Bachar Houli is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond football club, find out more about his brief bio, wife and net worth
Houli had a 15-year career with Richmond and Essendon in the Australian Football League, where he played 232 games.
Who is Bachar Houli, net worth, wife, bio, age, height, family, football career stats
Former Richmond player Bachar Houli was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital last night after being involved in a serious car accident.
He was in regional NSW on a camping trip when the accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
He is in a stable condition and the Club will provide… pic.twitter.com/eDyD7Cpk2t
— Richmond FC 🐯 (@Richmond_FC) June 12, 2023
.@cleary_mitch reports that Bachar Houli is in hospital after a car crash, and is in a stable condition.
Hoping Bachar is OK 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BlN3Juqk3g
— 7AFL (@7AFL) June 11, 2023
During his playing career with Richmond, Bachar was recognized as a three-time premiership player.
Bachar Houli brief bio
Bachar Houli is a former Australian rules footballer who was born on May 12, 1988 in Melbourne, Australia. Houli grew up in a Lebanese Muslim family and always had an interest in football ever since a young age. Houli is widely known for his successful career with Richmond and Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Age and height
Houli is currently 35 years old and stands at a height of 1.81m.
Bachar Houli parents and siblings
Bachar Houli was born to Lebanese parents Malek el-Houli and Yamana Hhouli. He has an older brother named Nezor Houli.
Marriage and wife
Bachar Houli got married to his wife Rouba Abou-Zeid in September 2009. Rouba Abou-Zeid was not just his partner but also a family friend.
Bachar Houli children
Bachar Houli and his wife Rouba Abou-Zeid have three children together. The couple welcomed their two daughters 2014 and 2017 respectively and a son in 2020.
Bachar Houli has an Instagram account with the account handle @bacharhouli14, with over 46k followers.
Bachar Houli net worth
According to various sources, Bachar Houli has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Bachar Houli career
Bachar Houli started out his career with the Essendon Football Club, in the AFL back in 2007. After spending two seasons with them, Houli joined the Richmond Football Club in 2011. There, he spent the rest of his entire career.
Bachar earned a reputation as an outstanding half-back flanker during his career. He was particularly renowned for his ball handling skills and precise kicking. Throughout his entire career, Bachar played a total of 232 games across 15 seasons in the AFL. Houli announced his retirement from professional football in 2021.
Achievements and titles
Houli earned a number of achievements and titles during his entire career. During his time with Richmond Houli won three premiership titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020. After leading his team in securing the championship in 2019, Houli was named All-Australian half-back.
He also received the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in 2020 in recognition of his contributions to the wider community. Aside from football, Houli has also served as an outspoken figure in advocating for fostering greater cultural understanding and promoting diversity within the general Australian society.
Bachar has spearheaded numerous initiatives, which are aimed at breaking down barriers between different communities. These include the Bachar Houli Cup, which is a youth football competition that aims to bring together Muslim and non-Muslim students from all over Australia.
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