and a Lebanese Super Cup.
22 Facts About Rabih Ataya
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In 2016, he moved to Iranian side Zob Ahan; Rabih Ataya returned to Lebanon two years later, joining Ahed.
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Rabih Ataya won the 2019 AFC Cup, among other domestic titles.
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Rabih Ataya then moved to Malaysia, on loan to UiTM and Kedah Darul Aman in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
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Rabih Ataya had a one-match stint at Ajman in the United Arab Emirates.
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In 2023, Rabih Ataya joined Nejmeh who promptly sent him on loan to TP Mazembe in DR Congo.
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Rabih Ataya helped Lebanon qualify for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, in which he played.
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Rabih Ataya began his career at hometown club Tadamon Sour in the Lebanese Premier League in 2006.
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On 5 February 2015, Rabih Ataya joined Iraqi Premier League club Masafi Al-Wasat for the rest of the season.
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Rabih Ataya remained at Ansar until 2017, scoring 20 league goals, and appearing in the 2013 AFC Cup.
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Rabih Ataya joined on an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee, and reunited with fellow Lebanese player Ali Hamam.
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On 17 August 2018, Rabih Ataya returned to Lebanon, joining reigning champions Ahed in a deal involving Hassan Chaito, Ghazi Honeine, and Hassan Bitar, who moved from Ansar to Ahed.
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On 14 February 2020, Rabih Ataya was sent on loan to newly promoted Malaysia Super League club UiTM.
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Rabih Ataya finished the season with two goals and two assists in nine games, helping his side reach sixth place in their first season in the top division.
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On 19 November 2020, Rabih Ataya moved on loan to league runners-up Kedah Darul Aman for the 2021 season, until November 2021.
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Rabih Ataya helped Kedah finish in second place, and qualify for the 2022 AFC Cup.
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In January 2022, Rabih Ataya moved to UAE Pro League side Ajman on a one-match contract; the nature of the contract is due to the temporary absence of Tunisian midfielder Firas Ben Larbi from Ajman's squad, as he would be competing in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Rabih Ataya was sent on loan to TP Mazembe in the Congolese Linafoot on 4 July 2023.
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In July 2024, Rabih Ataya renewed his contract with Nejmeh for 3 more years.
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Rabih Ataya scored his first goal against Jordan on 31 August 2016.
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Rabih Ataya was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup; he featured in two games, against Saudi Arabia and North Korea.
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Rabih Ataya has been likened to Algerian player Riyad Mahrez for his skilful play.