Mahmoud Kojok (footballer, born 1991)

Mahmoud Mohammad Kojok (Arabic: محمود محمد كجك; born 1 April 1991) is a Lebanese former footballer who played as a striker.

Not to be confused with Mahmoud Kojok (footballer, born 1990).
In this Lebanese name, the father's name is Mohammad and the family name is Kojok.
Mahmoud Kojok
Personal information
Full name Mahmoud Mohammad Kojok[1]
Date of birth (1991-04-01) 1 April 1991
Place of birth Jieh, Lebanon[1]
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Ansar
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2021 Ansar 102+ (14)
2015–2016 → Racing Beirut (loan) 20 (2)
2018–2019 → Shabab Sahel (loan) 17 (1)
Total 139+ (17)
International career
2012 Lebanon U22 5 (2)
2011 Lebanon U23 2 (0)
2012–2016 Lebanon 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:02, 24 April 2021 (UTC)

Starting his career at Ansar in 2008, remained at the club until his retirement in 2021. He also had stints at Racing Beirut and Shabab Sahel on loan. With Ansar, Kojok won multiple titles, namely a Lebanese Premier League title, four Lebanese FA Cups, and two Lebanese Super Cups.

Having already represented Lebanon internationally at youth level, Kojok made his senior debut at the 2012 WAFF Championship. He also participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Club career

Kojok began his career at Ansar during the 2008–09 Lebanese Premier League.[2] He was sent on a one-year loan to Racing Beirut on 16 September 2015,[2] scoring two goals in 20 games in the 2015–16 season.[3] On 10 August 2018, Kojok joined Shabab Sahel on loan for one year.[4]

Kojok scored two braces in a row in the 2020–21 Lebanese FA Cup for Ansar, against Ahli Nabatieh and Chabab Ghazieh on 29 April and 4 May 2021 respectively.[5] With five goals, Kojok helped Ansar lift the cup as the competition's top goalscorer.[6] On 21 May, Kojok scored a bicycle kick goal against Markaz Balata in the 2021 AFC Cup group stage, to help Ansar win 2–0.[7]

On 27 September 2021, Kojok announced his retirement from football.[8]

International career

Kojok made his debut for Lebanon at the 2012 WAFF Championship,[3] in a 1–0 defeat to Palestine on 11 December 2012.[9] He featured in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, in a game against Iran on 11 June 2013.[10] Kojok played eight games for Lebanon internationally.[3]

Personal life

Kojok holds a master's degree in financial engineering.[8] Following his retirement as a footballer, Kojok moved to Saudi Arabia for work.[8]

Honours

Ansar

Individual

  • Lebanese FA Cup top goalscorer: 2020–21

References
  1. "Mahmoud Kojok". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  2. "الراسنيغ يضم المهاجم محمود كجك معاراً من الانصار". archive.alahednews.com.lb. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. "Mahmoud Kojok". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. "انتقل مهاجم نادي الانصار محمود كجك إلى نادي شباب الساحل لمدة موسم واحد على سبيل الإعارة متمنين له التوفيق". Facebook. Al Ansar FC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. Hijazi, Alloffs (5 May 2021). "كجك يحفظ الطريق إلى المرمى عن ظهر قلب". El Maestro Sport (in Arabic). Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  6. "Lebanon Cup 2020/2021". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  7. "Group B: Al Ansar defeat Balata Center to start AFC Cup challenge on high note | Football | News | AFC Cup 2021". the-AFC. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  8. "نجم الأنصار يعلن عبر كووورة اعتزال كرة القدم". كووورة. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  9. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Lebanon vs. Palestine (0:1)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  10. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Iran vs. Lebanon (4:0)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
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