Background and career
Joan Noureddine Oumari (Arabic: جوان نور الدين العمري, Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [lˈʕomari, -re]; born 19 August 1988) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
After playing for eight seasons in Germany, between the fifth and second division, Oumari moved to Turkish side Sivasspor in 2016. In 2017, he signed for UAE Pro-League club Al-Nasr, before moving on a six-month loan to Japanese side Sagan Tosu the following season. After returning to Al-Nasr for one year, Oumari moved back to Japan in 2019, playing for Vissel Kobe, FC Tokyo and Sagan Tosu.
Born in Germany, Oumari represented Lebanon internationally between 2013 and 2022. He took part in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Lebanon's first participation in the competition through qualification.
