Patrick Yazbek

Patrick Yazbek
Personal information
Full name	Patrick Yazbek
Date of birth	5 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Nashville SC
Number	15
Youth career
2006–2009	Austral
2010–2011	Football NSW SAP
2012	Club Marconi
2013–2015	Sydney United
2016	Western Sydney Wanderers
2017–2020	Sydney FC
Senior career*
Years	Team
2020–2022	Sydney FC NPL
2021–2023	Sydney FC
2023–2024	Viking
2024–	Nashville SC
2024–	Huntsville City FC
International career‡
2021–	Australia U23
2024–	Australia
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:17, 22 July 2024 (UTC); ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2024

Patrick Yazbek (born 5 April 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC and the Australia national team.

Early life

Having begun playing soccer aged three,^[3] Yazbek joined Austral Soccer Club's under-5s.^[4] In 2010, he moved Football NSW's "Skill Acquisition Program".^[4] Yazbek then played for other youth teams, namely Club Marconi, Sydney United, Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC.^[3]^[5]

Club career

Sydney FC

After making the bench a few times during the 2020–21 A-League season, Yazbek signed a two-year scholarship contract with Sydney FC in July 2021.^[6]

He made his senior debut in the 2021 FFA Cup round of 32, in a 4–2 victory over Sydney Olympic.^[7] Yazbek's A-League debut came on 12 December 2021, as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners.^[8] On 19 December, he made his starting debut for Sydney FC in a 2–1 win over Wellington Phoenix.^[9]

Viking FK

On 2 February 2023, Norwegian Eliteserien club Viking announced the signing of Yazbek.^[10] On 15 April 2023, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 home win against Lillestrøm.^{[citation needed]}

Nashville SC

On 22 July 2024, Yazbek joined Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.^[11]^[12] He made his league debut on 24 August against Austin FC but was removed from the match in the first half. Yazbek was suspended for the following two matches for a violation of the league's anti-discrimination policy.^[13] According to Outsports, the suspension was a result of Yazbek's use of a homophobic slur during the match after a foul was called against him.^[14]

International career

Yazbek was selected for the Australia national under-23 team ahead of their qualifiers for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.^[15] He played in both of Australia's games against Indonesia in October 2021, helping his side qualify for the final tournament.^[1] In the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, Yazbek played six games;^[1] Australia finished in fourth place, losing the third place match against Japan.^[16]

Yazbek was named in the Australia squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lebanon,^[17] the country in which is parents were born in and who he was also eligible to represent.^[18] Lebanon manager Miodrag Radulović criticised Yazbek for his decision to represent Australia, saying he "would be better to be one of the leaders in our team than sitting on the bench [for Australia]."^[19]^[20] Yazbek didn't feature in the first match at Western Sydney Stadium on 21 March, but he did make his debut in the second match 5 days later at Canberra Stadium, managing one assist for John Iredale in a 5–0 victory.^[21]^[22]

Style of play

In 2021, Yazbek described himself as a "hardworking box-to-box midfielder".^[23]

Personal life

Born in Australia, Yazbek is of Lebanese descent.^[24] Growing up a Sydney FC supporter,^[3] Yazbek studied at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in Carnes Hill,^[4] and at Clancy Catholic College in West Hoxton.^[3] As of 2021, he was a Construction Management student at the University of New South Wales.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 21 July 2024^[25]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			National cup^[a]		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sydney FC Youth	2020	NPL NSW	11	0	—		—		—		11	0
	2021	NPL NSW	12	1	—		—		—		12	1
	2022	NPL NSW	0	0	—		—		—		0	0
	Total		23	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	23	1
Sydney FC	2020–21	A-League	0	0	—		—		—		0	0
	2021–22	A-League	14	1	4	0	7^[b]	0	—		25	1
	2022–23	A-League	14	0	3	0	0	0	1^[c]	0	18	0
	Total		28	1	7	0	7	0	1	0	43	1
Viking	2023	Eliteserien	26	2	3	0	—		—		29	2
	2024	Eliteserien	14	0	2	0	—		—		16	0
	Total		40	2	5	0	—		—		45	2
Nashville SC	2024	MLS	0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
Career total			91	4	12	0	7	0	1	0	111	4

^ Includes Australia Cup and Norwegian Cup
^ Appearances in AFC Asian Champions League
^ Appearance in Sydney Super Cup

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Patrick Yazbek". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ Patrick Yazbek at WorldFootball.net
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Lulham, Amanda (19 October 2021). "Olyroos: Sydney FC's Patrick Yazbek in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier squad". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Haigh, Paul (31 July 2012). "West Hoxton soccer boy is on the ball". Liverpool City Champion. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ Sydney FC [@SydneyFC] (3 August 2021). "One of this season's Sydney FC Academy graduates....take a look at Patrick Yazbek's pathway to the A-League!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ "Bright Prospect Yazbek Signs As We Say Thanks Luke". Sydney FC. 20 July 2021.
^ ^a ^b Phelan, Adam (6 December 2021). "The perfect match: UNSW and Sydney FC partnership kicks off new season". University of New South Wales. Patrick Yazbek, a UNSW Construction Management student, made his first senior appearance last week in the FFA Cup game against Sydney Olympic
^ Rugari, Vince (12 December 2021). "Outlook darkens for injury-hit Sky Blues as Mariners pile on misery". WAtoday. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ Smith, Pete (19 December 2021). "Sydney FC finally return to winning ways". Northern Beaches Review. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
^ "Nysignering: Patrick Yazbek". Viking FK (in Norwegian). 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
^ mlssoccer. "Nashville SC sign midfielder Patrick Yazbek | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
^ "Melbourne's Maclaren off to India; Nashville bag Yazbek". FTBL. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
^ Shames, Jacob (29 August 2024). "Nashville SC's Patrick Yazbek suspended 2 games for violating MLS anti-discrimination policy". The Tennessean. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ Holmes, Jon (4 September 2024). "Nashville player Patrick Yazbek was banned for using anti-gay F-word during MLS debut, source tells Outsports". Outsports. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "Hammond, Caroutas & Scarcella added to Australia U23s for Indonesia fixtures". MyFootball. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ "AFC U23 : Japan beat Australia 3–0 secured 3rd place". SNE Sports Co. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
^ "Subway Socceroos squad for Lebanon World Cup Qualifiers revealed". Socceroos. 14 March 2024.
^ "Former Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek set to make his Socceroos debut". news.com.au. 25 March 2024.
^ Rayson, Zac (25 March 2024). "Lebanon coach's salty swipe at Aussie rookie as Arnie hints at sweeping changes". Fox Sports. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ Monteverde, Marco (25 March 2024). "Former Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek set to make his Socceroos debut". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ Patterson, Emily (26 March 2024). "Arnold lauds young stars in thumping win over Lebanon". Nine News. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ Davidson, John (26 March 2024). "Debutants dazzle for Socceroos to add vigour to Arnold's hardened pros". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ "Quick Catch Up: Patrick Yazbek". Sydney FC. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
^ Werner, Tilly (5 November 2022). "Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek used the Covid-19 lockdown to turn a footballing hobby into a professional career". CODE Sports. Retrieved 12 December 2022. As a young Lebanese family in western Sydney, life for the Yazbeks was about work.
^ Patrick Yazbek at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 February 2023.

External links

Patrick Yazbek at GameDay

[26] Includes Australia Cup and Norwegian Cup

[27] Appearances in AFC Asian Champions League

[28] Appearance in Sydney Super Cup

[GSA-1] "Patrick Yazbek". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

[2] Patrick Yazbek at WorldFootball.net

[:1-3] Lulham, Amanda (19 October 2021). "Olyroos: Sydney FC's Patrick Yazbek in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier squad". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

[:0-4] Haigh, Paul (31 July 2012). "West Hoxton soccer boy is on the ball". Liverpool City Champion. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

[5] Sydney FC [@SydneyFC] (3 August 2021). "One of this season's Sydney FC Academy graduates....take a look at Patrick Yazbek's pathway to the A-League!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[6] "Bright Prospect Yazbek Signs As We Say Thanks Luke". Sydney FC. 20 July 2021.

[UNSWdebutFFACup-7] Phelan, Adam (6 December 2021). "The perfect match: UNSW and Sydney FC partnership kicks off new season". University of New South Wales. Patrick Yazbek, a UNSW Construction Management student, made his first senior appearance last week in the FFA Cup game against Sydney Olympic

[8] Rugari, Vince (12 December 2021). "Outlook darkens for injury-hit Sky Blues as Mariners pile on misery". WAtoday. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

[9] Smith, Pete (19 December 2021). "Sydney FC finally return to winning ways". Northern Beaches Review. Retrieved 19 December 2021.

[10] "Nysignering: Patrick Yazbek". Viking FK (in Norwegian). 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.

[11] ssoccer. "Nashville SC sign midfielder Patrick Yazbek | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved 22 July 2024.

[12] "Melbourne's Maclaren off to India; Nashville bag Yazbek". FTBL. Retrieved 22 July 2024.

[13] Shames, Jacob (29 August 2024). "Nashville SC's Patrick Yazbek suspended 2 games for violating MLS anti-discrimination policy". The Tennessean. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[14] Holmes, Jon (4 September 2024). "Nashville player Patrick Yazbek was banned for using anti-gay F-word during MLS debut, source tells Outsports". Outsports. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[15] "Hammond, Caroutas & Scarcella added to Australia U23s for Indonesia fixtures". MyFootball. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.

[16] "AFC U23 : Japan beat Australia 3–0 secured 3rd place". SNE Sports Co. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.

[17] "Subway Socceroos squad for Lebanon World Cup Qualifiers revealed". Socceroos. 14 March 2024.

[18] "Former Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek set to make his Socceroos debut". news.com.au. 25 March 2024.

[19] Rayson, Zac (25 March 2024). "Lebanon coach's salty swipe at Aussie rookie as Arnie hints at sweeping changes". Fox Sports. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[20] Monteverde, Marco (25 March 2024). "Former Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek set to make his Socceroos debut". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[21] Patterson, Emily (26 March 2024). "Arnold lauds young stars in thumping win over Lebanon". Nine News. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[22] Davidson, John (26 March 2024). "Debutants dazzle for Socceroos to add vigour to Arnold's hardened pros". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[23] "Quick Catch Up: Patrick Yazbek". Sydney FC. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.

[24] Werner, Tilly (5 November 2022). "Sydney FC midfielder Patrick Yazbek used the Covid-19 lockdown to turn a footballing hobby into a professional career". CODE Sports. Retrieved 12 December 2022. As a young Lebanese family in western Sydney, life for the Yazbeks was about work.

[25] Patrick Yazbek at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 February 2023.

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Patrick Yazbek

Early life

Club career

Sydney FC

Viking FK

Nashville SC

International career

Style of play

Personal life

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

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