Shadi Skaf

Shadi Mustafa Skaf (Arabic: شَادِي مُصْطَفَى سَكَّاف; born 9 February 1994) is a Lebanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Lebanese Premier League club Racing Beirut.

Club career

Lebanon

Coming through the youth system, Skaf began his career at Islah Bourj Shmali in the 2010–11 Lebanese Premier League. In 2011 he was awarded Lebanese Young Player of the Year. On 8 July 2013, Skaf joined Nejmeh, before moving to Nabi Chit on 13 October 2015.

On 17 August 2016, Skaf was signed by Salam Zgharta. After having terminated his contract with Salam, Tadamon Sour announced the signing of Skaf on a four-year contract on 5 July 2017. On 3 August 2018, Skaf joined Akhaa Ahli Aley. After three years at the club, on 7 June 2021, he moved to Bourj.

Churchill Brothers

Skaf moved abroad, joining I-League side Churchill Brothers on 20 August 2021. He made his debut in their 1–0 defeat to Gokulam Kerala on 26 December. On 12 January 2022, the club announced that the two had parted ways on mutual terms.

Racing Beirut

Despite having been announced as a Tadamon Sour player in June 2024, Skaf joined Racing Beirut two months later.

International career

Having also captained the under-20 team at the 2013 Jeux de la Francophonie, Skaf represented Lebanon at under-23 level in 2015, playing four games in the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification.