Here is all you need to know about Jordanian defender Hijazi Maher, the newly acquired player by East Bengal along with his age, height and stats
The Indian Super League team said on Thursday that East Bengal has hired Jordanian defender Hijazi Maher to take the place of injured centre-back Jordan Elsey. The current Jordanian international arrives in India for the first time as a free agent.
Who is Hijazi Maher East Bengal defender, bio, age, height, market price, football career stats
Earlier this year, Jordan called up the 26-year-old player three times, although he was never utilised as a replacement. From Jordanian team Al-Hussein SC Al-Hussein SC, he spent the previous season on loan at Iraqi club Zakho SC.
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) September 28, 2023
The club announced his signing via their social media sites. The announcement stated:
Amago Fans, join us in welcoming our new defender Hijazi Maher!
The Jordan National Team player featured in 29 matches last season.”
Who is Hijazi Maher?
Hijazi Maher is a centre-back for the EasBengalal football team. Maher, a player who is 26 years old, was born on September 20, 1997 with his height at 1.88m. He is also capable of playing left-back. He has earlier played for clubs like Shabab Al-Ordon, Al-Ahli, Al-Hussein SC and Zakho SC. His current market value is Rs.60 lakhs.
Accepting to the East Bengal club tweet, the player has played in 29 match for his international side Jordan. is presently a part of Jordan’s senior national team. In addition to holding the record for the most minutes played by a player in the 2021 season, the towering defender has won two Jordan FA Cups and a Jordan Super Cup.
Hijazi Maher, a replacement for Jordan Elsey
As Jordan Elsey’s replacement for the 2023–24 Indian Super League, Emami East Bengal FC has signed 26-year-old the Jordanian center-back. The player expressed his feelings joining the historical club for the Indian Super League. He said, as per Insidesport.com:
I am very happy to join this historic club and play in the Indian Super League. I thank the coach and the club for giving me the opportunity to play here.
He further continued:
Everyone can see the huge popularity that the league has garnered in recent times. I’m very excited to meet the fans and play in the iconic Kolkata derby.”