Hady Ghandour

Hady Ismail Ghandour (/ˈhadi ɡanˈdʊər/ HA-dee gan-DOOR;Arabic: هادي اسماعيل غندور‎, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: ['heːdi ɣan'duːr, -de]; born 27 January 2000) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic.

Coming through the youth system, Ghandour began his senior career at Tooting & Mitcham United in 2018. He moved to Charlton Athletic after two seasons at the club. Born in England, Ghandour is of Lebanese descent; he has represented Lebanon internationally at youth level.

Club Career

Tooting & Mitcham United

2018–19: Debut season

Coming through the youth system, Ghandour made his senior debut for Isthmian League South Central Division side Tooting & Mitcham United on 9 October 2018, against Burgess Hill Town in the Velocity Trophy. His first league game came four days later against Cheshunt. One week later, on 20 October, Ghandour scored his first goal, helping his side beat Egham Town 4–3 away from home in the league. On 23 February 2019, he scored his first brace for Tooting & Mitcham United, against Waltham Abbey in a 2–1 win. Ghandour ended the 2018–19 season with seven goals in 25 league appearances.

2019–20: Four goals in one game

Ghandour's first goal of the 2019–20 season came on 20 August 2019, in a 3–1 home win against Ashford Town. On 7 December 2019, he scored four goals against Chertsey Town, helping his side win 5–0. The player stated in an interview: "It’s just surreal. To score four goals – at any level – is crazy. It doesn’t come around often at all." Ghandour scored six goals in 17 league appearances – seven in 31 in all competitions. For his performances, Ghandour was nominated 2019–20 Tooting & Mitcham United Managers' Player of the Season, and Supporters' Most Improved Player of the Season.

Charlton Athletic

2020–21: Professio